Amanda Holyoak

Council: Shropshire

Committees: Council (DS Officer) Cabinet (DS Officer) Pensions Board (DS Officer)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

17 meetings · Page 1 of 4

Pensions Board DS Officer

Pensions Board - Friday, 1st May, 2026 10.00 am

May 01, 2026, 10:00 am
Council DS Officer

Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Shropshire Council meeting scheduled for 11 December 2025 was set to cover a wide range of critical council operations, from financial planning and workforce development to statutory appointments and the setting of the Council Tax base. Key discussions were anticipated around the council's Improvement Plan and People Plan, outlining strategies for financial stability, service delivery, and staff support.

December 11, 2025
Cabinet DS Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.30 am

The Shropshire Council Cabinet met on Wednesday 3 December 2025 to discuss a range of important financial and service-related matters. Key decisions included the approval of the draft Improvement Plan and People Plan, which aim to enhance the council's financial stability, operational efficiency, and workforce development. The Cabinet also reviewed the Treasury Management Strategy and Fees and Charges Pricing Policy, and received updates on Children's Services annual reports and the School Library Service.

December 03, 2025
Cabinet DS Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 10.30 am

Shropshire Council's cabinet met to discuss the financial situation of the council, performance against the Shropshire Plan, and a number of other matters. The cabinet agreed to continue emergency action to improve the council's financial position, supported public consultation for the Severn Valley Water Management Scheme, and approved recommendations for a skateboard and BMX pump track in Oswestry. They also noted progress against the outcomes of the Shropshire Plan, and agreed to review and align Shropshire’s Performance Management Framework with the new administration’s priorities.

November 19, 2025
Cabinet DS Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 10.30 am

At a meeting on 15 October 2025, Shropshire Council's cabinet approved a CPC action plan, a draft financial strategy for 2026/27-2030/31, a highways future operating model report, application of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman’s Complaint Handling Code from 1 April 2026, and a plan to deliver a new skateboard and BMX pump track in Oswestry in partnership with Oswestry Town Council. Councillors also reviewed the financial monitoring for period 5, noting a potential illegal financial position by the end of the financial year.

October 15, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

108 decisions · Page 12 of 22

Treasury Management Update Quarter 4 2024/25

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 11, 2025

...to note the treasury management activities of the Council in the fourth quarter of 2024/25, including new borrowing of £101.9m for the General Fund and £19.2m for the HRA, the wider economic environment, and performance within prudential indicators.

Recommendations Approved

Application by Bayston Hill Parish Council for Bayston Hill Parish to be considered as a Neighbourhood Area

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 11, 2025

...to facilitate the development of a Neighbourhood Development Plan, the Cabinet designated the Parish of Bayston Hill as a Neighbourhood Area, as requested by Bayston Hill Parish Council.

Recommendations Approved

Financial Outturn 2024/25

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 11, 2025

...the Cabinet of Shropshire approved recommendations A through L, as detailed in the 2024/25 Financial Outturn Report, concerning the council's revenue and capital financial performance.

Recommendations Approved

Pyrolysis Second Site Increase in Budget

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 11, 2025

...to withdraw the item regarding the Pyrolysis Second Site budget increase and recommend it be forwarded to the Council for consideration on July 17, 2025.

Recommmend Forward to Council

Minutes

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 11, 2025

...they confirmed the minutes of the meeting held on 5 March 2025 as a correct record.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 17

Average per Month: 0.9

Decisions Recorded: 108