Ruth Houghton -  for Shropshire

Ruth Houghton

 Liberal Democrats  Shadow Portfolio Holder Children & Education, Deputy Shadow Portfolio Holder Adult Social Care and Public Health

Email: Ruth.Houghton@shropshire.gov.uk

Council: Shropshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member) Shropshire Hills National Landscape Partnership. (Committee Member) Health and Wellbeing Board (Committee Member) People Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Guest) Housing Supervisory Board Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Guest)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

28 meetings · Page 1 of 6

Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 10.30 am

February 11, 2026, 10:30 am
Health and Wellbeing Board Committee Member

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.

January 22, 2026, 9:30 am
Cabinet Committee Member

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.

January 21, 2026, 10:30 am
Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee Guest

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.

January 19, 2026, 2:00 pm
People Overview and Scrutiny Committee Guest

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.

January 14, 2026, 6:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Education Place Planning Phase 4

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 19, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Exclusion of Press and Public

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 19, 2025

...to exclude the press and public from the meeting during consideration of certain items, in accordance with the Local Government Act 1972 and the Council's Access to Information Rules.

Recommendations Approved

Exempt Minutes

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 19, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Special Education Needs Provision - Capital Works

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 19, 2025

...to approve recommendations regarding capital works for the expansion of Special Education Needs provision within Shropshire.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 28

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 63