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.

December 11, 2025
Cabinet DS Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.30 am

Shropshire Council's Cabinet met to discuss the council's worsening financial situation, approve an all-age autism strategy, and address concerns about the Shrewsbury station gyratory project[^2]. The Cabinet also reviewed performance monitoring reports, health and safety, and updates on the Severn Valley Water Management Scheme[^3].

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

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: 16

Average per Month: 1.1

Decisions Recorded: 108