Nick Hignett

Strategic Licensing Committee - Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Strategic Licensing Committee of Shropshire Council met on 8 October 2025 to discuss licensing fees and charges for 2026-2027, and to review the exercise of delegated powers. The meeting was scheduled to cover a range of topics, including statutory fees for various licenses, discretionary fees for activities like gambling and animal-related services, and the implementation of a Relevant Protected Site fees policy. The committee was also expected to review licenses issued and variations made between June and August 2025.

Council - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Shropshire Council meeting on 25 September 2025 was scheduled to cover a range of topics, including the SEND and AP Strategy 2025 – 2029 and Outcomes Framework, the Children's Social Care Ofsted Report and Next Steps, and proposed improvements to Bishop's Castle Arts and Leisure Centre. The council was also scheduled to discuss motions relating to carers, councillor allowances and fraud investigation.

Southern Planning Committee - Tuesday, 26th August, 2025 2.00 pm

Here is a summary of the agenda for the Southern Planning Committee meeting on 26 August 2025.

Licensing Act Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 30th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Act Sub-Committee convened to elect a chair for the meeting, and then to discuss an application for the review of a premises licence. The committee approved a motion to exclude the press and public from the discussion of the application, and then approved the recommendations in the report. Councillor Jon Tandy was elected as Chairman of the Sub-Committee for the duration of the meeting.

Southern Planning Committee - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 2.00 pm

The Southern Planning Committee of Shropshire Council met on 22 July 2025, and approved the extension of Morville Quarry, granted permission for alterations to Hope Valley Nature Reserve, and approved a single-storey extension to a cottage in Wistanstow. Councillors also refused a proposed residential development in Longville in the Dale.