Legal and Democratic Services About us

Reporting to the head of paid service through the corporate head of Legal and Democratic Services, the role of Legal and Democratic Services is to assist in the administration of the democratic process and the decision-making machinery of the council, ensuring the law is correctly applied.

Committee Services

Administers the democratic processes of the council and other bodies. More information can be found on the 'councillors and decision making' webpage.

Electoral Services

Manages the electoral registration and election process, ensures that local people are fully able to exercise their right to vote and influence decisions that affect their lives. 

To contact the Elections Team, please email elections@shropshire.gov.uk or call 0345 678 9015.

To contact the Electoral Registration team, please email registration@shropshire.gov.uk or call 0345 678 9015.

Member Services

Provides secretarial support to all members of the council.

Commons Registration

Maintenance of the commons registers and completion of searches.

Lord Lieutenancy

Supporting the clerk to the lieutenancy for all official royal visits and engagements.