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 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: 23
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 63