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

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Setting the Council Tax Taxbase for 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 10.30 am - December 04, 2024

...to approve a Council Tax taxbase for 2025/26 of 121,374.04 Band D equivalents, note changes to the Council Tax Support scheme, and continue discretionary Council Tax discount policies regarding vacant dwellings and premiums for long-term unoccupied properties and second homes.

Recommendations Approved

Leisure Services Review Consultation

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 10.30 am - December 04, 2024

... an 8-week public consultation was authorized on options for the future of the Much Wenlock Leisure Centre, including a proposal to cease operating it on behalf of William Brookes School and withdraw the associated subsidy for community use.

Recommendations Approved

Collaborative Budget

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 10.30 am - December 04, 2024

...to adopt the Collaborative Budget approach for future years, taking into account themes identified by a cross-party group and feedback from the Transformation & Improvement Scrutiny.

Recommendations Approved

Grounds Maintenance Service Delegation to Shrewsbury Town Council

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 10.30 am - December 04, 2024

...to delegate grounds maintenance services currently undertaken by Shrewsbury Town Council under a Service Level Agreement directly to Shrewsbury Town Council, along with the associated budget, and to establish a Monitoring Board to oversee the delegated services.

Recommendations Approved

Request for approval to consult on the draft Oswestry Shop Front Design Guide (Standing Pre-Application Advice Note)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 20th November, 2024 10.30 am - November 20, 2024

...to approve an eight-week public consultation on the Draft Oswestry Shop Front Design Guide: Standing Pre-Application Advice Note and authorize minor changes to the document before the consultation.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 17

Average per Month: 0.9

Decisions Recorded: 108