Ruth Houghton
Email: Ruth.Houghton@shropshire.gov.uk
Council: Shropshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
23 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Council - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 10.00 am
The Council of Shropshire Council is scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025.
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].
Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 9.30 am
The Health and Wellbeing Board are scheduled to meet on Thursday 20 November 2025 to discuss a number of issues, including an update on vaccinations, the Better Care Fund, and the Youth Transformation Pilot. The meeting will also include updates on the National Neighbourhood Health Programme and the Shropshire Integrated Place Partnership.
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.
Shropshire Hills National Landscape Partnership. - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 9.30 am
The Shropshire Hills National Landscape Partnership was scheduled to meet on Thursday, 13 November 2025, to discuss a range of topics including the Shropshire Council's new priorities, the team's work programme, and new partnership structures. The meeting was also scheduled to include updates on landscape connections, the management plan review, sustainable tourism strategy and farming in protected landscapes.
Decisions from Meetings
63 decisions · Page 11 of 13
Shropshire SEND and AP Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 10.30 am - July 09, 2025
...to recommend to full Council the adoption of the final draft SEND and AP Strategy 2025-2029 and the draft Outcomes Framework as a 'live working document', while also receiving a progress update in six months on the implementation plans and refinement of the strategy.
Recommendations Approved
Transfer of Coronerâs Officers to Shropshire Council
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 10.30 am - July 09, 2025
...to authorize the transfer of management of six Coroner's Officers from West Mercia Police to Shropshire Council, along with a tapering transfer of funding, with a target date of October 1, 2025, and to delegate the details of the transfer to the Service Director – Legal and Governance in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Health and Public Protection.
Recommendations Approved
National Planning Reform Consultations - Proposed Council Response
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 10.30 am - July 09, 2025
...to approve the submission of the Council's response to Government's national planning reform consultations and to authorize the Service Director - Legal and Governance, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning, to agree to any additional changes before submission.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Update Quarter 4 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 11, 2025
...to note the treasury management activities of the Council in the fourth quarter of 2024/25, including new borrowing of £101.9m for the General Fund and £19.2m for the HRA, the wider economic environment, and performance within prudential indicators.
Recommendations Approved
Application by Bayston Hill Parish Council for Bayston Hill Parish to be considered as a Neighbourhood Area
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 11, 2025
...to facilitate the development of a Neighbourhood Development Plan, the Cabinet designated the Parish of Bayston Hill as a Neighbourhood Area, as requested by Bayston Hill Parish Council.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 23
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 63