James Owen

 Liberal Democrats

Council: Shropshire

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Committees: Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

10 meetings · Page 2 of 2

Cabinet Committee Member

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.

September 10, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Shropshire Council was scheduled to discuss the financial outturn for 2024/25, the constitution of committees, a domestic abuse safe accommodation strategy, and appointments to outside bodies at its meeting on 17 July 2025. Councillors were also expected to consider motions relating to roadside verges and planning policy.

July 17, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 10.30 am

The Cabinet of Shropshire Council were scheduled to meet on 9 July 2025 to discuss the annual treasury management, customer feedback, financial monitoring, a SEND strategy, planning reforms and the transfer of coroner's officers to the council.

July 09, 2025
Cabinet

Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 10.30 am

Here is a summary of the topics that were scheduled for discussion at the Shropshire Council Cabinet meeting on 11 June 2025, according to the agenda and report pack. It is important to note that this summary is based on the documents provided and does not reflect actual discussions, decisions, or outcomes of the meeting.

June 11, 2025
Council

Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 10.00 am

The Council of Shropshire Council convened to address several key items, including the election of a council leader, the appointment of cabinet members, and the constitution of committees. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the allocation of seats to political groups, appointments to outside bodies, and a scheme of delegation. The meeting was also set to acknowledge the service of retiring councillors.

May 22, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

49 decisions · Page 1 of 10

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

Exempt Minutes

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

Recommendations Approved

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 10

Average per Month: 1.3

Decisions Recorded: 49