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Decision details

Devolution of Local Services to Town & Parish Councils

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The report seeks cabinet approval to implement the devolution of selected local services to town and parish councils.

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

That Cabinet approved:

 

1.    The delegation of full or part operational and managerial responsibility for Street Scene services to participating pilot areas

-       Broseley Town Council

-       Oswestry Town Council

-       Shifnal Town Council

-       Shrewsbury Town Council

 

Delegation of the final terms of the individual arrangements, (to be agreed by the 31st March 2026) to the Service Director for Infrastructure in consultation with the Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Communities and the Portfolio Holder for Highways and Environment. The commercial terms of the individual arrangements are detailed within section 5 of this report.

 

2.    That an Operations Board is established to meet a minimum of once a year to monitor the operation of the delegated services with joint membership from Shropshire Council and Town Council.

Report author: Sadie Bowen

Publication date: 11/02/2026

Date of decision: 11/02/2026

Decided at meeting: 11/02/2026 - Cabinet

Effective from: 19/02/2026

Accompanying Documents:

 

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