Councillor Dr Isabel Creed

Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2026/27

From: Council - Monday 15 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 15, 2025

...approved the continuation of the existing Council Tax Reduction Income Banded Scheme for working-age applicants for 2026/27, with amendments for annual uprating and pensioner regulations.

Recommendations approved

Motions

From: Council - Monday 15 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 15, 2025

...to support residents and firefighters in Oxfordshire by opposing the reduction in firefighter numbers, the implementation of 12-hour shifts, and the merger of Kidlington and Rewley Fire Stations.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment of Independent Persons for Standards

From: Council - Monday 15 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 15, 2025

...Tom Edwards and Terry Williams were appointed as Independent Persons for Standards for a four-year term expiring in December 2029.

Recommendations Approved

Amendment(s) to Committee Membership

From: Council - Monday 15 December 2025 6.30 pm - December 15, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Shaws Farm, Station Road, Blackthorn, Bicester, OX25 1TP

From: Planning Committee - Thursday 4 December 2025 4.00 pm - December 04, 2025

...the demolition of existing commercial buildings and residential redevelopment of the site at Shaws Farm, Station Road, Blackthorn, Bicester, OX25 1TP to provide ten dwellings, associated means of access, car parking, public open space and landscaping was approved in line with officer recommendation, subject to conditions and completion of a S106 legal agreement.

Recommendations Approved