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 6 of 13
Draft Financial Strategy 2026/27 - 2030/31
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 10.30 am - October 15, 2025
...to address emerging financial pressures and achieve a balanced budget for 2026/27 and the medium term, officers were directed to reduce non-essential spending, prepare savings options, and explore exceptional financial support.
Recommendations Approved
CPC Action Plan
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 10.30 am - October 15, 2025
...to approve the CPC action plan and its incorporation into the overarching improvement plan as the initial section of the Council’s Strategic Plan.
Recommendations Approved
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 10.30 am - October 15, 2025
...to exclude the press and public from the meeting during consideration of certain items, as per schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 and the Council’s Access to Information Rules.
Recommendations Approved
Financial Monitoring Period 5
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 10.30 am - October 15, 2025
...to address a projected £35.531m overspend, the Cabinet directed officers to continue emergency actions focused on reducing spending, increasing income, and delivering savings, while noting a negative General Fund Balance and the commencement of discussions regarding Exceptional Financial Support.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 10.30 am - October 15, 2025
...the Cabinet of Shropshire approved the minutes of the meeting held on 10 September 2025 as a correct record, declared a financial emergency, approved a minimum six week public consultation on the draft Shrewsbury Town Centre Design Code and the draft Design of New Dwellings and Residential Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Documents, agreed to allocate £680,000 of CIL funds to the Bishop's Castle Pool Refurbishment project, agreed the designation of the proposed Neighbourhood Area covering the Parish of West Felton, and approved recommendations regarding the proposed sale of the former St Marys Church of England Primary School.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 28
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 63