Ruth Houghton
Email: Ruth.Houghton@shropshire.gov.uk
Council: Shropshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
28 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 10.30 am
Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 9.30 am
The Health and Wellbeing Board of Shropshire Council met on Thursday, 22 January 2026, to discuss a range of important issues affecting the health and wellbeing of residents. Key topics scheduled for consideration included updates on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision, children's services reforms, housing and health initiatives, and the progress of the local Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 10.30 am
The Cabinet of Shropshire Council was scheduled to consider a range of financial and strategic documents, including the Draft Financial Strategy and Capital Strategy. Discussions were also planned regarding the management of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape and the progression of neighbourhood plans for Baschurch and Much Wenlock. Additionally, the meeting agenda included items related to provider services redesign and the retendering of the leisure service contract.
Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 19th January, 2026 2.00 pm
The Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Shropshire Council was scheduled to consider the council's financial future and its capital investment plans. The committee was also due to review its work programme for the upcoming year.
People Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 6.00 pm
The People Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Shropshire Council met on Wednesday 14 January 2026 to discuss significant reforms to children's services and review quarterly performance reports. Key discussions included the national Children's Services Reforms, the Dedicated Schools Grant deficit, and the Elective Home Education (EHE) service.
Decisions from Meetings
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Shropshire SEND and AP Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 10.30 am - July 09, 2025
...to recommend to full Council the adoption of the final draft SEND and AP Strategy 2025-2029 and the draft Outcomes Framework as a 'live working document', while also receiving a progress update in six months on the implementation plans and refinement of the strategy.
Recommendations Approved
Transfer of Coronerâs Officers to Shropshire Council
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 10.30 am - July 09, 2025
...to authorize the transfer of management of six Coroner's Officers from West Mercia Police to Shropshire Council, along with a tapering transfer of funding, with a target date of October 1, 2025, and to delegate the details of the transfer to the Service Director – Legal and Governance in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Health and Public Protection.
Recommendations Approved
National Planning Reform Consultations - Proposed Council Response
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 10.30 am - July 09, 2025
...to approve the submission of the Council's response to Government's national planning reform consultations and to authorize the Service Director - Legal and Governance, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning, to agree to any additional changes before submission.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Update Quarter 4 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 11, 2025
...to note the treasury management activities of the Council in the fourth quarter of 2024/25, including new borrowing of £101.9m for the General Fund and £19.2m for the HRA, the wider economic environment, and performance within prudential indicators.
Recommendations Approved
Application by Bayston Hill Parish Council for Bayston Hill Parish to be considered as a Neighbourhood Area
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 11, 2025
...to facilitate the development of a Neighbourhood Development Plan, the Cabinet designated the Parish of Bayston Hill as a Neighbourhood Area, as requested by Bayston Hill Parish Council.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 28
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 63