Councillor allowances set to be frozen or cut

An independent review of allowances paid to Shropshire Councillors has recommended that the basic allowance remains unchanged this year, meaning the vast majority of councillors will not receive any increase in their allowance during the year 2026/27.
The Independent Remuneration Panel’s report will be considered at the full Council meeting on Thursday 24 September [2026], with councillors asked to approve their recommendations. The recommendations follow a review undertaken during summer