The Council of Shropshire Council is scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including the council's improvement plan, people plan, and setting the council tax base for the upcoming financial year. They will also discuss motions relating to the accessibility of council meetings and the proposed Sundorne Sports Village redevelopment.

Improvement Plan

The council is scheduled to discuss its Improvement Plan. The Improvement Plan is a document that outlines the council's key priorities and how it plans to improve its services.

People Plan

The council is scheduled to discuss its People Plan. The People Plan is a document that outlines the council's approach to managing its workforce.

Setting the Council Tax Taxbase for 2026/27

The council is scheduled to discuss setting the council tax taxbase for 2026/27. The council tax taxbase is the total value of all taxable properties in the Shropshire Council area. This figure is used to calculate how much council tax each household will pay.

Motions

Two motions are scheduled to be discussed:

Enhancing Accessibility of Council Meetings

Councillors Alex Wagner, Shadow Deputy Portfolio Holder Planning and Regulatory Services, and Dan Thomas, supported by Councillors Duncan Kerr, Group Leader - Green Group, and Dawn Husemann, are proposing a motion to improve the accessibility of council meetings for elected members. The motion notes that scheduling scrutiny and committee meetings during standard working hours can present barriers to engagement for members who work full-time or have other daytime commitments .

The motion proposes that the council:

• Move a selection of scrutiny and other committee meetings to a 6pm start time.
• Request that Democratic Services consult with group leaders and committee chairs to identify suitable meetings for evening scheduling.
• Review the impact of this change after twelve months.

Sundorne Sports Village Redevelopment

Councillor Brendan Mallon, supported by Councillors Dawn Husemann, Carl Rowley, Harry Hancock-Davies and George Hollyhead, has submitted a motion concerning the proposed Sundorne Sports Village redevelopment. The motion expresses disappointment that pyrolysis¹ technology was not considered for supplying heating and electrical energy to the facility.

The motion states that a multi-million pound system of air source heat pumps and solar panels has been selected instead. Councillor Brendan Mallon believes that pyrolysis technology would be an economically and environmentally superior technology . He also notes that the council has already invested in this technology at the Ludlow site, as well as having made a £500,000 investment in manufacturer Biodynamic Carbon Ltd.

The motion proposes that a full side-by-side comparison of the two systems be made, considering the full life-cycle costs and environmental impact of equipment procurement, replacement and disposal across the expected lifetime of the sports village.

Treasury Strategy 2025/26 Mid-Year Review

The council is scheduled to discuss the Treasury Strategy 2025/26 Mid-Year Review. This review provides an update on the council's treasury management activities, including borrowing, investments, and risk management.

Appointment of Interim Chief Executive, Returning Officer and Electoral Registration Officer

The council is scheduled to discuss the appointment of an Interim Chief Executive, Returning Officer² and Electoral Registration Officer.

Auditor's Annual Report

The council is scheduled to receive the Auditor's Annual Report. This report provides an independent assessment of the council's financial performance and governance arrangements.

Children's Services Annual Report

The council is scheduled to receive the Children's Services Annual Report. This report provides an overview of the performance of the council's children's services, including social care, education, and early help.

Other Items

The agenda also includes the following items:

• Public Questions
• Questions from Members
• Appointment of Independent Remuneration Panel members
• Changes to Committee Membership
• Report of the Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority
• Shirehall Strategic Review
• Chief Executive and Chief Officer 2025/26 Pay Award Options