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

108 decisions · Page 21 of 22

Annual H&S Performance Report 2023/24

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

...to note the progress made in managing health, safety, and wellbeing across the Council during 2023-2024 and agreed to the actions outlined in section 7 for 2024/25.

Recommendations Approved

Financial Monitoring Report Quarter 2 2024/25

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

... Cabinet Members will continue working with senior officers to address the projected £35.095m overspend by year-end, focusing on savings and mitigating actions.

Recommendations Approved

Performance Monitoring Report Quarter 2 2024/25

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

...to review and consider the Q2 performance report for 2024/25, note progress on The Shropshire Plan outcomes, and confirm the current KPIs for 2024/2025 while tasking Portfolio Holders with reviewing targets.

Recommendations Approved

Highways Term Maintenance Contract - Proposed 1 Year Extension

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

...to ensure continuity of highway maintenance services and allow time to develop a future operating model, the Cabinet approved amendments to the Highways Term Maintenance Contract with Kier Transportation, including a one-year extension from April 1, 2025, adjustments to overhead payments, and removal of a clause restricting the Council's ability to contract with other service providers.

Recommendations Approved

Chief Officer Pay Report

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

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 17

Average per Month: 0.9

Decisions Recorded: 108