Councillor Andrew Coles
Email: andrew.coles@westoxon.gov.uk
Council: West Oxfordshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
25 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Council - Wednesday, 25th March, 2026 2.00 pm
The West Oxfordshire District Council meeting on 25 March 2026 saw significant debate and decisions on the future of its planning committees, the impact of new waste disposal centre restrictions, and the urgent issue of Thames Water's performance. Councillors voted to merge planning sub-committees, implement changes to member question rules, and expressed strong concerns regarding the new booking system for household waste and recycling centres. A motion calling for Thames Water to be brought into public ownership was also passed.
Decisions from Meetings
13 decisions · Page 1 of 3
Options Appraisal of Leisure Management Arrangements
From: Executive - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 15, 2025
The purpose of this report is to inform the Executive of the leisure management options appraisal outcomes and to seek authority to commence implementation of the selected management options for the Leisure Services.
Recommendations Approved
Infrastructure Funding Statement
From: Executive - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 15, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Business Rates Write off in excess of £5,000
From: Executive - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 15, 2025
To seek approval to write off irrecoverable business rates in excess of £5,000
Recommendations Approved
Safeguarding Policy Update July 2025
From: Executive - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 15, 2025
The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council approved the updated Safeguarding Policy and Procedures on 15 October 2025. The policy consolidates changes to referral processes and clarifies key responsibilities.
Recommendations Approved
Reconsideration of Business Rates Hardship Relief
From: Executive - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 15, 2025
To reconsider an application for Hardship Relief that was previously declined under a Delegated Decision meeting in July 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 25
Average per Month: 0.8
Decisions Recorded: 13