Amanda Holyoak

Council: Shropshire

Committees: Council (DS Officer) Cabinet (DS Officer)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

16 meetings · Page 1 of 4

Council DS Officer

Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Council of Shropshire Council is scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025.

December 11, 2025
Cabinet DS Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.30 am

Shropshire Council's Cabinet met to discuss the council's worsening financial situation, approve an all-age autism strategy, and address concerns about the Shrewsbury station gyratory project[^2]. The Cabinet also reviewed performance monitoring reports, health and safety, and updates on the Severn Valley Water Management Scheme[^3].

December 03, 2025
Cabinet DS Officer

Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 10.30 am

Shropshire Council's cabinet met to discuss the financial situation of the council, performance against the Shropshire Plan, and a number of other matters. The cabinet agreed to continue emergency action to improve the council's financial position, supported public consultation for the Severn Valley Water Management Scheme, and approved recommendations for a skateboard and BMX pump track in Oswestry. They also noted progress against the outcomes of the Shropshire Plan, and agreed to review and align Shropshire’s Performance Management Framework with the new administration’s priorities.

November 19, 2025
Cabinet DS Officer

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.

October 15, 2025
Council DS Officer

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.

September 25, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

108 decisions · Page 5 of 22

Exclusion of Press and Public

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 19, 2025

...to exclude the press and public from the meeting during consideration of certain items, in accordance with the Local Government Act 1972 and the Council's Access to Information Rules.

Recommendations Approved

Education Place Planning Phase 4

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 19, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Special Education Needs Provision - Capital Works

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 19, 2025

...to approve recommendations regarding capital works for the expansion of Special Education Needs provision within Shropshire.

Recommendations Approved

Skateboard & BMX Pump Track Provision in Oswestry

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 19, 2025

...to facilitate the construction of a skateboard and BMX pump track in Oswestry, the council agreed to allow Oswestry Town Council to conduct a final site consultation, finalize a lease for the chosen site, and carry out detailed design and feasibility work.

Recommendations Approved

Financial Monitoring Report Quarter 2 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 19, 2025

...to continue emergency action to address a projected £47.069m overspend, support Operations Boards to challenge spending, review savings delivery, address a negative General Fund Balance, and pursue Exceptional Financial Support.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 16

Average per Month: 1.1

Decisions Recorded: 108