James Walton

Council: Shropshire

Committees: Audit & Governance Committee (Officer) Pensions Board (Officer) Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Officer) Cabinet (Officer)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

22 meetings · Page 1 of 5

Cabinet 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
Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee Officer

Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 1st December, 2025 10.00 am

The Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the council's fees and charges pricing policy, receive an update on the progress of the development of the Improvement Plan, and receive an update on the progress of the implementation of the recommendations made by the Staff Bullying and Harassment Task and Finish Group. The committee was also scheduled to scrutinise financial performance at Period 7 and consider proposals for the committee's work programme for 2025 – 2026.

December 01, 2025
Audit & Governance Committee Officer

Audit & Governance Committee - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Audit & Governance Committee of Shropshire Council convened to discuss a range of issues, including internal control management, audit performance, and financial strategies. A key focus was the council's financial sustainability and adherence to governance procedures, particularly in light of a recent financial emergency declaration. The committee also planned to review the council's counter-fraud strategy and consider options for fraud investigation.

November 27, 2025
Cabinet 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
Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee 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.

November 17, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

108 decisions · Page 3 of 22

Update on the School Library Service (SLS)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.30 am - December 03, 2025

...to cease operating the Schools Library Service unless an engagement process finds a viable third-party organization to maintain it.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Financial Monitoring Period 7

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.30 am - December 03, 2025

...to actively improve the Council's projected year-end financial position, the Cabinet approved measures including scrutinizing spending and income, utilizing Operations Boards, considering budget overspend and savings delivery, supporting a minimum General Fund Balance and Contingency Fund, and backing an application for Exceptional Financial Support.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Exempt Minutes

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.30 am - December 03, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Exclusion of Press and Public

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.30 am - December 03, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Exempt Minutes

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

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 22

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 108