Andrew Coles - Councillor for West Oxfordshire (Witney Central)

Councillor Andrew Coles

Labour Witney Central Chair of West Oxfordshire District Council

Email: andrew.coles@westoxon.gov.uk

Council: West Oxfordshire

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Committees: Council (  Chair )

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

25 meetings · Page 1 of 5

Council Chair

Council - Wednesday, 22nd July, 2026 2.00 pm

July 22, 2026, 2:00 pm
Council Chair

Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 2.00 pm

May 20, 2026, 2:00 pm
Council Chair

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.

March 25, 2026, 2:00 pm
Council Chair

Council - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 2.00 pm

February 25, 2026, 2:00 pm
Council Chair

Council - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 2.00 pm

January 28, 2026, 2:00 pm

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

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