Members are reminded that they must declare their disclosable pecuniary interests and other registrable or non-registrable interests in any matter being considered at the meeting as set out in Appendix B of the Members’ Code of Conduct and consider if they should leave the room prior to the item being considered. Further advice can be sought from the Monitoring Officer in advance of the meeting.

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the previous meeting held on 14 May 2026

To receive such communications as the Chairman, Leader and Head of Paid Service may desire to lay before the Council.

To receive any questions from the public, notice of which has been given in accordance with Procedure Rule 14.  Deadline for notification is 12.00 noon on Friday 10 July 2026

PETITION

A petition, bearing over 1000 signatures has been received from Marianne Aitken requesting a debate under the Council’s Petition Scheme. 

The petition requests that Shropshire Council withdraw its proposal to close the Day Care Service at Ludlow’s Helena Lane Centre

PETITION

A petition, bearing over 1000 signatures has been received from Christine Hart requesting a debate under the Council’s Petition Scheme.

The petition requests that the Council overturn the closure of the Meole Brace Park and Ride

To receive any questions from Members, notice of which has been given in accordance with Procedure Rule 15.2.  Deadline for notification is 12.00 noon on Friday 10 July 2026

Report of the Interim Executive Director (S151) is attached

Contact Duncan Whitfield Tel 01743 254928

Report of the Strategic Finance Manager is attached

Contact Cheryl Sedgley     Email: cheryl.sedgley@shropshire.gov.uk

Report of the Service Director - Strategy & Change is attached

Contact: Paul Clarke  Email – paul.clarke@shropshire.gov.uk

Report of the Interim Executive Director (S151) is attached

Contact Duncan Whitfield Tel 01743 254928

Report of the Service Director – Legal & Governance (Monitoring Officer.) is attached

Contact Richard Phillips Tel 01743 256603

Report of the Service Director – Legal & Governance (Monitoring Officer.) is attached

Contact Richard Phillips Tel 01743 256603

The following motions have been received in accordance with Procedure Rule 16:

This Council:

1.    Celebrates the homecoming performance of William Shakespear’s ‘As You Like It’ by the Shropshire Youth Theatre, which took place at Soulton Hall on 8 May 2026.

2.    Recognises the deep historical and literary importance of this production, which returns the play to the specific North Shropshire landscape that influenced its creation.

3.    Observes that Soulton Hall was the childhood home of Thomas Lodge, whose work Rosalynde served as the primary source for the play; and was the estate of Sir Rowland Hill, the individual who inspired the character of Old Sir Rowland.

4.    Acknowledges the significant cultural heritage of the site, including the ancestral connections between the Hill family and Mary Arden, the mother of William Shakespeare.

5.    Applauds Soulton Hall for its continued dedication to the arts, specifically its support of youth performance groups and its achievement in staging a substantial portion of the Shakespearean canon within the county.

6.    Supports the ongoing collaboration between charitable organisations and the private sector as a powerful method for driving civic renewal and economic vitality in rural areas.

7.    Resolves to promote and celebrate the unique international literary legacy of Shropshire, ensuring that the contributions of our local heritage continue to inspire future generations of residents and visitors.

To receive the report of the Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority arising from its meeting held on 24 June 2026