Councillor Bethia Thomas
Email: bethia.thomas@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Council: Oxfordshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
28 meetings · Page 1 of 6
County Council - Tuesday, 9 December 2025 10.30 am
Oxfordshire County Council is scheduled to meet on 9 December 2025 to discuss a number of issues, including a proposal to submit an Expression of Interest for a Mayoral Strategic Authority, the gender and ethnicity pay gap reports, and a review of member champions. Councillors will also consider recommendations from the Independent Remuneration Panel regarding member allowances. Motions concerning the Abingdon reservoir, community cohesion, mental health services, men's health, and pavement weed clearance are also scheduled to be discussed.
Oxfordshire Health & Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm
The Oxfordshire Health & Wellbeing Board was scheduled to meet to discuss updates on homelessness prevention, health strategies, safeguarding, and community health initiatives. The board was also expected to review annual reports from the Oxfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board (OSAB) and the Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Board (OSCB). Councillor Liz Leffman, Leader of the Council, was scheduled to chair the meeting.
Place Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 12 November 2025 10.00 am
The Place Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Oxfordshire Council met on 12 November 2025 to discuss a range of topics including rail infrastructure, local government reorganisation, and movement and place plans. The committee was scheduled to review reports and consider recommendations to be made to the cabinet.
County Council - Tuesday, 4 November 2025 11.00 am
The Oxfordshire County Council meeting scheduled for 4 November 2025 included an address by the Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire, Mrs Marjorie Glasgow BEM, and consideration of the new strategic plan, changes to financial regulations and the youth justice annual plan. Councillors were also expected to discuss a number of motions, including one to end the Oxford Congestion Charge scheme.
Place Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 24 September 2025 10.00 am
The Place Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Oxfordshire Council met on Wednesday 24 September 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including verge and vegetation management, part night lighting, future bus regulation options, and the strategic context for city centre development. Councillor Liam Walker, Leader of the Opposition Group Oxfordshire Alliance, chaired the meeting. The committee was scheduled to review reports and consider recommendations to be made to the cabinet.
Decisions from Meetings
94 decisions · Page 7 of 19
Committees and Review of Political Balance
From: Annual Council, County Council - Tuesday, 20 May 2025 10.30 am - May 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Election of Chair for the 2025/26 Council Year
From: Annual Council, County Council - Tuesday, 20 May 2025 10.30 am - May 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
General Dispensations
From: Annual Council, County Council - Tuesday, 20 May 2025 10.30 am - May 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Election of Vice-Chair for the 2025/26 Council Year
From: Annual Council, County Council - Tuesday, 20 May 2025 10.30 am - May 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Appointments
From: Annual Council, County Council - Tuesday, 20 May 2025 10.30 am - May 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 28
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 94