Gareth Epps - Councillor for Oxfordshire

Councillor Gareth Epps

 Liberal Democrat

Email: gareth.epps@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Council: Oxfordshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Remuneration Sub-Committee (Appraisals) (Committee Member) Remuneration Committee (Committee Member) Oxfordshire Joint Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) County Council (Committee Member) Remuneration Disciplinary Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Planning & Regulation Committee (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Remuneration Sub-Committee (Appraisals) Committee Member

Remuneration Sub-Committee (Appraisals) - Thursday, 14 August 2025 10.00 am

The Remuneration Sub-Committee (Appraisals) of Oxfordshire Council met on 14 August 2025 to discuss several items, including the mid-point appraisal review of the Chief Executive. The meeting also included the election of a chair and deputy chair for the upcoming council year. Councillors were reminded of the rules regarding declaration of interests.

August 14, 2025
Remuneration Committee Committee Member

Remuneration Committee - Wednesday, 9 July 2025 2.00 pm

The Remuneration Committee of Oxfordshire Council was scheduled to meet on 9 July 2025 to discuss a number of issues, including the establishment of a Remuneration Sub-Committee (Appraisals) to handle the appraisal process for the Chief Executive, a review of appointments to outside bodies, and a report on gender equality and ethnicity pay gaps within the council. They were also scheduled to discuss increasing the council's capacity to meet the commitments of the Devolution White Paper.

July 09, 2025
County Council Committee Member

County Council - Tuesday, 8 July 2025 10.30 am

The Oxfordshire County Council was scheduled to meet on 8 July 2025 to discuss several reports and motions, including the Oxfordshire Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee’s annual report, a proposed parental leave policy for councillors, and a number of motions concerning special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) funding and transport. The agenda also included a presentation of a scroll to a former councillor.

July 08, 2025
Oxfordshire Joint Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Oxfordshire Joint Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 5 June 2025 10.00 am

The Oxfordshire Joint Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee (JHOSC) convened to discuss several key issues impacting health services in the region, including NHS reforms, system pressures, and the progress of Oxfordshire as a Marmot Place. The committee also planned to review and provide feedback on the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust’s Quality Account, and to consider its future work programme. The meeting included updates from various health organisations and discussions on strategies to improve healthcare delivery and address health inequalities.

June 05, 2025
Remuneration Committee

Remuneration Committee - Tuesday, 20 May 2025 11.30 am

The Oxfordshire Council Remuneration Committee convened on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, to elect the chair and deputy chair for the upcoming 2025/26 council year. Councillor Liz Leffman was elected as Chair, and Councillor Neil Fawcett was elected as Deputy Chair.

May 20, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Minutes

From: County Council - Tuesday, 4 November 2025 11.00 am - November 04, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Calendar of meetings 2026/27

From: County Council - Tuesday, 4 November 2025 11.00 am - November 04, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Appointments

From: County Council - Tuesday, 4 November 2025 11.00 am - November 04, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Use of Special Urgency

From: County Council - Tuesday, 4 November 2025 11.00 am - November 04, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 17

Average per Month: 2.1

Decisions Recorded: 39