Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Cabinet approved the Digital Roadmap 2026-2030 and endorsed a phased delivery approach.
summary: The decision at stake is the approval of the Digital Roadmap 2026-2030, outlining key activities and benefits for digital transformation.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve the Digital Roadmap 2026-2030, outlining key activities for digital transformation.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves significant investment decisions and potential changes to existing systems.
affected_stakeholders: ["Service Director for Enabling Services", "Head of Service - Automation and Technology", "Portfolio Holder for Transformation and Economic Growth"]
contentiousness_score: 7
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://shropshire.gov.uk/committee-services/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1941
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: RESOLVED 2.1 To approve the Digital Roadmap 2026–2030, attached at Appendix A. Appendix B (plan on a page) provides details for each workstream the key activities during each phase of the roadmap and benefits over the life of the programme. This supports delivery of the Corporate Plan, Improvement Plan, Digital Strategy and Financial Sustainability Programme. 2.2. Endorse the phased delivery approach set out within the roadmap, comprising: Phase 1 – Mobilise, Prioritise and Decide (2026/27) Phase 2 – Foundations and Early Value (2027/28) Phase 3 – Scale and Transform (2028/29) Phase 4 – Optimise and Sustain (2029/30) 2.3. Note that the roadmap establishes the strategic direction, delivery priorities and initial funding envelope for digital transformation and that future investment decisions relating to major system replacements, platform licensing, implementation activity and associated procurements will be subject to separate business cases, governance approvals and procurement processes where required. 2.4. Delegate authority to the Service Director for Enabling Services and the Head of Service – Automation and Technology, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Transformation and Economic Growth, to make amendments to the roadmap, delivery sequencing and associated delivery plans, provided such changes do not materially alter the strategic objectives, scope or overall direction approved by Cabinet.
Date of Decision: August 5, 2026