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 7 of 13
Scrutiny Item - Skateboard & BMX Pump Track Provision in Oswestry
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 10.30 am - October 15, 2025
...to accept the need for a skatepark and BMX pump track in Oswestry, committing to work with the Town Council to deliver a new facility and instructing a rapid options appraisal of suitable council-owned sites to be reported back to Cabinet in November.
Recommendations approved
Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman’s Complaint Handling Code
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 10.30 am - October 15, 2025
...to support the application of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman’s Complaint Handling Code from 1st April 2026, while acknowledging potential resource challenges and the need for collective effort and oversight in prioritizing and handling complaints appropriately across the Council.
For Determination
Scrutiny Item - EXEMPT Report of the Highways Contract Review Task and Finish Group
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 10.30 am - October 15, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Highways Future Operating Model Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 10.30 am - October 15, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Application by West Felton Parish Council for West Felton Parish to be considered as a Neighbourhood Area
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 10.30 am - September 10, 2025
...to designate the Parish of West Felton as a Neighbourhood Area, allowing West Felton Parish Council to develop a Neighbourhood Development Plan.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 28
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 63