Councillor Laura Gordon

Place Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 12 November 2025 10.00 am

The Place Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Oxfordshire Council met on Wednesday 12 November 2025 to discuss a range of significant local issues. Key topics scheduled for consideration included plans for the future of rail travel in Oxfordshire, updates on infrastructure funding and improvement programmes, and proposals for local government reorganisation. The committee also reviewed progress on movement and place plans and received an update on the Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service improvement programme.

People Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 6 November 2025 10.00 am

The People Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to discuss a Care Quality Commission (CQC) feedback report, inequalities across Oxfordshire, and the transition of young people into adulthood. The committee, led by Councillor Ian Snowdon, Deputy Leader of Oxfordshire Alliance and Shadow Cabinet Member for Place, Environment & Climate Action, was also scheduled to review its work programme and action tracker.

County Council - Tuesday, 4 November 2025 11.00 am

The Oxfordshire County Council meeting scheduled for 4 November 2025 included an address by the Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire, Mrs Marjorie Glasgow BEM, and consideration of the new strategic plan, changes to financial regulations and the youth justice annual plan. Councillors were also expected to discuss a number of motions, including one to end the Oxford Congestion Charge scheme.

Extra - Local Government Reorganisation, Place Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 24 September 2025 2.00 pm

The Place Overview & Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss a progress update on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Oxfordshire. Councillor Liz Leffman, the Leader of the Council, was invited to present the update, and the committee was asked to consider the report and make recommendations to the Cabinet. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss petitions and public addresses.

Place Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 24 September 2025 10.00 am

The Place Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Oxfordshire Council met on Wednesday 24 September 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including verge and vegetation management, part night lighting, future bus regulation options, and the strategic context for city centre development. Councillor Liam Walker, Leader of the Opposition Group Oxfordshire Alliance, chaired the meeting. The committee was scheduled to review reports and consider recommendations to be made to the cabinet.