John Howson - Councillor for Oxfordshire

John Howson

 Liberal Democrat Group  Cabinet Member for Children, Education & Young People's Services

Email: john.howson@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Council: Oxfordshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet Remuneration Committee Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Children, Education & Young People’s Services County Council Pension Fund Committee Shareholder Committee (Cabinet Committee) Oxfordshire Health & Wellbeing Board Remuneration (Appointments) Sub-Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Cabinet

Cabinet - Tuesday, 22 April 2025 2.00 pm

The Oxfordshire Council Cabinet was scheduled to meet on 22 April 2025 to discuss the cost of living support package for 2025/26, capital programme approvals, and future business. The meeting was also scheduled to include responses to scrutiny items and reports from scrutiny committees.

April 22, 2025
County Council

County Council - Tuesday, 1 April 2025 10.30 am

The Oxfordshire County Council was scheduled to meet on 1 April 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including the Director of Public Health’s annual report, constitutional amendments, and a review of political balance on committees. The agenda also included motions on a national care service and banking hubs, as well as a report on interim arrangements for emergency decisions following the county council elections. The meeting was also scheduled to cover a report of the cabinet, and the use of urgency provisions.

April 01, 2025
Shareholder Committee (Cabinet Committee)

Shareholder Committee (Cabinet Committee) - Tuesday, 25 March 2025 3.00 pm

March 25, 2025
Cabinet

Cabinet - Tuesday, 25 March 2025 2.00 pm

March 25, 2025
Cabinet

Extra, Cabinet - Thursday, 20 March 2025 2.00 pm

March 20, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

225 decisions · Page 41 of 45

Ethical Procurement Policy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17 September 2024 2.00 pm - September 17, 2024

...to approve the recommendations outlined in the Ethical Procurement Policy, which details the Council's stance on ethical considerations in procurement, including modern slavery, supplier expectations, and fair employment practices.

Recommendations Approved

Forward Plan and Future Business

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17 September 2024 2.00 pm - September 17, 2024

...to note the Forward Plan and Future Business and approve the recommendations.

Recommendations Approved

Appointments

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17 September 2024 2.00 pm - September 17, 2024

...to note the appointment of Cllr Sudbury to the Cooperative Councils Innovation Network (CCIN) as a Category A (Strategic) appointment.

Recommendations Approved

Sustainable School Travel Strategy 2024-25

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17 September 2024 2.00 pm - September 17, 2024

...to approve the draft Sustainable School Travel Strategy 2024-25 for adoption and publication on the County Council's website by September 25, 2024.

Recommendations Approved

Community Wealth Building - Action Plan and Next Steps

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17 September 2024 2.00 pm - September 17, 2024

...to approve the Community Wealth Building action plan, including the planned expenditure of £350,000 for the 2024/25 financial year and allowing the portfolio holder discretion to fine-tune spending.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 56

Average per Month: 3.7

Decisions Recorded: 225