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Northern Planning Committee - Thursday, 14th May, 2026 12.00 pm

May 14, 2026 at 12:00 pm Northern Planning Committee View on council website

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The Northern Planning Committee of Shropshire Council met on 14 May 2026 to elect its Chair and Vice-Chair for the upcoming municipal year. Councillor Julian Dean was elected as the new Chair, and Councillor Ben Jephcott was appointed as Vice-Chair. No apologies for absence were received.

Election of Chairman

Councillor Julian Dean was elected as the Chairman of the Northern Planning Committee for the forthcoming municipal year. This decision was proposed, seconded, and duly resolved by the committee.

Appointment of Vice-Chair

Councillor Ben Jephcott was appointed as the Vice-Chairman of the Northern Planning Committee for the forthcoming municipal year. This appointment was also proposed, seconded, and duly resolved by the committee.

Apologies for Absence

There were no apologies for absence received from any members of the Northern Planning Committee for this meeting.

Attendees

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Julian Dean Chair-Northern Planning Committee Green and Progressive Independent Porthill
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Andy Davis Chair - Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee Liberal Democrats St Oswald
Profile image for Rosemary Dartnall
Rosemary Dartnall Group Leader - Labour Group. Labour Column and Sutton
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Greg Ebbs Liberal Democrats Whitchurch South
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Brian Evans Reform UK St Martin's
Profile image for Gary Groves
Gary Groves Vice-Chair - Shropshire Council Chair Pensions Committee Liberal Democrats Wem
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Ed Potter Chair - Economy & Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee Conservative Loton
Profile image for Carl Rowley
Carl Rowley Reform UK St Martin's
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Benedict Jephcott Liberal Democrats Bagley
Profile image for Neil Bentley
Neil Bentley Liberal Democrats Cheswardine
Profile image for Mark Owen
Mark Owen Liberal Democrats Oswestry South East

Topics

Northern Planning Committee of Shropshire Council Councillor Julian Dean Chair of the Committee Vice-Chair Councillor Ben Jephcott

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 14th-May-2026 12.00 Northern Planning Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 14th-May-2026 12.00 Northern Planning Committee.pdf

Minutes

Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf