Forward plan
January 2026 onwards (01/01/2026 to 31/05/2026, Cabinet)
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This Notice, known as the Cabinet Forward Plan, sets out the Decisions, including Key Decisions, which are likely to be taken during the period covered by the Plan by Cabinet as a whole or by individual members of the Executive. The Plan is updated each month and/or at least 28 clear days before a key decision is to be taken and is available from Council Offices and on the Council’s Internet site (www.shropshire.gov.uk). This edition supersedes all previous editions.
Further Information
Cabinet is comprised of the Leader and up to 9 Portfolio Holders.
A Key Decision is one which is likely to result in income, expenditure or savings of £500,000 or greater, or to have a significant effect, on, two or more Electoral Divisions. In two member divisions i.e. Wem and St. Martins, these are to be treated for the purpose of a key decision as two divisions.
Members of the public are welcome to attend full Cabinet meetings and ask a question and/or make a statement in accordance with the Council’s Procedure Rules. If you would like further details please email ashley.kendrick@shropshire.gov.uk or telephone 01743 250893.
All Executive including individual member decisions (except in extreme urgency) are subject to call-in and Scrutiny.
Documents submitted for decision will be a formal report, which if public, will be available on this website at least 5 clear working days before the date the decision can be made. If you would like to request such a document, please email ashley.kendrick@shropshire.gov.uk or telephone 01743 250893.
Documents shown are listed at Shropshire Council, The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ.
| No. | Item |
|---|---|
21 January 2026 | |
1. |
Draft Financial Strategy 2025/26 - 2029/30 Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 21 Jan 2026 Lead officer: James Walton Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/01/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
2. |
Capital Strategy 2025/26 – 2030/31 - Mid-Year Review Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 21 Jan 2026 Lead officer: Cheryl Sedgley Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/09/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
3. |
Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 21 Jan 2026 Lead officer: Interim Chief Executive Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/10/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
4. |
Devolution of Local Services to Town & Parish Councils Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 21 Jan 2026 Lead officer: Sadie Bowen Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/12/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
5. |
Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 21 Jan 2026 Lead officer: Andy Wilde Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/08/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
6. |
Baschurch Neighbourhood Plan - Area Designation Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 21 Jan 2026 Lead officer: Eddie West Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/11/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
7. |
Recommendation for the Much Wenlock Neighbourhood Plan Review to Proceed to Referendum Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 21 Jan 2026 Lead officer: Eddie West Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/12/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
8. |
Provider Services Redesign (in-house) Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 21 Jan 2026 Lead officer: Kaylie Skelhon Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/12/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
9. |
Leisure Service Contract Retendering Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 21 Jan 2026 Lead officer: Laura Tyler Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/09/2025 Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - view reasons |
10. |
West Midlands Safe Centre Project Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 21 Jan 2026 Lead officer: David Shaw Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/07/2025 Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - view reasons |
11 February 2026 | |
11. |
Scrutiny Item - Partnership Working Task and Finish Group Update Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 11 Feb 2026 Lead officer: Claire Braddock Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/12/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
12. |
Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 11 Feb 2026 Lead officer: Laura Tyler Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/09/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
13. |
Estimated Collection Fund Outturn For 2025/2026 Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 11 Feb 2026 Lead officer: James Walton Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/01/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
14. |
Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 11 Feb 2026 Lead officer: James Walton Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/01/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
15. |
Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 11 Feb 2026 Lead officer: James Walton Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/01/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
16. |
Financial Strategy 2026/27 - 2030/31 Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 11 Feb 2026 Lead officer: James Walton Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/01/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
17. |
Treasury Management Update Quarter 3 2025/26 Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 11 Feb 2026 Lead officer: James Walton Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/01/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
18. |
Performance Monitoring Report Quarter 3 2025/26 Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 11 Feb 2026 Lead officer: Jess Edwards Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/01/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
19. |
Financial Monitoring Report Quarter 3 2025/26 Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 11 Feb 2026 Lead officer: James Walton Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/01/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
20. |
Safeguarding Children's Partnership Threshold Document Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 11 Feb 2026 Lead officer: Natasha Moody Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/11/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
21. |
Adult Social Care Deferred Payment Policy Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 11 Feb 2026 Lead officer: Laura Tyler Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/11/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
22. |
Determination of Admission Arrangements 2027/28 Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 11 Feb 2026 Lead officer: John Rowe Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/11/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
23. |
Dedication of a Local Nature Reserve at Eardington Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 11 Feb 2026 Lead officer: Peter Banford Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/11/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
24. |
Shropshire Domestic Abuse Partnership Strategy – request to approve consult on the draft strategy Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 11 Feb 2026 Lead officer: Wendy Bulman Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/12/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
25. |
Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 11 Feb 2026 Lead officer: Laura Fisher Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/11/2025 Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - view reasons |
11 March 2026 | |
26. |
Financial Monitoring Period 10 Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 11 Mar 2026 Lead officer: James Walton Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/01/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
15 April 2026 | |
27. |
Financial Monitoring Period 11 Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 15 Apr 2026 Lead officer: James Walton Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/01/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
28. |
Introduction of Weekly Food Waste Collections Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 15 Apr 2026 Lead officer: Laura Tyler Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/11/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |
29. |
Shropshire Domestic Abuse Partnership Strategy Decision maker: Cabinet Decision due: 15 Apr 2026 Lead officer: Wendy Bulman Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/12/2025 Anticipated restriction: Open - |