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Shropshire Council has said its newly agreed Corporate Plan will support a long-term programme to rebuild the authority’s finances, organisational capacity and local services.
The council said the Liberal Democrat administration’s first year in office had focused on restoring stability after a difficult period financially and organisationally. It said adult and children’s social care accounted for around three quarters of the council’s budget, making financial sustainability a central priority.
The authority said key measures had included declaring a financial emergency in September 2025, introducing a council-wide improvement plan, securing exceptional financial support from Government and strengthening financial management. It said budget monitoring returns submitted on time had improved from around 40% to more than 95%.