Frank Wilson
Council: West Oxfordshire
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
36 meetings · Page 1 of 8
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
58 decisions · Page 2 of 12
Westhive update and consideration of future options
From: Executive - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 13, 2025
...to ensure continued community grant funding, officers were requested to review platform hosting options, and the Director of Place was delegated responsibility for procuring a new service, subject to call-in.
Recommendations Approved
Council tax support 2026/27
From: Executive - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 13, 2025
...to recommend to Full Council the revised Council Tax Support Scheme for the financial year 2026/2027, including a 3.5% increase to income bands from 1 April 2026 or the inflationary increase in welfare benefits (whichever is greater), and the transfer of any surplus in the Hardship Fund to 2026/2027.
Recommendations Approved
Local Government Reorganisation
From: Executive - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 13, 2025
... recommendations regarding Local Government Reorganisation were approved, including submitting a full proposal for a two unitary model, subject to call-in.
Recommendations Approved
The Low Income Family Tracker
From: Executive - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 15, 2025
The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council resolved to note the report on 15/10/2025. The report detailed progress on the Low Income Family Tracker, including campaigns for Pension Credits, Healthy Start, Free School Meals, Warm Homes Discount, and Severe Disability Premium. Future campaigns are planned for Attendance Allowance and financial literacy support.
Recommendations Approved
Safeguarding Policy Update July 2025
From: Executive - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 15, 2025
The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council approved the updated Safeguarding Policy and Procedures on 15 October 2025. The policy consolidates changes to referral processes and clarifies key responsibilities.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 36
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 58