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Cabinet - Wednesday, 5 August 2026 - 10.30 am
August 5, 2026 at 10:30 am Cabinet View on council websiteSummary
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The Shropshire Council Cabinet met on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, approving a Digital Transformation Roadmap and noting a report from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman. The meeting also saw decisions made regarding the Oswestry SUE Corner Site and a Mixed Economy Contract Extension.
Digital Transformation Roadmap Approved
The Cabinet approved the Digital Roadmap 2026–20301, a comprehensive plan to guide the council's use of digital technology, data, automation, and artificial intelligence over the next four years. This roadmap aims to improve customer access, redesign services, enhance organisational efficiency, and support long-term financial sustainability. It outlines a phased delivery approach, starting with Mobilise, Prioritise and Decide
in 2026/27, followed by Foundations and Early Value
(2027/28), Scale and Transform
(2028/29), and Optimise and Sustain
(2029/30). The roadmap establishes the strategic direction and initial funding envelope for digital transformation, with future investment decisions subject to separate business cases and approvals. Authority was delegated to the Service Director for Enabling Services and the Head of Service – Automation and Technology, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Transformation and Economic Growth, to make amendments to the roadmap, provided they do not materially alter its strategic objectives.
Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman Report Noted
The Cabinet noted the contents of a report from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman2. The report detailed findings regarding the council's handling of a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) case involving a child from an Armed Forces family. The Ombudsman identified faults that caused injustice to the child and their family, particularly concerning the recognition of their military circumstances and the timely transfer of information. The council accepted the Ombudsman's findings and has implemented a remedy for the family. Furthermore, the council has undertaken a comprehensive review of its Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) service, introducing dedicated training on the Armed Forces Covenant, a checklist to identify service families, and strengthened arrangements for managing relocating families.
Oswestry SUE Corner Site - Asset Decision
The Cabinet approved the four recommendations presented in the report concerning the Oswestry SUE Corner Site - Asset Decision3. While the specific details of these recommendations are not publicly available, the decision indicates a resolution regarding the council's assets at this location.
Mixed Economy Contract Extension
Six recommendations were approved by the Cabinet regarding the Mixed Economy Contract Extension4. This decision suggests an agreement to extend an existing contract, likely related to service delivery or infrastructure, which will be taken in private session.
Minutes Confirmed
The minutes of the previous meetings held on 8 July 2026 and 14 July 2026 were confirmed as a correct record5.
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Shropshire Council Cabinet,
Digital Transformation Roadmap,
5 August 2026, accessed via https://shropshire.gov.uk/committee-services/documents/g6482/Public%20reports%20pack%2005th-Aug-2026%2010.30%20Cabinet.pdf?T=10 ↩ -
Shropshire Council Cabinet,
Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman Report,
5 August 2026, accessed via https://shropshire.gov.uk/committee-services/documents/g6482/Public%20reports%20pack%2005th-Aug-2026%2010.30%20Cabinet.pdf?T=10 ↩ -
Shropshire Council Cabinet,
Decisions 05th-Aug-2026 10.30 Cabinet.pdf,
5 August 2026, accessed via https://shropshire.gov.uk/committee-services/documents/g6482/Decisions%2005th-Aug-2026%2010.30%20Cabinet.pdf?T=2 ↩ -
Shropshire Council Cabinet,
Decisions 05th-Aug-2026 10.30 Cabinet.pdf,
5 August 2026, accessed via https://shropshire.gov.uk/committee-services/documents/g6482/Decisions%2005th-Aug-2026%2010.30%20Cabinet.pdf?T=2 ↩ -
Shropshire Council Cabinet,
Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf,
5 August 2026, accessed via https://shropshire.gov.uk/committee-services/documents/s45190/Minutes%20of%20Previous%20Meeting.pdf ↩
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Exclusion of Press and Public
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet of Shropshire Council on 05 August 2026 resolved to exclude the public and press from the meeting. This exclusion was made in accordance with Schedule 12(A) of the Local Government Act 1972 and Paragraph 10.4 [3] of the Council’s Access to Information Rules.
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Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman Report
Recommendations ApprovedShropshire Council's Cabinet noted the contents of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman report on 05 August 2026. The Cabinet approved the Ombudsman's recommendations. The Council will provide a written apology to the family, make a payment of £3,000, and review its Armed Forces Covenant Action Plan to implement changes to SEND procedures.
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Exempt Minutes
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Minutes
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet of Shropshire Council approved the minutes of meetings held on 8 July 2026 and 14 July 2026. This decision was made on 05/08/2026.
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Mixed Economy Contract Extension
Recommendations ApprovedShropshire Cabinet approved recommendations for a Mixed Economy Contract Extension on 05/08/2026. The decision was made without the usual 28 days' notice due to the urgent nature of services required and the impact of recent hot weather on service delivery.
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Digital Transformation Roadmap
Recommendations ApprovedShropshire Council's Cabinet approved the Digital Roadmap 2026–2030 on 05 August 2026. The Cabinet endorsed a phased delivery approach for the roadmap, comprising four phases from 2026/27 to 2029/30. Authority was delegated to the Service Director for Enabling Services and the Head of Service – Automation and Technology to make amendments to the roadmap, delivery sequencing, and associated delivery plans, provided these changes do not materially alter the strategic objectives, scope, or overall direction approved by Cabinet.
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Oswestry SUE Corner Site - Asset Decision
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