Called ‘a new direction for Shropshire’, an eight-page report has been sent by the administration’s leader, Heather Kidd ahead of a Full Council meeting this Thursday (September 25). Councillor Heather Kidd, leader of Shropshire Council. The council is now working to establish an independently-chaired Improvement and Assurance Board to stabilise its finances and ensure long-term sustainability. “We want to work closely with partners at all and every level to improve services for Shropshire residents. “We recognise a digital approach can enable us to deliver more efficient local services.”