Decision

·      
To approve the continuation of a strategic
partnership with Trust for Oxfordshire’s Environment (TOE)
following a successful pilot scheme to support community-led
biodiversity projects in South Oxfordshire and enter into a grant
agreement for 2025/26.

·      
To approve the transfer of £56,250 for 2025/26
of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding from the provisional
capital programme to the approved capital budget programme to fund
at least three projects delivering new wildlife habitats, tree
planting and improved access to the countryside.

·      
To transfer £56,250 to TOE subject to the
completion of a funding agreement that sets out the assessment
criteria for release of funds to applicants and monitoring
requirements to the district council.