On 1 April 2009, Shropshire became a Unitary Authority called Shropshire Council, which assumed responsibility for all services previously provided by district, borough and county councils.

Shropshire Council provides many services within the town of Ludlow including Car Parks and On Street Parking, Ludlow Library and Resource Centre, Refuse Collections, Council Tax and Business Rates, Housing and Council Tax Benefits, Education Services, Electoral Services - Register of Electors, Planning and Environmental Health, Health and Social Care, Leisure and Culture, Transport and Highways and Ludlow and Clee Area Local Joint Committee.