Shropshire Labour Group has set out its Alternative Budget for Shropshire Council which aims to invest in people, rather than property.
Funding will focus on recruiting and supporting staff to help the most vulnerable; a Council Tax freeze for the hardest-hit households; and long-term investments in renewable energy; energy efficiency and “20 is plenty” speed restrictions to improve road safety in residential areas.
“Cruel Conservative cuts plan to remove school transport for Special Needs children and for those children medically excluded from school; reduce care at home for the elderly; cut back supported living assistance for disabled adults; and not replace vacant posts at the Council, adding more pressure on the already-beleaguered workforce.”
“We believe that Council staff should be valued; paid appropriately with decent terms and conditions and recruit adequate numbers to support our most vulnerable residents. The Council currently wastes over a million pounds a year on paying agency social workers … whereas Labour would increase the salary and conditions of our social workers to support them in the role and ensure continuity for clients.
“We would also invest in longer-term projects that combat climate change such as investing £2m to ensure 20 mph zones in all residential, school and town centre areas across the county. This protects residents, promotes healthy lifestyles and will save the Council road repairs budget.
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