Claire Locke
Council: West Oxfordshire
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
31 meetings · Page 1 of 7
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.
Decisions from Meetings
57 decisions · Page 2 of 12
Response to government consultation on local government reorganisation in Oxfordshire
From: Executive - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 2.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council decided to approve recommendations on 11 March 2026. The decision delegated authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to submit a response to the government's statutory consultation on local government reorganisation for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire.
Recommendations Approved
Biodiversity duty report
From: Executive - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 2.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The West Oxfordshire District Council Executive approved the Biodiversity Duty Report for publication on 11 March 2026. The report details actions taken and planned to conserve and enhance biodiversity. It includes plans for a biodiversity audit of council service areas and the establishment of a nature recovery group.
Recommendations Approved
National Planning Policy Framework: Proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system
From: Executive - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 2.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council approved recommendations on 11 March 2026 regarding proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework. The council agreed to submit its suggested draft consultation response to the government.
Recommendations Approved
Ubico Service Agreement
From: Executive - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 2.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council approved the Ubico Service Agreement on 11 March 2026. They resolved to approve the agreement in principle and delegate authority to the Director of Place, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to agree the final wording of the Service Agreement, Lease Agreement, and updated Service Specification.
Recommendations Approved
Quarterly Finance Review Q3
From: Executive - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 2.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council approved recommendations on 11 March 2026. The council noted its financial performance for Quarter Three 2025-2026 and delegated authority to the Director of Finance to review earmarked reserves.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 31
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 57 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.