Andy Begley

Council: Shropshire

Committees: Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Officer) Cabinet (Officer)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

14 meetings · Page 1 of 3

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 10.30 am

The Shropshire Council Cabinet met on 10 September 2025 and declared a financial emergency, directing the Chief Executive to implement emergency measures to reduce non-essential spending and to create a sustainable corporate plan. They also approved a consultation on the Shrewsbury Town Centre Design Code, along with residential design guidance, and agreed to allocate funds for improvements to Bishop's Castle Arts and Leisure Centre.

September 10, 2025
Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 8th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Shropshire Council met on 8 September 2025 to discuss the annual customer feedback report, financial monitoring, and performance monitoring, as well as proposals for the committee's work programme for 2025-2026. The committee was also scheduled to receive public and member questions. Reports on financial and performance monitoring for Quarter 1 2025/26, and financial monitoring for Period 4 were expected to be presented, but were not included in the report pack.

September 08, 2025
Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 10.30 am

The Cabinet of Shropshire Council were scheduled to meet on 9 July 2025 to discuss the annual treasury management, customer feedback, financial monitoring, a SEND strategy, planning reforms and the transfer of coroner's officers to the council.

July 09, 2025
Cabinet

Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 10.30 am

Here is a summary of the topics that were scheduled for discussion at the Shropshire Council Cabinet meeting on 11 June 2025, according to the agenda and report pack. It is important to note that this summary is based on the documents provided and does not reflect actual discussions, decisions, or outcomes of the meeting.

June 11, 2025
Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 9th June, 2025 10.00 am

The Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Shropshire Council met to discuss a range of topics, including member bullying and harassment, financial performance, and the council's work programme. The committee was also scheduled to review the progress against the Shropshire Plan.

June 09, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

74 decisions · Page 9 of 15

Estimated Collection Fund Outturn For 2024/2025

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 12, 2025

...to note the estimated £4.279m surplus in the Collection Fund for the year ending March 31st, 2025, comprising surpluses for both Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates, and its distribution to relevant authorities.

Recommendations Approved

Financial Strategy 2025/26 - 2029/30

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 12, 2025

...to ensure financial stability, the Cabinet approved the Financial Strategy 2025/26 - 2029/30, which includes spending reductions, demand mitigations, savings delivery plans, and the delegation of grant acceptance to the Chief Executive for a decarbonisation project.

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

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

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 14

Average per Month: 1.3

Decisions Recorded: 74