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 16 of 22
Proposed Response to Government Consultation - Strengthening the standards and conduct framework for local authorities
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 12, 2025
...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.
Recommendations Approved
Fees and Charges 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 12, 2025
...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.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Strategy 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 12, 2025
...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.
Recommendations Approved
Financial Monitoring Report Quarter 3 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 12, 2025
...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.
Recommendations Approved
Performance Monitoring Report Quarter 3 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 12, 2025
...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.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 17
Average per Month: 0.9
Decisions Recorded: 108