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
63 decisions · Page 5 of 13
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
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
Annual H&S Performance Report 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 19, 2025
...to note the contents of the Annual Health & Safety Performance Report 2024/25, acknowledging good progress in managing health, safety, and wellbeing, and to approve internal targets for 2025-2026, including auditing, management training, responding to restructuring changes, and implementing a Staff Protection Register.
Recommendations Approved
Skateboard & BMX Pump Track Provision in Oswestry
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 19, 2025
...to facilitate the construction of a skateboard and BMX pump track in Oswestry, the council agreed to allow Oswestry Town Council to conduct a final site consultation, finalize a lease for the chosen site, and carry out detailed design and feasibility work.
Recommendations Approved
Financial Monitoring Report Quarter 2 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 19, 2025
...to continue emergency action to address a projected £47.069m overspend, support Operations Boards to challenge spending, review savings delivery, address a negative General Fund Balance, and pursue Exceptional Financial Support.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 28
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 63