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
49 decisions · Page 3 of 10
Exempt Minutes
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 19, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Draft Financial Strategy 2026/27 - 2030/31
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 10.30 am - October 15, 2025
...to address emerging financial pressures and achieve a balanced budget for 2026/27 and the medium term, officers were directed to reduce non-essential spending, prepare savings options, and explore exceptional financial support.
Recommendations Approved
CPC Action Plan
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 10.30 am - October 15, 2025
...to approve the CPC action plan and its incorporation into the overarching improvement plan as the initial section of the Council’s Strategic Plan.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 10.30 am - October 15, 2025
...the Cabinet of Shropshire approved the minutes of the meeting held on 10 September 2025 as a correct record, declared a financial emergency, approved a minimum six week public consultation on the draft Shrewsbury Town Centre Design Code and the draft Design of New Dwellings and Residential Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Documents, agreed to allocate £680,000 of CIL funds to the Bishop's Castle Pool Refurbishment project, agreed the designation of the proposed Neighbourhood Area covering the Parish of West Felton, and approved recommendations regarding the proposed sale of the former St Marys Church of England Primary School.
Recommendations Approved
Scrutiny Item - Skateboard & BMX Pump Track Provision in Oswestry
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 10.30 am - October 15, 2025
...to accept the need for a skatepark and BMX pump track in Oswestry, committing to work with the Town Council to deliver a new facility and instructing a rapid options appraisal of suitable council-owned sites to be reported back to Cabinet in November.
Recommendations approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 23
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 49