James Walton

Council: Shropshire

Committees: Audit & Governance Committee (Officer) Pensions Board (Officer) Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Officer) Cabinet (Officer)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

22 meetings · Page 1 of 5

Cabinet Officer

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].

December 03, 2025
Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

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.

December 01, 2025
Audit & Governance Committee Officer

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.

November 27, 2025
Cabinet Officer

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.

November 19, 2025
Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

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.

November 17, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Shropshire Schools Funding Formula 2025-26

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

...to accept the Schools Forum's recommendations regarding the funding formula for Shropshire schools for the 2025-26 financial/academic year.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management Update Quarter 3 2024/25

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

...to note the treasury management activities, including new borrowing of £25m, the economic environment, and performance within prudential indicators, as outlined in the Quarter 3 2024/25 report.

Recommendations Approved

Air Quality consultation ESHIA

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 10.30 am - December 04, 2024

...to adopt the Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth Air Quality Action Plans, implementing the measures detailed within each plan where possible, and to delegate responsibility for monitoring, reporting, and implementation to the Executive Director of Health Wellbeing and Prevention and the Assistant Director of Infrastructure and Growth, respectively, in consultation with relevant Portfolio Holders.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management Update Quarter 2 2024/25

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 10.30 am - December 04, 2024

...to note the treasury management activities of the Council in the second quarter of 2024/25, including the economic environment, borrowings, investments, and performance within prudential indicators.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Strategy 2024/25 Mid-Year Review

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 10.30 am - December 04, 2024

...to agree the Treasury Strategy activity, recommend revisions to Prudential Indicators to the Council, and note the need to externalise debt due to reduced internal cash balances, a liquidity requirement already accounted for in the 2024/25 budget.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 22

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 108