Ruth Houghton -  for Shropshire

Ruth Houghton

 Liberal Democrats  Shadow Portfolio Holder Children & Education, Deputy Shadow Portfolio Holder Adult Social Care and Public Health

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

36 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Health and Wellbeing Board Committee Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 9.30 am

May 21, 2026, 9:30 am
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 14th May, 2026 10.00 am

May 14, 2026, 10:00 am
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 6th May, 2026 10.30 am

May 06, 2026, 10:30 am
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 10.30 am

April 15, 2026, 10:30 am
Health and Wellbeing Board Committee Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 19th March, 2026 9.30 am

The Health and Wellbeing Board is scheduled to consider a range of important reports, including an annual update from the Shropshire Community Safety Partnership, a review of domestic abuse services, and strategies for suicide prevention and drug and alcohol use. The Board will also receive updates on the provision for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the Better Care Fund, and cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic health.

March 19, 2026, 9:30 am

Decisions from Meetings

63 decisions · Page 13 of 13

Financial Monitoring Period 1

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 11, 2025

...to note the financial monitoring report for Period 1 of 2025/26, highlighting a projected £13.884m overspend and a potential General Fund Balance of £0.393m by year-end, while acknowledging the early stage and inherent uncertainties of these estimates.

Recommendations Approved

Exempt Minutes

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 11, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Telecare Charging Consultation

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 11, 2025

...to introduce charging for telecare services, effective October 1st, 2025, with financial contributions determined by the Council's Adult Social Care Charging and Financial Assessment Policy for Non-residential Care 2024-25, while also supporting individuals to maximize income and access eligible benefits, and delegating implementation to the Executive Director (DAS) in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Social Care.

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Summary

Meetings Attended: 36

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 63