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 7 of 22
Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman’s Complaint Handling Code
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 10.30 am - October 15, 2025
...to support the application of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman’s Complaint Handling Code from 1st April 2026, while acknowledging potential resource challenges and the need for collective effort and oversight in prioritizing and handling complaints appropriately across the Council.
For Determination
Draft Financial Strategy 2026/27 - 2030/31
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 10.30 am - October 15, 2025
...to address emerging financial pressures and achieve a balanced budget for 2026/27 and the medium term, officers were directed to reduce non-essential spending, prepare savings options, and explore exceptional financial support.
Recommendations Approved
Scrutiny Item - Skateboard & BMX Pump Track Provision in Oswestry
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 10.30 am - October 15, 2025
...to accept the need for a skatepark and BMX pump track in Oswestry, committing to work with the Town Council to deliver a new facility and instructing a rapid options appraisal of suitable council-owned sites to be reported back to Cabinet in November.
Recommendations approved
CPC Action Plan
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 10.30 am - October 15, 2025
...to approve the CPC action plan and its incorporation into the overarching improvement plan as the initial section of the Council’s Strategic Plan.
Recommendations Approved
Application by West Felton Parish Council for West Felton Parish to be considered as a Neighbourhood Area
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 10, 2025
...to designate the Parish of West Felton as a Neighbourhood Area, allowing West Felton Parish Council to develop a Neighbourhood Development Plan.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 17
Average per Month: 0.9
Decisions Recorded: 108