Street care and cleaning Shifnal - collaborative model

Overview

Shifnal is trialling a collaborative model, not full devolution. The focus is on enhanced partnership working, shared prioritisation, and coordinated service planning between the town council and Shropshire Council.

What’s included

• Joint planning of Street Scene priorities
• Enhanced but not fully devolved local arrangements
• Influence over service scheduling and standards in key areas

What this means locally

• Stronger communication and shared decision‑making
• A model that improves visibility and responsiveness without transferring staff or full responsibility
• A flexible approach suitable for areas not ready for full devolution

This pilot helps to determine how improved partnership models can benefit communities where full transfer isn't the preferred option.