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.
23 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 10.00 am
The Council of Shropshire Council is scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025.
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].
Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 9.30 am
The Health and Wellbeing Board are scheduled to meet on Thursday 20 November 2025 to discuss a number of issues, including an update on vaccinations, the Better Care Fund, and the Youth Transformation Pilot. The meeting will also include updates on the National Neighbourhood Health Programme and the Shropshire Integrated Place Partnership.
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.
Shropshire Hills National Landscape Partnership. - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 9.30 am
The Shropshire Hills National Landscape Partnership was scheduled to meet on Thursday, 13 November 2025, to discuss a range of topics including the Shropshire Council's new priorities, the team's work programme, and new partnership structures. The meeting was also scheduled to include updates on landscape connections, the management plan review, sustainable tourism strategy and farming in protected landscapes.
Decisions from Meetings
63 decisions · Page 12 of 13
Financial Outturn 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 11, 2025
...the Cabinet of Shropshire approved recommendations A through L, as detailed in the 2024/25 Financial Outturn Report, concerning the council's revenue and capital financial performance.
Recommendations Approved
Pyrolysis Second Site Increase in Budget
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 11, 2025
...to withdraw the item regarding the Pyrolysis Second Site budget increase and recommend it be forwarded to the Council for consideration on July 17, 2025.
Recommmend Forward to Council
Minutes
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 11, 2025
...they confirmed the minutes of the meeting held on 5 March 2025 as a correct record.
Recommendations Approved
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 11, 2025
...to exclude the press and public from the meeting during consideration of a specific item, as permitted by the Local Government Act 1972 and the Council's Access to Information Rules.
Recommendations Approved
Performance Monitoring Report Quarter 4 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 11, 2025
...to note the progress in achieving the outcomes of The Shropshire Plan and to confirm that the currently agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) will remain the same for 2025/2026 until they are aligned with the refreshed Shropshire Plan in 2025/26.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 23
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 63