James Walton

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.

Cabinet 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.

Pensions Board Officer

Pensions Board - Friday, 3rd October, 2025 10.00 am

Here's a summary of the upcoming Shropshire Council Pensions Board meeting. The board is scheduled to discuss administration and regulatory updates, review reports and feedback from the Pensions Committee, and receive an economic update. Some of the meeting will be held in private, excluding the press and public, to discuss exempt minutes, the economic update, Pensions Committee exempt reports and a governance update.

Audit & Governance Committee Officer

Audit & Governance Committee - Friday, 26th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Audit & Governance Committee of Shropshire Council met on 26 September 2025 to discuss a range of assurance reports, including updates on internal audit recruitment and performance, strategic risks, and the management of agency staff. The committee was also scheduled to review its terms of reference and the Internal Audit Charter. Additionally, members were expected to discuss the external audit of the Shropshire County Pension Fund.

Cabinet 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.