Delegated decisions linked to this meeting

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• Ubico Service Agreement

  Recommendations Approved

  The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council approved the Ubico Service Agreement on 11 March 2026. They resolved to approve the agreement in principle and delegate authority to the Director of Place, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to agree the final wording of the Service Agreement, Lease Agreement, and updated Service Specification.

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• West Oxfordshire Local Plan 2043 - Spatial Options Consultation Summary Report and Local Development Scheme (LDS) Update

  Recommendations Approved

  The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council approved recommendations on 11 March 2026. The council agreed to publish the Local Plan Spatial Options Consultation Summary Report and the updated Local Development Scheme online.

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• National Planning Policy Framework: Proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system

  Recommendations Approved

  The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council approved recommendations on 11 March 2026 regarding proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework. The council agreed to submit its suggested draft consultation response to the government.

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• Response to government consultation on local government reorganisation in Oxfordshire

  Recommendations Approved

  The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council decided to approve recommendations on 11 March 2026. The decision delegated authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to submit a response to the government's statutory consultation on local government reorganisation for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire.

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• Corporate Enforcement Policy

  Recommendations Approved

  The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council approved the Corporate Enforcement Policy on 11 March 2026. The Executive delegated authority to the Director of Governance and Regulatory Services to approve future minor amendments to the policy.

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• Biodiversity duty report

  Recommendations Approved

  The West Oxfordshire District Council Executive approved the Biodiversity Duty Report for publication on 11 March 2026. The report details actions taken and planned to conserve and enhance biodiversity. It includes plans for a biodiversity audit of council service areas and the establishment of a nature recovery group.

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• Quarterly Service Review Q3

  Recommendations Approved

  The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council approved recommendations on 11 March 2026. The council noted the 2025-26 Quarter Three service performance report.

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• Kilkenny Car Park

  Recommendations Approved

  The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council approved recommendations on 11 March 2026 to incorporate Kilkenny Car Park into the Parking Order. This decision allows the council to regulate and manage the car park's use. The council will erect new signs and issue penalty charge notices for breaches of the terms and conditions.

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• Approach to commissioning 3 year SLA 2027 onwards

  Recommendations Approved

  The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council approved the commissioning approach for the three-year Community Grants programme on 11 March 2026. This approval included the criteria for the scheme and an increase to the base budget. The Executive delegated authority for oversight of the commissioning process to the Director of Place, in consultation with the Executive Member for Stronger Healthier Communities.

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• Quarterly Finance Review Q3

  Recommendations Approved

  The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council approved recommendations on 11 March 2026. The council noted its financial performance for Quarter Three 2025-2026 and delegated authority to the Director of Finance to review earmarked reserves.

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• Review of Publica Members Agreement and Service Specifications

  Recommendations Approved

  The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council approved recommendations on 11 March 2026. The decision approved proposed amendments and an extension to governance arrangements for Publica. The Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader, was delegated authority to finalise and enact these changes.

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• HomeseekerPlus Policy Review

  Recommendations Approved

  The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council approved recommendations for the HomeseekerPlus Policy Review on 11 March 2026. The council agreed to approve the draft policy for public consultation and delegate authority to adopt the new policy following consideration of consultation results.

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Attendees

Councillor Rachel Crouch Executive Member for Stronger, Healthy Communities • Labour • Witney South

Councillor Andrew Prosser Executive Member for Climate Action and Nature Recovery. • Green Party • Witney North

Councillor Geoff Saul Executive Member for Housing and Social Care • Labour and Co-operative • Chipping Norton

Councillor Alaric Smith Executive Member for Finance; Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group. • Liberal Democrats • Bampton and Clanfield

Councillor Tim Sumner Executive Member for Leisure and Carterton Area Strategy • Liberal Democrats • Stonesfield and Tackley

Councillor Andy Graham Leader of the Council; Chair of Performance and Appointments Committee; Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group • Liberal Democrats • Charlbury and Finstock

Councillor Duncan Enright Deputy Leader of the Council; Executive Member for Economic Development, Vice-Chair Performance and Appointments Committee; Leader of the Labour Group. • Labour and Co-operative • Witney East

Councillor Lidia Arciszewska Executive Member for Environment. • Liberal Democrats • Freeland and Hanborough

Councillor Hugo Ashton Executive Member for Planning. • Liberal Democrats • Burford

Councillor Julian Cooper Chair of Uplands Area Planning Sub-Committee • Liberal Democrats • Woodstock and Bladon

Councillor Genny Early Deputy Leader of the Green Group • Green Party • Stonesfield and Tackley

Councillor Dan Levy Liberal Democrats • Eynsham and Cassington

Councillor David Melvin Liberal Democrats • Carterton North East

Councillor Elizabeth Poskitt Liberal Democrats • Woodstock and Bladon

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