Councillor Ben Higgins
Email: ben.higgins@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Council: Oxfordshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
34 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Future Economy and Innovation - Monday, 8 June 2026 10.00 am
Annual Council, County Council - Tuesday, 12 May 2026 10.30 am
Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Future Economy and Innovation - Monday, 11 May 2026 10.00 am
Decisions from Meetings
217 decisions · Page 36 of 44
Minutes
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 July 2025 2.00 pm - July 15, 2025
...the Cabinet approved the minutes of the meeting held on 17 June 2025 as a correct record, agreed to appointments to various bodies supporting the Council's executive functions, endorsed recommendations and adopted a proposed Post 16 Transport Policy Statement regarding Home to School Transport, authorized a public consultation on a temporary congestion charging scheme and development of minor schemes to mitigate the impact of the Botley Road closure, noted the Quarterly Employee Data Report, noted the Business Management & Monitoring Report and approved related proposals for reserves, noted the Capital Outturn Report for 2024-25, approved the inclusion of a programme of work into the capital programme funded by the Traffic Congestion Improvement Fund, and noted the items identified for forthcoming meetings and responses to scrutiny items.
Recommendations Approved
Petitions and Public Address
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 July 2025 2.00 pm - July 15, 2025
...to approve the recommendations related to the proposed response to the 2025 Oxfordshire Travel and Transport Citizens' Assembly, the Fair Funding Review 2.0, and the Business Management & Monitoring Report - Revenue Update and Monitoring Report.
Recommendations Approved
Update on Process of Producing the Minerals and Waste Local Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 July 2025 2.00 pm - July 15, 2025
... to align with the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023, the Cabinet approved ending the current Minerals and Waste Local Plan preparation process and authorized starting a new one under the new plan-making process, delegating authority to the Director of Economy and Place to make necessary changes to the Minerals and Waste Development Scheme and conduct a review within six months if the Act's provisions are not yet in force.
Recommendations Approved
Future Civil Enforcement Contract Models
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 July 2025 2.00 pm - July 15, 2025
...to prepare for the expiration of existing contracts with Trellint in March 2026, the Cabinet approved the procurement of four new Civil Enforcement Contracts covering services, software, a ZEZ checker, and ANPR cameras, while also delegating contract award decisions and exploring collaboration opportunities with neighboring authorities.
For Determination
Financial and land agreements relating to the conversion of Woodeaton Manor School to an academy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 July 2025 2.00 pm - July 15, 2025
...to facilitate the conversion of Woodeaton Manor School to academy status, the Cabinet approved financial and land agreements including retaining maintenance responsibilities, providing funding for SEND adaptations, enhancing revenue funding, and delegating authority to finalize land transfer documentation.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 34
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 217