Councillor Ben Higgins
Cabinet Member for Future Economy and Innovation
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
32 meetings · Page 1 of 7
County Council - Tuesday, 30 June 2026 - 10.30 am
County Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 10.00 am
The County Council of Oxfordshire Council convened for an extraordinary meeting on Wednesday 20 May 2026. The primary item scheduled for discussion was the election of a new Leader of the Council, following the recent resignation of Councillor Liz Leffman.
Annual Council, County Council - Tuesday, 12 May 2026 10.30 am
The County Council of Oxfordshire Council met on Tuesday 12 May 2026 to discuss the appointment of its Chair and Vice-Chair for the upcoming year, review the annual report of the Audit and Governance Committee, and consider the political balance of its various committees. The meeting also included discussions on the Scheme of Delegation to Officers and the Calendar of Meetings for 2026/27.
Charlotte Coxe Trust Committee - Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 11.30 am
The Charlotte Coxe Trust Committee met on Tuesday 12 May 2026. The primary business of the meeting was to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for the upcoming council year.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 April 2026 - 2.00 pm
The Oxfordshire County Council Cabinet met on Tuesday 21 April 2026 to discuss a range of important issues. Key topics included a significant update on the Improving our Fire and Rescue Service
consultation, with recommendations for continued engagement with employees on proposals for shift changes and the removal of a fire engine from Rewley Road Fire Station. The Cabinet was also scheduled to consider an investment plan for surplus income generated by the Oxford Congestion Charge, a progress update on devolution discussions for a Thames Valley Strategic Authority, and the proposed structure of a new three-year Cost of Living Programme funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund. Additionally, the meeting agenda included the adoption of new Community Asset Transfer and Community Leasing policies, updates to Parking Standards for New Developments, and the refresh of the Our People and Culture Strategy. Reports on community cohesion and delegated powers were also scheduled for discussion.
Decisions from Meetings
224 decisions · Page 1 of 45
Appointments
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 April 2026 - 2.00 pm - April 21, 2026
Oxfordshire Cabinet approved recommendations on 21/04/2026. There were no formal decisions to report to this meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies for Absence
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 April 2026 - 2.00 pm - April 21, 2026
Cabinet approved recommendations on 21/04/2026. Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Judy Roberts.
Recommendations Approved
For information only: Cabinet responses to Scrutiny items
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 April 2026 - 2.00 pm - April 21, 2026
The Cabinet of Oxfordshire Council decided to approve recommendations regarding Local Area SEND Partnership, Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS) guidance, Fostering, BMMR Public Health focus, and Parking Permits on 21/04/2026. They also partially accepted recommendations concerning school visits by local members and sharing best practice. The Cabinet accepted recommendations on the Draft Social Value Policy, with some rejections and partial acceptances, on 24/02/2026. Specific officer actions include developing a SEND Reform plan, reviewing EOTAS guidance, undertaking a business case for council tax offers for foster carers, devising metrics for vaping prevalence, and extending the online parking permit system contract.
Recommendations Approved
Forward Plan and Future Business
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 April 2026 - 2.00 pm - April 21, 2026
The Cabinet of Oxfordshire Council noted the Forward Plan and Future Business on 21 April 2026. The Cabinet will consider the Economic Development Strategy, Capital Programme Approvals, Quiet Lanes Policy & Implementation Framework, and the Best Start in Life Plan on 19 May 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Petitions and Public Address
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 April 2026 - 2.00 pm - April 21, 2026
The Cabinet of Oxfordshire Council decided to approve recommendations on 21/04/2026. The decisions covered reports from Scrutiny Committees, improving the Fire and Rescue Service, the Oxford Congestion Charge Investment Plan, the community cohesion action plan, and updates to Parking Standards for New Developments.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 32
- Average per month
- 2.3
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 224