Ruth Houghton -  for Shropshire

Ruth Houghton

 Liberal Democrats  Shadow Portfolio Holder Children & Education, Deputy Shadow Portfolio Holder Adult Social Care and Public Health

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

36 meetings · Page 3 of 8

Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 10.30 am

The Shropshire Council Cabinet was scheduled to discuss the council's financial strategy and capital strategy for the coming years. Other key items on the agenda included the approval of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape Management Plan and the terms of reference for its advisory committee, alongside decisions on neighbourhood plans for Baschurch and Much Wenlock. The Cabinet was also set to consider proposals for the redesign of in-house provider services and the retendering of the leisure service contract.

January 21, 2026, 10:30 am
Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee Guest

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.

January 19, 2026, 2:00 pm
People Overview and Scrutiny Committee Guest

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.

January 14, 2026, 6:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Council of Shropshire Council is scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including the council's improvement plan, people plan, and setting the council tax base for the upcoming financial year. They will also discuss motions relating to the accessibility of council meetings and the proposed Sundorne Sports Village redevelopment.

December 11, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.30 am

The Shropshire Council Cabinet met on Wednesday 3 December 2025 to discuss a range of important financial and service-related matters. Key decisions included the approval of the draft Improvement Plan and People Plan, which aim to enhance the council's financial stability, operational efficiency, and workforce development. The Cabinet also reviewed the Treasury Management Strategy and Fees and Charges Pricing Policy, and received updates on Children's Services annual reports and the School Library Service.

December 03, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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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