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Southern Planning Committee - Tuesday, 30 June 2026 - 2.00 pm

June 30, 2026 at 2:00 pm Southern Planning Committee View on council website

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The Southern Planning Committee of Shropshire Council met on Tuesday 30 June 2026. During the meeting, Councillor Beverley Waite was elected as the new Chair of the committee, and the minutes from the previous meeting held on 26 May 2026 were approved. The date for the next meeting was also confirmed.

Election of Chairman

Councillor Beverley Waite was elected as the Chair of the Southern Planning Committee for the remainder of the municipal year. Councillor Nick Hignett, who had been serving as Vice Chair, called for nominations, and Councillor Waite was duly elected. Upon taking the chair, Councillor Waite thanked the committee for their election.

Apologies for Absence

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor George Hollyhead.

Minutes

The minutes of the Southern Planning Committee meeting held on 26 May 2026 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Date of the Next Meeting

It was noted that the next meeting of the Southern Planning Committee would be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday 28 July 2026.

Attendees

Profile image for Nick Hignett
Nick Hignett Conservative Rea Valley
Profile image for Thomas Clayton
Thomas Clayton Reform UK Shifnal North
Profile image for Chris Naylor
Chris Naylor Chair - Finance and Improvement Oveview and Scrutiny Committee Liberal Democrats Burnell
Profile image for Beverley Waite
Beverley Waite Liberal Democrats Ludlow East
Profile image for Caroline Bagnall
Caroline Bagnall Labour Broseley
Profile image for George Hollyhead
George Hollyhead Reform UK Brown Clee
Profile image for Rachel Connolly
Rachel Connolly Green and Progressive Independent Bridgnorth West and Tasley
Profile image for Nigel Lumby
Nigel Lumby Conservative Albrighton
Profile image for Benedict Jephcott
Benedict Jephcott Liberal Democrats Bagley
Profile image for Colin Taylor
Colin Taylor Liberal Democrats Bridgnorth South and Alveley
Profile image for Sam Walmsley
Sam Walmsley Liberal Democrats Clun
Ashley Kendrick

Topics

Vice Chair of the Southern Planning Committee minutes from the previous meeting held on 26 May 2026 Chair for the committee

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 30th-Jun-2026 14.00 Southern Planning Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 30th-Jun-2026 14.00 Southern Planning Committee.pdf

Minutes

Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf

Additional Documents

Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf