The guidance note on declaring personal and prejudicial interests will be available at the meeting.

The note of the previous meeting held on 6 October 2010, is attached for approval. A copy of the Questions, Issues and Suggestions Action Sheet is also attached for your information.

Debbie Vogler, Director of Strategy at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, will address the meeting. A public consultation exercise is being undertaken on the best way of organising hospital services at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and the Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. Afull summary consultation document is available, including a feedback form at public venues or by ringing 01952 580478 or 0800 032 1107 or from all the following websites: www.shropshire.nhs.uk www.sath.nhs.uk www.telford.nhs.uk www.ournhsinshropshireandtelfordThe consultation period ends on 14 March 2011.

The Local Policing Team will introduce this item, which provides an opportunity to raise issues within the local area with West Mercia Police.

Tom McCabe, Lead Officer will provide an update.

An update will be given by Peggy Mullock

This will be introduced by Gerald Dakin. The West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust will be making an application for Foundation Trust Status early in 2011. The consultation period ends on 6 February 2011. Further information on the consultation can be found at http://www.wmas.nhs.uk/get_involved/consultation.aspx

Shropshire Council faces difficult decisions in the short and medium term, as financial pressures increase on the budget for the provision of supported local bus services. This will affect the delivery and sustainability of bus services in all areas of the county. Shropshire Council must ensure that the money which is available is targeted at bus services which are essential in enabling people to go about their daily lives. Shropshire Council are consulting with people across Shropshire during January to March 2011 about proposed changes to local bus services. These changes will be laid out in the Bus Strategy for Shropshire Council 2011 to 2016. The strategyand details on how to respond can be viewed at http://shropshire.gov.uk/transportconsultation In addition a series of consultation events are being held across the county.The bus strategy forms part of a wider Local Transport Plan (LTP) which covers all aspects of transport and highways. Shropshire Council are consulting on a new LTP which will set out their policies and priorities for the next 15 years. Further information is available at http://shropshire.gov.uk/traveltransport.nsf/open A briefing note is attached.

Malcolm Price, Housing and Planning Portfolio Holder will be present for this item which will be introduced by Paul Wynn.

Report attached by Tom McCabe

To identify potential agenda items for discussion at future meetings. Members of the public will also be able to ask questions.

The next Whitchurch & Prees Local Joint Committee meeting will be held on Thursday 9 June 2011 at 7.00 pm at Ash Village Hall.Other provisionally agreed dates for LJC meetings areThursday 13 October 2011 at Higher Heath Village Hall Thursday 8 March 2012 at Whitchurch Civic HallIt is also suggested that an informal Community Meeting be held on Thursday 26 January 2012 at Prees Village Hall.