Shropshire Council issued with Best Value Notice

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has today (15 July 2026) issued a Best Value Notice to Shropshire Council.
The Notice is a formal notification that MHCLG has concerns about the council and its financial position. There are also concerns about leadership capacity, governance, and culture which were identified in reports from the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge and External Auditor in 2025.
The council already has plans in place to address these concerns, including a