Bernie Bentick

The Cabinet of Shropshire Council considered and recommended the draft Corporate Plan 2026-30 to Council for approval on 06/05/2026. The Cabinet noted the need for financial recovery and sustainability, alignment of delivery commitments to the Council's financial position, and potential impact on service standards. A performance framework will be developed, including Key Performance Indicators, key delivery commitments, and an annual review report.

The Cabinet of Shropshire Council agreed to publish the Local Plan Project Initiation Document, the Plan-Making Timetable, and the Notice of Intention to Commence Plan Making. They also approved the publication of the Local Plan Scoping Document, Draft Community Hierarchy, Draft Site Identification and Assessment Methodology, and SEA Screening Report for public consultation. Delegated responsibility for preparing and consulting on an SEA/SA Scoping document, and for agreeing the completion of Gateway 1, was given to the Interim Service Director for Place Shaping in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning.

The Cabinet of Shropshire Council decided to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 11 March 2026. This decision was made on 06 May 2026.

The Cabinet agreed the Shropshire Domestic Abuse Partnership Strategy 2026-2029 and recommended its approval to Full Council on 06/05/2026. The strategy's delivery will be overseen by the Domestic Abuse Local Partnership Board through an action plan, with monitoring by the Community Safety Partnership.

The Cabinet of Shropshire Council on 15 April 2026 approved the minutes of the meeting held on 11 March 2026. The Cabinet also approved the Local Nature Recovery Strategy and delegated authority to the Service Director for Strategy & Change to make minor amendments. Additionally, the Cabinet approved the submission of the response to the Government's consultation on reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and delegated authority to the Service Director for Legal, Governance and Planning to agree any minor additional changes. The Cabinet also approved continued engagement with the Department for Transport to draw down the LEVI Fund Capital and Capability funding and approved the continued delivery of Shropshire's LEVI Fund programme. Finally, the Cabinet agreed to delegate responsibility for responding to the Government consultation on SDS geographies to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader and Portfolio Holders for both Planning and Transport and Economic Growth.