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.
36 meetings · Page 2 of 8
Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 10.30 am
The Cabinet of Shropshire Council met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to discuss a range of significant policy and financial matters. Key topics scheduled for consideration included the Local Nature Recovery Strategy, the council's response to the draft National Planning Policy Framework, and the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund. The meeting also included discussions on financial monitoring, counter-fraud options, and strategic partnerships.
Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 10.00 am
The Council of Shropshire Council was scheduled to consider a range of financial and policy matters, including the upcoming year's budgets, fees and charges, and treasury strategy. Discussions were also planned on the North West Relief Road, social housing, and adult social care policies, alongside proposed changes to council procedures and motions on Net Zero spending.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 10.30 am
The Cabinet of Shropshire Council met on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, to discuss a range of financial and operational matters. Key topics included the estimated outturn for the Collection Fund in 2025/26, the proposed fees and charges for 2026/27, and the Treasury Strategy for 2026/27. The meeting also covered financial monitoring reports, the Adult Social Care Deferred Payment Policy, and the determination of admission arrangements for schools in 2027/28.
Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 9th February, 2026 10.00 am
The Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Shropshire Council was scheduled to meet on Monday, 9 February 2026, to review financial and performance monitoring reports for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. The committee was also set to consider the Financial Strategy for 2026/27 to 2030/31, proposed fees and charges for the upcoming year, and receive an update from the Partnership Working Task and Finish Group.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 9.30 am
The Health and Wellbeing Board of Shropshire Council was scheduled to discuss a range of important topics, including updates on services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, reforms within children's services, and progress on the Housing and Health Action Plan. The meeting was also set to cover activity and future plans from Healthwatch Shropshire, the delivery progress of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy, and updates from the Integrated Care Board.
Decisions from Meetings
63 decisions · Page 1 of 13
Minutes
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.30 am - December 03, 2025
...to approve the minutes of the previous meetings held on 15 October 2025 and 19 November 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Financial Monitoring Period 7
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.30 am - December 03, 2025
...to address a projected £50.746m overspend, the Cabinet approved actions to improve the Council's financial position, supported the use of Operations Boards to scrutinize spending, endorsed a minimum General Fund Balance of £5m with a £5.478m Contingency Fund, and backed an application for £71.361m in Exceptional Financial Support.
Recommendations Approved
Exempt Minutes
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.30 am - December 03, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.30 am - December 03, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Update Quarter 2 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.30 am - December 03, 2025
...to note the summary of the wider economic environment and the Council’s borrowings and investments, as well as the performance within prudential indicators for quarter 2, 2025/26.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 36
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 63