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Economy and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 14 May 2026 - 12.00 pm

May 14, 2026 at 12:00 pm Economy and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee View on council website

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The Economy and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Shropshire Council met on Thursday 14 May 2026. During the meeting, Councillor Ed Potter was elected as the new Chair of the committee, and Councillor Sam Walmsley was appointed as Vice-Chair.

Election of Chairman

Councillor Ed Potter was elected as the Chairman of the Economy and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee for the forthcoming municipal year. This decision was made following a proposal, seconded, and duly resolved by the committee members.

Appointment of Vice-Chairman

Councillor Sam Walmsley was appointed as the Vice-Chairman of the Economy and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee. This appointment was also made following a proposal, seconded, and duly resolved by the committee.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Brendan Mallon, and Councillor Dawn Husemann attended as a substitute. The meeting was attended by Councillors Ed Potter, Sam Walmsley, Craig Emery, Adam Fejfer, Alan Holford, Benedict Jephcott, Chris Naylor, Wendy Owen, Sharon Ritchie-Simmons, and Dawn Husemann. The committee officer for the meeting was Sarah Townsend. The meeting took place in The Council Chamber, The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ.

Attendees

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Ed Potter Chair - Economy & Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee Conservative Loton
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Sam Walmsley Liberal Democrats Clun
Profile image for Donna Edmunds
Donna Edmunds Non-affiliated Independent Member Hodnet
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Craig Emery Green and Progressive Independent Selattyn and Gobowen
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Adam Fejfer Liberal Democrats Monkmoor
Profile image for Alan Holford
Alan Holford Liberal Democrats Wem
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Benedict Jephcott Liberal Democrats Bagley
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Brendan Mallon Reform UK Tern
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Chris Naylor Chair - Finance and Improvement Oveview and Scrutiny Committee Non-affiliated Independent Member Burnell
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Wendy Owen Liberal Democrats Oswestry North
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Sharon Ritchie-Simmons Chair - Audit and Governance Committee Reform UK Highley
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Dawn Husemann Group Leader - Reform UK Group Reform UK Claverley and Worfield

Topics

Shropshire Council Sam Walmsley Chair of the Economy and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee Vice-Chair of the Economy and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee Ed Potter

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 14th-May-2026 12.00 Economy and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 14th-May-2026 12.00 Economy and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee.pdf

Minutes

Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf