Category Archives: Money
A new dawn for public services in Shropshire
Over the next 12 months, Shropshire people will see a major change in the way public services are provided to local communities, following a bold decision by Shropshire Council. At its Annual Council meeting on Thursday (3 May 2012), councillors …
Doorstep scam targets Shrewsbury
Shropshire Council’s trading standards service is warning residents to be mindful of a scam dubbed the ‘Nottingham Knockers’ working in the area. This comes after a worried Shrewsbury resident described recent encounters with door-to -door sellers, who claimed to be on …
Shropshire moves toward a new business-like approach for future Council services
Shropshire residents will see a fresh, innovative approach to how future council services are provided, should Shropshire Council’s Cabinet approve a series of proposals in reports published today (Wednesday 25 April 2012). This initiative is the culmination of a drive by …
Shropshire Council looks forward to a bright future for the county
Through starting to make fundamental changes in the way it delivers its services, the council has balanced its budget for 2011/12.
Amount spent on consultants published by the council
Shropshire Council is introducing a new approach to the way it hires external consultants, to ensure it gets the best possible value from their services. The council wants to set a ceiling to limit this spending, and ensure a consistent …
Warning to timeshare owners
Shropshire Council’s trading standards officers are warning timeshare owners to be aware that they may not be protected under the new Timeshare Directive
Council approves savings for next two years
Shropshire Council has approved its budget savings for the next two financial years, as it continues work to save around £85 million over three years. Cost reductions of £42 million will already have been made by March this year, and …
Council tax frozen again
Shropshire Council is freezing its element of the council tax bill yet again to help householders who are feeling the squeeze.
Shropshire woman prosecuted for benefit fraud
A Shropshire woman has been prosecuted for benefit fraud following an investigation by Shropshire Council. Judith Blakeway, 74, of Kenley Road, Harley, appeared before Shrewsbury Magistrates on Friday 17 February 2012 charged with benefit fraud. The court heard the defendant …
Warning about council tax rebanding calls
Shropshire Council is warning residents to be wary of any calls from companies claiming to be able to reduce their council tax bills. The council has received a number of enquiries from people who have been called by a company …