'Difficult decisions' as council proposes 4.99% council tax rise in bid to make £50.8m in savings

Council bosses have been accused of targeting the 'most vulnerable' with cuts.

The council says that unprecedented difficulties due to the coronavirus pandemic, the war in Ukraine and other economic factors have left it with a huge budget challenge.

"We have to find savings of £50.8 million in the next 16 months. If we can achieve this, the council will be on a safe footing for the future." "What would be your alternative and what impact would that have on the residents and taxpayers of Shropshire?"

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