James Owen

 Liberal Democrats Shropshire
Committees & roles

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

23 meetings · Page 1 of 5

Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 5 August 2026 - 10.30 am

August 05, 2026, 10:30 am
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 16th July, 2026 10.00 am

July 16, 2026, 10:00 am
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 14 July 2026 - 10.30 am

July 14, 2026, 10:30 am
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 8 July 2026 - 10.30 am

July 08, 2026, 10:30 am
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th June, 2026 10.30 am

The Cabinet of Shropshire Council met on Wednesday 10 June 2026, discussing a range of important issues including the financial outturn for the 2025/26 year, reforms to children's services, and the adoption of new design policies. Key decisions included approving the closure of Helena Lane Older People's Day Service in Ludlow and the transfer of the Aquamira Learning Disability Day Service to the Abbots Wood Site.

June 10, 2026, 10:30 am

Decisions from Meetings

84 decisions · Page 1 of 17

Adoption of Design of New Dwellings and Design of Residential Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th June, 2026 10.30 am - June 10, 2026

The Cabinet decided to approve the adoption of the Design of New Dwellings SPD and the Design of Residential Extensions and Alterations SPD on 10/06/2026. These documents will provide guidance for planning applications and form material considerations in decision-making. The decision included approving amendments to the draft SPDs informed by public consultation.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Q4 Performance Report

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th June, 2026 10.30 am - June 10, 2026

Shropshire Council's Cabinet approved the proposed Corporate Plan 2026-2030 Performance Management Framework on 10th June 2026. The Cabinet also noted the progress and position against the outcomes of The Shropshire Plan. Authority was delegated to the Service Director (Strategy & Change) in consultation with the Leader of the Council to make final amendments to KPIs and delivery commitments.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Improvement Plan - Progress Report

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th June, 2026 10.30 am - June 10, 2026

The Cabinet decided to approve recommendations regarding the Improvement Plan progress report on 10/06/2026. The Cabinet noted the report and provided guidance on continued improvement and financial sustainability.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

St. Andrews, Shifnal – Asset Decision

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th June, 2026 10.30 am - June 10, 2026

Shropshire Cabinet approved the declaration of St. Andrews, Shifnal as surplus to requirements and authorised its disposal as a non-core asset on 10/06/2026. The Cabinet delegated authority to the Head of Property and Development, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance, to progress the disposal, including title resolution and determining the disposal strategy.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Aquamira Learning Disability Day Service

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th June, 2026 10.30 am - June 10, 2026

The Cabinet decided to approve the transfer of Aquamira Learning Disability Day Service to the Abbots Wood site and the closure of the Aquamira building. This decision was made on 10th June 2026. The Cabinet delegated practical arrangements to the Director (DASS) in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care and Public Health.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)