Shropshire Council has defended its plans to increase council tax by the maximum amount permitted.
Shropshire Council plans to increase Council Tax by 4.99 per cent in April
"With inflation reaching levels not seen for over 40 years and with demand-led pressures for care services showing no sign of abating, local authority leaders are setting their budgets in the most difficult circumstances in decades," Mr Corcoran said. “We recognise that many people are struggling with their day-to day bills; being asked to pay more is a very difficult decision, and we know that most other councils are in the same position."
"Those drastic cuts to services will affect our most vulnerable residents, those with special needs children, disabled adults, elderly residents needing care at home.
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