Shifnal Town Council represents the people of Shifnal as part of a two tier local government system. There are fifteen councillors on the Town Council and two councillors represent Shifnal on Shropshire Council, the new unitary authority which replaced the old three tier system in May 2009.

The Councils are proud of their close working relationship and the results that they achieve.

Town Councillors display a wide range of experience, which they use to benefit their local community. Unlike Unitary Authority, County or District Councillors, Town Councillors are unpaid. Councillors are elected every four years. It is the policy of the Town Council to represent Shifnal and its residents in a committed and productive way.

The administration of the Council is led by the Town Clerk assisted by the Secretary. Both are committed to administering the business of the Council with maximum efficiency.

The Town Council meets twice monthly, on the first and third Thursdays of each month, except for August, when a delegated group of councillors is available to address any necessary business, which may arise during the holiday period.

On the first Thursday of the month the Planning, Finance and General Purposes and Leisure Services Committees meet. On the third Thursday there is a meeting of the Full Council, followed by a meeting of the Planning Committee.

Councillors elect a Mayor/Chairman and a Vice Chairman of Council, and Chairman and Vice Chairman of the committees annually.

Although seating space is limited, members of the public are welcome to attend all meetings.

Minutes and agendas are displayed on Notice Boards in the Town, in the Library and will soon be available on this website.