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Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 September 2026 - 2.00 pm
September 15, 2026 at 2:00 pm Cabinet View on council websiteSummary
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The Cabinet of Oxfordshire County Council met on Tuesday 15 September 2026, approving the Local Transport Delivery Plan and its submission to the Department for Transport, and also approving the response to a motion concerning Disabled Facilities Grants for individuals with Motor Neurone Disease. The meeting also noted the council's treasury management activity for the first quarter of the financial year.
Response to Motion by Councillor Evans on Motor Neurone Disease
The Cabinet approved the council's response to a motion proposed by Councillor Lee Evans regarding Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs), with a particular focus on individuals living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and other progressive, life-limiting conditions. The response noted the County Council's role in assessing needs and referring cases to District Councils, who are responsible for administering the grants and overseeing the completion of works. The Cabinet also acknowledged that delays in the DFG process can impact residents and place additional pressure on social care services. The report highlighted that the County Council's assessment process for individuals with MND has been prioritised, with average waits significantly shorter than for other DFG applicants. The Cabinet approved the response to the motion, which will be presented to Full Council.
DfT Local Transport Delivery Plan
The Cabinet approved Oxfordshire's Local Transport Delivery Plan (LTDP) for submission to the Department for Transport (DfT). This plan details how the council will allocate the £245.5 million consolidated funding settlement received from the DfT for the period 2026/27 to 2029/30. The LTDP aligns with the council's Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (LTCP) and aims to foster a greener, fairer, and healthier Oxfordshire by promoting sustainable transport. Key areas of investment include bus services, active travel infrastructure, highway maintenance, and electric vehicle infrastructure. The plan also incorporates the DfT's Local Transport Quantifiable Carbon Guidance, with an implementation plan to embed carbon assessment into transport decision-making processes. Authority was delegated to the Director of Environment & Highways, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Transport, to amend the LTDP as needed.
Treasury Management Quarter 1 Report 2026/27
The Cabinet noted the council's treasury management activity for the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year. The report indicated that the council's outstanding debt totalled £261 million, with an average interest rate paid on long-term debt of 4.42%. No new external borrowing was raised during the quarter, and £4 million of maturing debt was repaid. The council's investment portfolio totalled £387.9 million, generating gross interest receivable of £4.22 million, which was an overachievement against the budget. The report also confirmed that the council operated within its treasury limits and Prudential Indicators for the quarter.
Reports from Scrutiny Committees
The Cabinet received reports from the Performance and Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee regarding the Business Management and Monitoring Report for the Fire and Rescue Service, and from the Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee concerning OxBus 2040. The Cabinet will respond to these reports in due course.
Forward Plan and Future Business
The Cabinet noted the items identified for forthcoming meetings, including discussions on the transfer of Resource Base responsibility from SENSS to host schools, the Economic Development Strategy, the Speedwell House Early Works Package, and the Movement and Place Plans. Future Cabinet meetings will also address the establishment of the Thames Valley Strategic Planning Board and the adoption of a Community Benefit and Shared Ownership Policy for renewable energy development.
For Information Only: Cabinet Responses to Scrutiny Items
The Cabinet noted the responses to scrutiny reports on CAT Policy, Bus Services and Rural Transport (including Mobility Hubs), and School Streets.
The meeting also included standard procedural items such as apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and the approval of minutes from previous meetings. There were no questions submitted by County Councillors or petitions received from the public. Councillor Matt Webb was noted as having been appointed as Small Business Champion.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Questions from County Councillors
Recommendations ApprovedOxfordshire Cabinet approved recommendations on 15/09/2026. No formal decisions were submitted to this meeting.
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Minutes
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet of Oxfordshire Council decided on 15 September 2026 to approve the minutes of meetings held on 14 and 28 July 2026.
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DfT Local Transport Delivery Plan
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet of Oxfordshire Council decided to approve the Local Transport Delivery Plan and its submission to the Department for Transport, along with the implementation plan for the Department for Transport's Local Transport Quantifiable Carbon Guidance. This decision was made on 15/09/2026. Authority was delegated to the Director of Environment & Highways, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Transport, to amend the Local Transport Delivery Plan.
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Apologies for Absence
Recommendations ApprovedOxfordshire Cabinet received apologies for absence from Councillors Tim Bearder, Judith Edwards and Rebecca Fletcher. Recommendations were approved on 15/09/2026.
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Response to Motion by Councillor Evans on Motor Neurone Disease
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet of Oxfordshire Council decided to approve recommendations regarding the Disabled Facilities Grant process and the response to a motion on Motor Neurone Disease on 15 September 2026. The Cabinet noted the County Council's role in delivering Disabled Facilities Grants, including assessment and referral to District Councils. They also approved the response to the motion concerning the timeliness of these grants for individuals with Motor Neurone Disease and other progressive conditions.
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Forward Plan and Future Business
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet of Oxfordshire Council on 15 September 2026 noted changes to the Forward Plan. Items deferred to 20 October 2026 included the Henley Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Study, the HR & Cultural Change - Quarterly Employee Data Report, the Proposed Resource Base transfer from SENSS to schools, the Economic Development Strategy, and Movement and Place Plans. The Community Benefit and Shared Ownership Policy was deferred to 15 December 2026.
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Treasury Management Quarter 1 Report 2026/27
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet of Oxfordshire Council approved recommendations on 15/09/2026. The council noted its treasury management activity for the first quarter of 2026/27.
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For information only: Cabinet responses to Scrutiny items
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet of Oxfordshire Council decided on 15/09/2026 to note responses to scrutiny items. The Cabinet partially accepted recommendations regarding the Community Asset Transfer Policy, agreeing to add further explanation of terms online and consider building condition as part of transfer terms. They also accepted recommendations to add Public Health to the Community Asset Transfer and Community Leasing Working Group and to contribute to developing a common definition of 'social value'.
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Declarations of Interest
Recommendations ApprovedCabinet approved recommendations on 15/09/2026.
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Petitions and Public Address
Recommendations ApprovedOxfordshire Cabinet approved recommendations on 15/09/2026. No formal decisions were recorded.
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Reports from Scrutiny Committees
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet of Oxfordshire Council received reports from Scrutiny Committees on 15 September 2026 and will respond in due course. The Cabinet agreed that relevant officers will provide updates on progress against committed actions for 12 months or until completion.
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Appointments
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet of Oxfordshire Council decided to approve recommendations on 15/09/2026. Cabinet noted that Councillor Matt Webb had been appointed as Small Business Champion.
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