James Owen
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
12 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 10.30 am
Cabinet - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 10.30 am
The Cabinet of Shropshire Council was scheduled to consider a range of financial and strategic documents, including the Draft Financial Strategy and Capital Strategy. Discussions were also planned regarding the management of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape and the progression of neighbourhood plans for Baschurch and Much Wenlock. Additionally, the meeting agenda included items related to provider services redesign and the retendering of the leisure service contract.
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.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.30 am
Shropshire Council's Cabinet convened to address critical financial challenges, approve a new Autism Strategy, and set the council tax taxbase for the upcoming year. Key decisions included approving actions to address a projected £50.746m overspend, applying for Exceptional Financial Support, and adopting the All Age Autism Strategy 2025-2030. The Cabinet also agreed to consult on the future of the School Library Service.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
63 decisions · Page 5 of 13
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
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
Annual H&S Performance Report 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 19, 2025
...to note the contents of the Annual Health & Safety Performance Report 2024/25, acknowledging good progress in managing health, safety, and wellbeing, and to approve internal targets for 2025-2026, including auditing, management training, responding to restructuring changes, and implementing a Staff Protection Register.
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: 12
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 63