Amanda Holyoak
Council: Shropshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
17 meetings · Page 1 of 4
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.
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
108 decisions · Page 15 of 22
Financial Monitoring Period 10
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 05, 2025
...to note a projected £34.767m overspend and £46.642m savings delivery for 2024/25, resulting in a potential General Fund Balance of £4.054m if no further action is taken.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 05, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Shropshire Local Plan and NPPF Position Statement
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 12, 2025
...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.
Recommendations Approved
Financial Strategy 2025/26 - 2029/30
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 12, 2025
...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.
Recommendations Approved
Estimated Collection Fund Outturn For 2024/2025
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 12, 2025
...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.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 17
Average per Month: 0.9
Decisions Recorded: 108