End of an Era
by jontandy on March 9, 2009
in Borough Council, Community, County Council, Election, General, Personal
Like most residents, present and former employees and Councillors, I shall be sad to see the end of Shrewsbury & Atcham Borough Council. The Council had a long and proud history, and I would like to pay tribute to all those who served the public either as staff of, or Councillors on, our Borough Council.
Whilst I have certainly not agreed with the politics of every member of the Borough, I have always been most impressed with their dedication in volunteering their own time to serve the public.
However, I am certain the decision to move forward to the new unitary authority is the right one. The savings made by combining the administrative functions of the former districts are already bearing fruit. The 0% Council Tax rise is clear proof of that.
May I finish by wishing all those who worked for the Borough Council all the very best for the future, and thank you for all your hard work over the last year to make the transition to the new council such a success.
