Councillor Bethia Thomas

County Council - Tuesday, 24 March 2026 10.30 am

The County Council of Oxfordshire Council met on Tuesday 24 March 2026 to discuss the Director of Public Health's Annual Report, proposed amendments to the Officers' Code of Conduct, and several motions from councillors concerning public realm maintenance, living wages, waste recycling centres, and climate adaptation. The meeting also included a report from the Cabinet on its recent activities.

County Council - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 10.30 am

The Oxfordshire County Council meeting on 10 February 2026 approved the 2026/27 Pay Policy Statement and adopted a balanced budget for 2026/27 to 2030/31, including a council tax precept of £567,372,273.74 and a Band D council tax of £2,006.78. The council also approved its Capital Programme for 2026/27 to 2036/37 and its Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy for 2026/27.

Place Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 4 February 2026 10.00 am

The Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Oxfordshire Council met on Wednesday 04 February 2026 to discuss road safety initiatives and the repair of defects on the county's roads. Key decisions included agreeing to a series of recommendations to improve road safety, enhance communication regarding highway maintenance, and recruit more Bikeability instructors. The committee also agreed to add school streets to its future agenda and to monitor changes to Household Waste and Recycling Centre bookings.

County Council - Tuesday, 9 December 2025 10.30 am

The Oxfordshire County Council meeting on 9 December 2025 included discussion of a proposal to submit an Expression of Interest for a Mayoral Strategic Authority, a review of member allowances, and reports on gender and ethnicity pay gaps. Also on the agenda was a mid-term review of treasury management and a review of member champions. Several motions were put forward for consideration, covering topics such as emergency planning for reservoir discharges, community cohesion, mental health services, men's health awareness, and pavement weed clearance.

Performance & Corporate Services Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 5 December 2025 10.00 am

The Performance and Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a range of topics, including public health, devolution, parking permits and the FixMyStreet platform. The committee was scheduled to review performance, consider recommendations, and monitor progress against strategic priorities.