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Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Finance, Property and Transformation - Friday, 3 July 2026 9.30 am
July 3, 2026 at 9:30 am Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Finance, Property and Transformation View on council websiteSummary
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The Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Finance, Property and Transformation meeting, held on Friday 3 July 2026, approved funding agreements for school expansions at Grove CE Primary School and Faringdon Community College, and for remodelling works at Mabel Prichard Special School. The minutes of the meetings held on 12 September 2025, 10 October 2025, and 12 December 2025 were confirmed by the Chair as correct records.
Grove CE Primary School Expansion
The Cabinet Member approved the completion of a Funding Agreement with the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust (ODST) to release over £2 million for the construction of a new teaching block at Grove CE Primary School. This expansion is necessary to address pupil-place pressure in the north of Grove due to local housing growth. The project will increase the school's admission number by 105 places and add a 39-place nursery. The total budget for this expansion is £9.494 million, funded by S106 contributions and corporate resources. The new building will be heated by air source heat pumps, contributing to the council's commitment to be a carbon-neutral organisation by 2030. The expansion project has already received planning approval and has been supported by the relevant stakeholders.
Faringdon Community College Accommodation
A Funding Agreement with Cambrian Learning Trust was approved, releasing over £2 million for the construction of new accommodation at Faringdon Community College. This project will replace four temporary buildings that are no longer fit for purpose. The funding for this expansion, totalling £6.100 million, is entirely from S106 contributions. The new accommodation will be energy-efficient, utilising air source heat pumps and solar panels, with the inclusion of electric vehicle charging points. The project has undergone planning approval with the Vale of White Horse District Council.
Mabel Prichard Special School Remodelling
The Cabinet Member approved the sealing of a Funding Agreement with The Gallery Trust for the remodelling of classroom accommodation and associated works at Mabel Prichard Special School in Oxford. This project will create 23 additional special school places to meet increasing demand. The expansion will be achieved by remodelling and refurbishing recently vacated accommodation at Orchard Meadow School. The total capital budget for this project is £1.900 million, funded from the SEN Strategy Phase 2 provision. The works will include the creation of new classrooms, improved staff facilities, and enhanced parking and highway access. The project aligns with Oxfordshire's Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Sufficiency Delivery Strategy and has received planning permission from Oxford City Council.
Minutes of Previous Meetings
The minutes of the meetings held on 12 September 2025, 10 October 2025, and 12 December 2025 were confirmed by the Chair as correct records.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
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Funding Agreement with Cambrian Learning Trust
Recommendations ApprovedDelegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Finance, Property and Transformation approved the completion of a Funding Agreement with Cambrian Learning Trust on 03 July 2026. This agreement releases funding to enable the Trust to contract for the construction of new accommodation at Faringdon Community College. The agreement requires Cambrian Learning Trust to procure contractors and consultants in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023.
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Mabel Prichard Special School
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet Member for Finance, Property and Transformation of Oxfordshire Council approved recommendations on 03 July 2026. The decision was to approve the sealing of a Funding Agreement between the Council and The Gallery Trust. This agreement will enable The Gallery Trust to draw down funding for classroom remodelling and associated works to expand Mabel Prichard School.
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Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Recommendations ApprovedThe Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Finance, Property and Transformation of Oxfordshire Council approved the minutes of previous meetings on 12 September 2025, 10 October 2025, and 12 December 2025 on 03 July 2026. Councillor Dan Levy confirmed the minutes of the 12 September 2025 meeting as accurate records. Councillor Liz Leffman approved the funding agreement for Heyford Park School expansion. Councillor Dan Levy approved the leasehold acquisition of a warehouse in Bicester.
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Petitions and Public Address
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet Member for Finance, Property and Transformation of Oxfordshire Council approved recommendations on 03/07/2026. No further details on specific officer actions were provided.
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Grove CE Primary School
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet Member for Finance, Property and Transformation of Oxfordshire Council approved the completion of a Funding Agreement with Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust on 03 July 2026. This agreement releases funding to enable the construction of a new teaching block at Grove CE Primary School. ODST will be required to comply with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Subsidy Control Act 2022 in selecting contractors and consultants.
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