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Shropshire Council leader calls financial cuts the most terrible thing she has had to do
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Shropshire Council leader Heather Kidd has described ongoing service cuts and financial decisions as the most terrible thing she has ever had to do. Facing a financial emergency, the Liberal Democrat leader noted that the authority has reduced its government overdraft from £121m to £90m, though further radical changes, potential council tax rises above 5%, and reviews of local buildings, social care delivery, and swimming facilities remain under consideration.
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- Shropshire Council leader Heather Kidd described ongoing budget cuts as the most terrible thing she has ever had to do.
- The council reduced its government borrowing overdraft from £121m to £90m to save on interest.
- Kidd warned that quite radical changes are still to come, including potential council tax rises above 5% for next year.
- The authority is reviewing how it delivers social care, alongside the future of iconic buildings like Shrewsbury Castle, local museums, libraries, and swimming provision such as The Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre.