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Warning over reserves at Shropshire

Officers at Shropshire Council have raised concerns about reserve levels if the authority’s predicted budget overspend comes to pass.

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By Martin Ford | 13 February 2023

Officers at Shropshire Council have raised concerns about reserve levels if the authority's predicted budget overspend comes to pass.

According to a report to a meeting of senior councillors this morning, Shropshire is expected to overspend by between £4m and £18m in the current financial year, with a ‘best estimate' of £10m.

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