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 2 of 3

The Low Income Family Tracker

From: Executive - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 15, 2025

The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council resolved to note the report on 15/10/2025. The report detailed progress on the Low Income Family Tracker, including campaigns for Pension Credits, Healthy Start, Free School Meals, Warm Homes Discount, and Severe Disability Premium. Future campaigns are planned for Attendance Allowance and financial literacy support.

Recommendations Approved

Climate Change Strategy

From: Executive - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 09, 2025

Recommendations Approved

HMO Licence Fee, Civil Penalties Enforcement and Amenity Standards Policies

From: Executive - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 09, 2025

The report sets out the Council's policy for the setting of HMO licence fees, the duration of an HMO licence and the policy on amenity standards for all HMOs. The report recommends the approval of these policies, the setting of the new fees and the extension of the duration of an HMO licence from three years to five years.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 25

Average per Month: 0.8

Decisions Recorded: 13