Shropshire Council staff told to make sure public money is spent wisely or risk disciplinary action

All staff at Shropshire Council have been reminded of their responsibilities to ensure that the authority’s money is spent wisely.

In a Corporate Peer Challenge Report, officers from the Local Government Association made 10 recommendations after visiting the council in July.

This focussed on financial management and strategy, culture and values, governance, strategic direction, and sustainability planning.

Recommendations included implementing an independently chaired Improvement Board, as well as a Statutory Officers Board.

Feeding into the Improvement Board is the People Board, set up to ensure staff feel comfortable and are proud to work at the organisation.

However, they have been reminded about complying with the council’s constitution, policies and procedures.

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