Shifnal residents being consulted over devolution of Shropshire Council services like litter picking and street cleaning
Residents in a county town are being consulted over their town council taking on services from Shropshire Council as part of a new pilot.
Shifnal Town Council is consulting residents on becoming a pilot area for the devolution of key local environmental services from Shropshire Council.
The move comes in response to ongoing financial crisis at Shropshire Council.
A statement from Shifnal Town Council explained that if it does not take on the services they could be reduced or stopped.
Services under discussion include grass-cutting, litter-picking, and general street maintenance.
A statement from the town council said: "Shropshire Council, like many councils nationally, is facing severe financial constraints. Without change, services such as grass cutting, litter picking and general street scene maintenance in Shifnal could be significantly reduced or discontinued."
