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.
28 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 10.30 am
Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 9.30 am
The Health and Wellbeing Board of Shropshire Council was scheduled to discuss a range of important topics, including updates on the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision, reforms within Children's Services, and the ongoing Housing and Health Action Plan. The Board was also set to receive updates from Healthwatch Shropshire, review progress on the Health and Wellbeing Strategy, and hear from the NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board (ICB) and the Shropshire Integrated Place Partnership (ShIPP).
Cabinet - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 10.30 am
The Cabinet of Shropshire Council was scheduled to consider a range of financial and strategic documents, including the Draft Financial Strategy and Capital Strategy. Discussions were also planned regarding the management of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape and the progression of neighbourhood plans for Baschurch and Much Wenlock. Additionally, the meeting agenda included items related to provider services redesign and the retendering of the leisure service contract.
Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 19th January, 2026 2.00 pm
The Transformation and Improvement Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Shropshire Council was scheduled to consider the council's financial future and its capital investment plans. The committee was also due to review its work programme for the upcoming year.
People Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 6.00 pm
The People Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Shropshire Council met on Wednesday 14 January 2026 to discuss significant reforms to children's services and review quarterly performance reports. Key discussions included the national Children's Services Reforms, the Dedicated Schools Grant deficit, and the Elective Home Education (EHE) service.
Decisions from Meetings
63 decisions · Page 2 of 13
Fees and Charges Pricing Policy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.30 am - December 03, 2025
...the Cabinet of Shropshire decided to consider the Fees and Charges Policy and recommend its approval and adoption to Council for 2026/27, incorporating it into the Medium-Term Financial Strategy and budget setting process.
Recommendations Approved
Exempt Minutes
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.30 am - December 03, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.30 am - December 03, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Financial Monitoring Period 7
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.30 am - December 03, 2025
...to address a projected £50.746m overspend, the Cabinet approved actions to improve the Council's financial position, supported the use of Operations Boards to scrutinize spending, endorsed a minimum General Fund Balance of £5m with a £5.478m Contingency Fund, and backed an application for £71.361m in Exceptional Financial Support.
Recommendations Approved
All Age Autism Strategy 2025 - 2030
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.30 am - December 03, 2025
...the Cabinet of Shropshire approved the Shropshire All-Age Autism Strategy 2025-2030, endorsed the development of a delivery plan, committed to reviewing progress in December 2026, and pledged to make Shropshire Council a neuroinclusive employer.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 28
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 63