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Shropshire Local Plan and NPPF Position Statement
Recommendations Approved...to address the implications of the updated National Planning Policy Framework, including increased local housing need and a lack of a five-year housing supply, they would send a response letter to the Local Plan Inspectors, progress assessment processes, adopt a new Local Development Scheme, and consider the draft Local Plan evidence base in planning application decisions.
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Shropshire Council consultation response to the Planning Reform Working Paper: Planning Committees..
Recommendations Approved...it approved submitting a response to the government's consultation on the Planning Reform Working Paper: Modernising Planning Committees, while also authorizing the Assistant Director to make additional changes in consultation with the Portfolio Holder before submission.
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Determination of Admission Arrangements 2026/27
Recommendations Approved...the proposed admission arrangements for 2026-2027 for Shropshire's community and voluntary controlled schools, including changes to in-year admissions and published admission numbers, were determined and approved for publication and notification to relevant parties.
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Estimated Collection Fund Outturn For 2024/2025
Recommendations Approved...to note the estimated £4.279m surplus in the Collection Fund for the year ending March 31st, 2025, comprising surpluses for both Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates, and its distribution to relevant authorities.
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Whitchurch Civic Centre - Options Appraisal
Recommendations Approved...to permanently close the RAAC-affected areas of Whitchurch Civic Centre and Library, and to allocate £4 million in the capital strategy for either a new replacement facility (contingent on external funding) or RAAC roof replacement and other improvements, while also commissioning a needs assessment to determine the best future configuration of the Civic Centre.
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Financial Monitoring Report Quarter 3 2024/25
Recommendations Approved...to address a projected £35.561m overspend, Cabinet Members will collaborate with senior officers to improve the Quarter 3 forecast, acknowledge the risk to the General Fund Balance, and note the projected deficit on the Dedicated Schools Grant.
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Fees and Charges 2025/26
Recommendations Approved...to recommend to the full Council the approval of fees and charges for 2025/26, including a 2.7% increase in social housing, affordable housing, and accommodation rents, while noting ongoing consultations regarding assistive technology and maintenance charges in adult social care.
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Financial Strategy 2025/26 - 2029/30
Recommendations Approved...to ensure financial stability, the Cabinet approved the Financial Strategy 2025/26 - 2029/30, which includes spending reductions, demand mitigations, savings delivery plans, and the delegation of grant acceptance to the Chief Executive for a decarbonisation project.
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Recommendations - Economy & Environment OSC 14 November 2024
Recommendations approved...to note the recommendations from the Economy and Environment OSC regarding water management and River Water Quality and to prepare a response to those recommendations for approval at the next Cabinet meeting.
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Proposed Response to Government Consultation - Strengthening the standards and conduct framework for local authorities
Recommendations Approved...to approve, with potential amendments, the proposed consultation response outlined in Appendix 2 regarding the government's consultation on strengthening standards and conduct frameworks for local authorities.
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Shropshire Schools Funding Formula 2025-26
Recommendations Approved...to accept the Schools Forum's recommendations regarding the funding formula for Shropshire schools for the 2025-26 financial/academic year.
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Performance Monitoring Report Quarter 3 2024/25
Recommendations Approved...to review and consider the Q3 performance report for 2024/25, note progress on The Shropshire Plan outcomes, and confirm the current KPIs until they are aligned with the TSP refresh in 2025/26.
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Treasury Management Update Quarter 3 2024/25
Recommendations Approved...to note the treasury management activities, including new borrowing of £25m, the economic environment, and performance within prudential indicators, as outlined in the Quarter 3 2024/25 report.
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Treasury Strategy 2025/26
Recommendations Approved...to recommend to the Council the approval of the Treasury Strategy for 2025/26, Prudential Indicators, Investment Strategy, and Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement, while also authorizing the Section 151 Officer to manage the Council's debt portfolio and use foreign banks meeting creditworthiness policies, and to potentially increase the PRS Loan Facility.
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