Shropshire Council approve Council Tax rise of 8.99%
They've been given Exceptional Financial Support from the government
Shropshire Council has approved an 8.99% increase in Council Tax following a vote on 26th February 2026.
Exceptional Financial Support from the government allows Shropshire Council to exceed the typical 4.99% cap on Council Tax increases.
The council say the increase will bring in around £8.8million, which is needed due to an increase in costs for services, especially social care, and an ageing population.
Councillor Heather Kidd, Leader of Shropshire Council, said:
“My administration and I do not want to increase Council Tax by 8.99%. Unfortunately, the truth of the matter is that central Government has really given us no choice: government funding for Shropshire has decreased in real terms, whilst the cost of adult and children’s social care continues to rise.
“We are effectively being asked to provide more essential services to the people of Shropshire with less money than ever before."
Residents facing financial difficulties can access support from Shropshire Council here.