James Walton

Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.30 am

Shropshire Council's Cabinet met to discuss the council's financial situation, approve an all-age autism strategy, and set the council tax base for the upcoming year. Councillors approved a proposal to cease operation of the Schools Library Service, delegating to the Director of Children’s Services the implementation of an engagement process to ascertain the viability of the service being maintained by a third-party organisation. The Cabinet also agreed to recommend the draft Improvement Plan and People Plan to the full council.

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.

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.

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.

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.