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Residents invited to help shape Shropshire Council’s new Corporate Plan

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Shropshire Council is inviting residents to have their say on the ambitions and priorities that will guide the council’s work over the coming years, as it develops a new Corporate Plan. 

The Corporate Plan will set out what the council will focus on for the county and its residents working with communities, partners and other stakeholders to deliver, enable and influence improvements in Shropshire. 

Councillor Alex Wagner, Shropshire Council’s deputy leader, said: 

“Our Corporate Plan is about the things that matter most to people who live and work in Shropshire, from strong communities and a thriving local economy, to protecting our environment and supporting health and wellbeing. We want residents’ views to help us refine our priorities and make sure our ambitions are realistic, focused and deliverable within the resources and legal duties we have. Please take a few minutes to share what matters to you.” 

The council has developed six proposed priority ambitions, drawing on data and insight, engagement with residents, discussions with council staff and councillors, and the New Direction for Shropshire presented to Council in September 2025. 

These proposed priority ambitions are: 

  • A council that is financially sustainable, with clear priorities and purpose, and a workforce that is supported to excel. 
  • Communities are connected by well-maintained roads, accessible transport and infrastructure. 
  • People live in safe, inclusive places with homes that meet their needs. 
  • Everyone has the opportunity to be healthy and to thrive at every stage of life. 
  • The environment is protected and people are healthy. 
  • A fair, thriving economy benefits everyone. 

How to get involved

Residents are being asked for their views on whether these ambitions reflect what matters most, what could be improved, and whether anything important is missing. 

Feedback can be shared by completing the survey on the council’s Get Involved portal by Wednesday 22 April 2026. 

The council aims to present a draft Corporate Plan to Cabinet on 6 May and Full Council on 14 May 2026 for councillors’ consideration.