Decision
Analysis
outcome: The transfer of management of Coroners Officers was authorised, with funding agreed on a tapering basis.
summary: The decision involves transferring the management of Coroners Officers from West Mercia Police to Shropshire Council.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to transfer the management of Coroners Officers from West Mercia Police to Shropshire Council.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves transferring staff and functions between different organizations.
affected_stakeholders: ["West Mercia Police", "Shropshire Council", "Coroners Officers"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There is no mention of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://shropshire.gov.uk/committee-services/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1782
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: RESOLVED: 3.1 To authorise the transfer of the management of the six (5 FTE) Coroners Officers from West Mercia Police to Shropshire Council with the transfer of funding agreed on a tapering basis as set out in the Table at paragraph 5.3. 3.2 To authorise the Service Director – Legal and Governance, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Health and Public Protection, to agree the detail of the transfer of staff and their functions with a target date of 1st October 2025
Date of Decision: July 9, 2025