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Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 10.00 am

May 22, 2025 View on council website
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Summary

The Council of Shropshire Council convened to address several key items, including the election of a council leader, the appointment of cabinet members, and the constitution of committees. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the allocation of seats to political groups, appointments to outside bodies, and a scheme of delegation. The meeting was also set to acknowledge the service of retiring councillors.

Election of Leader of the Council

The agenda included the election of a Leader of the Council for the next four years.

Appointment of Cabinet Members

Councillors were scheduled to discuss the appointment of cabinet members, deputy cabinet members, and their respective portfolios1.

Constitution of Committees and Allocation of Seats

The meeting was set to address the constitution of committees and the allocation of seats to political groups. Appendix 1 of the report pack contains an updated list of committees and the allocation of seats.

Appointments to Outside Bodies

The council was scheduled to discuss appointments to various outside bodies, committees, and other groups. Appendix 1 of the report pack lists the nominations to outside bodies.

Scheme of Delegation

The council was scheduled to discuss the scheme of delegation, which defines the decision-making powers of officers and committees. The report pack included a document outlining the proposed delegations.

Return of Election of Shropshire Councillors

The council was asked to note the report of the Returning Officer, Andy Begley, regarding the election of Shropshire Councillors. The council was also asked to:

place on record its appreciation of the services of the following Councillors who decided not to seek re-election or were not returned by the electorate.

The report lists councillors including Roy Aldcroft, Vince Hunt, and Kirstie Hurst-Knight.

Other Business

The agenda also included:

  • The election of a chairman for the ensuing year.
  • The appointment of a vice-chairman for the ensuing year.
  • Approval of the minutes from the previous meeting held on 27 February 20252.
  • Setting the dates for council meetings in 2025/26.

  1. Cabinet members in local government are leading councillors responsible for specific areas of policy and decision-making. 

  2. The minutes from the previous meeting on 27 February 2025 include discussion of the North West Relief Road, and a motion regarding the GP Out of Hours contract. 

Attendees

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Bernie Bentick  Liberal Democrats
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Ed Bird  Deputy Mayor •  Labour and Co-operative •  Eltham Park and Progress
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Andy Boddington  Labour and Co-operative •  Charlton Hornfair
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Rachel Connolly  Non-affiliated Independent Member
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Rosemary Dartnall  Group Leader - Labour Group •  Labour
Profile image for Julian Dean
Julian Dean  Green Party
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Roger Evans  Group Leader - Liberal Democrat Group, Joint Shadow Portfolio Holder Policy and Strategy, Improvement and Communications, Shadow Portfolio Holder for Finance, Corporate Resources and Communities, Joint Shadow Portfolio Holder for Housing and Assets •  Liberal Democrats
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Nick Hignett  Conservative
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Ruth Houghton  Shadow Portfolio Holder Children & Education, Deputy Shadow Portfolio Holder Adult Social Care and Public Health •  Liberal Democrats
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Duncan Kerr  Group Leader - Green Group •  Green Party
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Heather Kidd  Joint Shadow Portfolio Holder Policy and Strategy, Improvement and Communications, Joint Shadow Portfolio Holder for Housing and Assets, Joint Shadow Deputy PFH Climate Change, Environment & Transport, Joint Shadow Deputy PFH Children & Education •  Liberal Democrats
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Nigel Lumby  Conservative
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David Minnery  Shadow Portfolio Holder Growth and Regeneration, Shadow Deputy Portfolio Holder Policy and Strategy, Improvement and Communications, Shadow Deputy Portfolio Holder Finance, Corporate Resources and Communities •  Liberal Democrats
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Alan Mosley  Labour
Profile image for Vivienne Parry
Vivienne Parry  Liberal Democrats
Profile image for Ed Potter
Ed Potter  Conservative
Profile image for Colin Taylor
Colin Taylor  Liberal Democrats
Profile image for Dan Thomas
Dan Thomas  Conservative
Profile image for David Vasmer
David Vasmer  Shadow Portfolio Holder Highways •  Liberal Democrats
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Alex Wagner  Shadow Portfolio Holder Culture and Digital, Shadow Joint Deputy Portfolio Holder Planning and Regulatory Services •  Liberal Democrats
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Rob Wilson  Shadow Portfolio Holder Climate Change, Environment and Transport •  Liberal Democrats
Amanda Holyoak
Tracy Yates
Miranda Garrard
Ann Almond
Sarah Marston  Liberal Democrats
George Hollyhead  Reform UK
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Elizabeth Barker  Reform UK
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Neil Bentley  Liberal Democrats
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Jeremy Blandford  Labour and Co-operative •  Charlton Village and Riverside
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Duncan Borrowman  Liberal Democrats
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Thomas Clayton  Reform UK
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Susan Coleman  Conservative
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Tom Dainty  Liberal Democrats
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Jamie Daniels  Liberal Democrats
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David Davies  Reform UK
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Pamela Davies  Reform UK
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Andy Davis  Liberal Democrats
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Joshua Dickin  Liberal Democrats
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Mandy Duncan  Reform UK
Profile image for Greg Ebbs
Greg Ebbs  Reform UK
Susan Eden  Reform UK
Donna Edmunds  Reform UK
Craig Emery  Green Party
Brian Evans  Reform UK
Adam Fejfer  Liberal Democrats
Rhys Gratton  Liberal Democrats
Gary Groves  Liberal Democrats
Andy Hall  Liberal Democrats
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Sho Abdul  Liberal Democrats
Dawn Husemann  Reform UK
Peter Husemann  Reform UK
Benedict Jephcott  Liberal Democrats
Robert Jones  Liberal Democrats
Christopher Lemon  Green Party
Brendan Mallon  Reform UK
Vicky Moore  Liberal Democrats
Mark Morris  Liberal Democrats
Malcolm Myles-Hook  Liberal Democrats
Chris Naylor  Liberal Democrats
James Owen  Liberal Democrats
Mark Owen  Liberal Democrats
Wendy Owen  Liberal Democrats
Rosie Radford  Liberal Democrats
Carl Rowley  Reform UK
Colin Stanford  Conservative
Jon Tandy  Liberal Democrats
Teri Trickett  Liberal Democrats
Beverley Waite  Liberal Democrats
David Walker  Liberal Democrats
Sam Walmsley  Liberal Democrats
Alison Williams  Liberal Democrats
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