Ashley Kendrick

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.

Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee DS Officer

Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 17th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the financial and performance monitoring reports for the second quarter of 2025/26, and to consider the report of the Partnership Working Task and Finish Group. Councillors were also expected to discuss the committee's work programme for 2025-26.

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee DS Officer

Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 20th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Shropshire Council met on 20 October 2025 to discuss several health-related topics. The agenda included discussions on embedding health considerations across the council, updates from the Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (JHOSC) and the Health and Wellbeing Board, and a review of the committee's work programme. The committee was also scheduled to confirm the minutes of previous meetings and address questions from the public and council members.

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.

Cabinet DS Officer

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.