Amanda Holyoak

Council: Shropshire

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

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

16 meetings · Page 1 of 4

Council DS Officer

Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Council of Shropshire Council is scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including the council's improvement plan, people plan, and setting the council tax base for the upcoming financial year. They will also discuss motions relating to the accessibility of council meetings and the proposed Sundorne Sports Village redevelopment.

December 11, 2025
Cabinet DS Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.30 am

Shropshire Council's Cabinet convened to address critical financial challenges, approve a new Autism Strategy, and set the council tax taxbase for the upcoming year. Key decisions included approving actions to address a projected £50.746m overspend, applying for Exceptional Financial Support, and adopting the All Age Autism Strategy 2025-2030. The Cabinet also agreed to consult on the future of 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
Council DS Officer

Council - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Shropshire Council meeting on 25 September 2025 was scheduled to cover a range of topics, including the SEND and AP Strategy 2025 – 2029 and Outcomes Framework, the Children's Social Care Ofsted Report and Next Steps, and proposed improvements to Bishop's Castle Arts and Leisure Centre. The council was also scheduled to discuss motions relating to carers, councillor allowances and fraud investigation.

September 25, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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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: 16

Average per Month: 1.1

Decisions Recorded: 108