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Telford & Wrekin Council budget approved for next two years
Telford & Wrekin Council last night approved its budget for the next two years, which includes £30m worth of cuts to services and a council tax increase of 3.2 per cent.
4 Mar 2016
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Telford & Wrekin Council make changes to budget proposals
Telford & Wrekin Council has published a package of key changes to its budget following an extensive public consultation on proposals to make a £30m budget saving.
19 Feb 2016
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Telford & Wrekin Council prepares for further financial cuts
Telford & Wrekin Council says it’s preparing itself for a further five years of extreme financial difficulties as the Government’s austerity programme continues.
18 Jun 2015
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Telford & Wrekin Council tax frozen for the second year running
Council tax for Telford & Wrekin will be frozen for the second year running with a commitment to freeze it again the following year, after approval of the authority’s budget.
5 Mar 2015
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Shrewsbury Town Council sets budget
Members of Shrewsbury Town Council have set a budget that will ensure the standard and quality of local services are protected, whilst also freezing Council Tax for the third year running.
3 Feb 2015
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Council roadshow to consult residents on spending plans
Telford & Wrekin Council is hitting the road – consulting with residents about its spending plans during a three week tour of the borough.
13 Jan 2015
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Council tax to be frozen in Telford & Wrekin for third year
Council tax for Telford & Wrekin Council is set to be frozen for a third year in a row.
5 Jan 2015
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Shropshire fire budget to be discussed at public meetings
The people of Shropshire are being asked to give their views on major cost cutting plans for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service during a series of public meetings.
30 Jun 2014
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Telford & Wrekin Council sets budget
Telford & Wrekin Council last night set its budget during a full council meeting.
28 Feb 2014
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Shropshire Council sets budget for next three years
Shropshire Council today set its budget for the next three years in what it says is making the best use of funds and resources up until 2017.
27 Feb 2014
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Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service to review cost cutting plans
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is to review some of its most severe cost cutting plans.
20 Feb 2014
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Shropshire Council's budget proposals to be discussed
A plan setting out how Shropshire Council proposes to make the best use of its funds and resources up until 2017, will be considered by councillors this week.
17 Feb 2014
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Council's Scrutiny Committee to review budget proposals
Telford & Wrekin Council’s Budget & Finance Scrutiny Committee are to look at the Council’s budget proposals including savings proposals for Adult Care services.
19 Jan 2014
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Shropshire health leaders urge review of funding
Two of Shropshire’s principal health leaders have called on the Government to rethink the way health funding in the county is allocated.
15 Jan 2014
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Telford & Wrekin residents urged to give feedback on budget proposals
Telford & Wrekin Council is urging people in the borough to give their views on its budget proposals which are now out for consultation.
13 Jan 2014
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Telford & Wrekin Council's cabinet backs budget plans
Telford & Wrekin Council’s cabinet has backed budget proposals to freeze council tax and launch a two year £15m investment programme targeting two key concerns for local people - the environment and rising youth unemployment in the borough.
9 Jan 2014
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Telford & Wrekin Council underspends despite financial pressures
Despite facing one of its most challenging budget years ever, Telford & Wrekin Council finished the last financial year underspent on its £126 million budget by around £60,000.
22 Jun 2013
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Telford & Wrekin Council sets budget for the new financial year
Telford & Wrekin Council has set its budget for the new financial year, targeting promoting jobs and growth.
7 Mar 2013
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Council leader says consultant cost is less than 0.2% of overall budget
Shropshire Council's leader, Keith Barrow, today said less than 0.2% of Shropshire Council’s gross budget has been spent on consultants working on projects to improve efficiency and make savings.
21 Feb 2013
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Shropshire Council plans its spending on local road maintenance
Shropshire Council is planning how to spend its share of a £215 million fund for local road maintenance after funding allocations were published just before Christmas by Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin.
29 Jan 2013
