Politics
The last South Shropshire District Council was controlled by the Conservative Party, with the second largest party being the Liberal Democrats. A number of independent politicians also held seats in the council. The Labour Party had not contested recent elections within the district.
| Party | Seats |
|---|---|
| Liberal Democrat and Progressive | 11 |
| Conservative | 18 |
| Independent | 4 |
| Green | 1 |
| Total | 34 |
- Senior Councillors
- Council leader: Cecilia Mottley, C,
- Deputy leader: ?
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