Review of Proportionality and Committee Membership and Amendment to Outside Body Representative
October 19, 2026 Council (Other) Approved View on council websiteFull council record
Decision
Resolved
(1) That the amended constitution of the Council (paragraph 3.2 of the report) and Political Groups (paragraph 4.2 of the report) be noted.
(2) That the amended allocation of seats on committees that are subject to the political balance requirements (Table 1 in the report) be noted.
(3) That the amended allocation of seats on committees that are not subject to the political balance requirements (Table 2 in the report) be noted.
(4) That the following amendments to committee membership, as advised by the respective Liberal Democrat, Conservative, Labour and Reform UK Group Leaders be noted:
Audit and Governance Committee
REMOVE Councillor Julian Nedelcu
ADD Councillor Dr Kerrie Thornhill
Budget Planning Committee
REMOVE Councillor David Hingley
ADD Councillor Paul Jeffreys
Overview and Scrutiny Committee
One Liberal Democrat vacancy remains
(5) That Councillor Dr Timothy Faltermeyer be appointed as the Cherwell District Council representative on the Thames Valley Police and Crime Panel.
Related Meeting
Council - Monday 19 October 2026 6.30 pm on October 19, 2026
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| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 19 Oct 2026 |