James Walton
Council: Shropshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
22 meetings · Page 1 of 5
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.
Audit & Governance Committee - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 10.00 am
The Audit & Governance Committee of Shropshire Council convened to discuss a range of issues, including internal control management, audit performance, and financial strategies. A key focus was the council's financial sustainability and adherence to governance procedures, particularly in light of a recent financial emergency declaration. The committee also planned to review the council's counter-fraud strategy and consider options for fraud investigation.
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.
Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 17th November, 2025 10.00 am
The Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the financial and performance monitoring reports for the second quarter of 2025/26, and to consider the report of the Partnership Working Task and Finish Group. Councillors were also expected to discuss the committee's work programme for 2025-26.
Decisions from Meetings
108 decisions · Page 17 of 22
Shropshire Council consultation response to the Planning Reform Working Paper: Planning Committees..
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 12, 2025
...it approved submitting a response to the government's consultation on the Planning Reform Working Paper: Modernising Planning Committees, while also authorizing the Assistant Director to make additional changes in consultation with the Portfolio Holder before submission.
Recommendations Approved
Determination of Admission Arrangements 2026/27
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 12, 2025
...the proposed admission arrangements for 2026-2027 for Shropshire's community and voluntary controlled schools, including changes to in-year admissions and published admission numbers, were determined and approved for publication and notification to relevant parties.
Recommendations Approved
Whitchurch Civic Centre - Options Appraisal
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 12, 2025
...to permanently close the RAAC-affected areas of Whitchurch Civic Centre and Library, and to allocate £4 million in the capital strategy for either a new replacement facility (contingent on external funding) or RAAC roof replacement and other improvements, while also commissioning a needs assessment to determine the best future configuration of the Civic Centre.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 12, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Recommendations - Economy & Environment OSC 14 November 2024
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 10.30 am - February 12, 2025
...to note the recommendations from the Economy and Environment OSC regarding water management and River Water Quality and to prepare a response to those recommendations for approval at the next Cabinet meeting.
Recommendations approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 22
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 108