Ruth Houghton

Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 10.30 am

At a meeting on 15 October 2025, Shropshire Council's cabinet approved a CPC action plan, a draft financial strategy for 2026/27-2030/31, a highways future operating model report, application of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman’s Complaint Handling Code from 1 April 2026, and a plan to deliver a new skateboard and BMX pump track in Oswestry in partnership with Oswestry Town Council. Councillors also reviewed the financial monitoring for period 5, noting a potential illegal financial position by the end of the financial year.

Council - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Shropshire Council meeting on 25 September 2025 was scheduled to cover a range of topics, including the SEND and AP Strategy 2025 – 2029 and Outcomes Framework, the Children's Social Care Ofsted Report and Next Steps, and proposed improvements to Bishop's Castle Arts and Leisure Centre. The council was also scheduled to discuss motions relating to carers, councillor allowances and fraud investigation.

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 9.30 am

The Health and Wellbeing Board of Shropshire Council scheduled a meeting for 18 September 2025, where members were expected to discuss winter preparedness, a healthy ageing strategy, and the Better Care Fund. The board was also scheduled to review the Director of Public Health’s annual report and receive updates on the Shropshire Integrated Place Partnership and the Integrated Care Board.

Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 10.30 am

The Shropshire Council Cabinet met on 10 September 2025 and declared a financial emergency, directing the Chief Executive to implement emergency measures to reduce non-essential spending and to create a sustainable corporate plan. They also approved a consultation on the Shrewsbury Town Centre Design Code, along with residential design guidance, and agreed to allocate funds for improvements to Bishop's Castle Arts and Leisure Centre.

Shropshire Hills National Landscape Partnership. - Thursday, 31st July, 2025 9.30 am

The Shropshire Hills National Landscape Partnership met to discuss the modernisation of partnership working, receive an update on river project work, and review the management plan. The meeting was scheduled to take place at the Craven Arms Community Centre.