Ashley Kendrick
Council: Shropshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
34 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Southern Planning Committee - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 2.30 pm
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].
Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 1st December, 2025 10.00 am
The Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the council's fees and charges pricing policy, receive an update on the progress of the development of the Improvement Plan, and receive an update on the progress of the implementation of the recommendations made by the Staff Bullying and Harassment Task and Finish Group. The committee was also scheduled to scrutinise financial performance at Period 7 and consider proposals for the committee's work programme for 2025 – 2026.
Southern Planning Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 2.00 pm
The Southern Planning Committee of Shropshire Council met on 25 November 2025 to discuss several planning applications, including residential developments in Shifnal and Cruckton, and planned improvements to a leisure centre in Bishops Castle. The committee was also scheduled to review a schedule of appeals and appeal decisions.
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.
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: 34
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 108