Lesley McLean - Councillor for Cherwell (Kidlington West)

Councillor Lesley McLean

Liberal Democrat Kidlington West Deputy Leader of the Council & Portfolio Holder for Finance, Property and Regeneration and Deputy Leader of Liberal Democrat Group

Email: lesley.mclean@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Council: Cherwell

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Budget Planning Committee (Guest) Planning Committee (Committee Member) Executive (Vice-Chair, Vice-Chair, in the Chair) Accounts, Audit and Risk Committee (Guest) Overview and Scrutiny Committee Council (Committee Member) Shareholder Committee (Vice-Chair) Licensing Acts Committee (Committee Member) General Licensing Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

94 meetings · Page 1 of 19

Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Thursday 4 June 2026 4.00 pm

June 04, 2026, 4:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 6.30 pm

May 20, 2026, 6:30 pm
Executive Vice-Chair

Executive - Tuesday 7 April 2026 6.30 pm

April 07, 2026, 6:30 pm
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Thursday, 19 March 2026 - 4.00 pm

March 19, 2026, 4:00 pm
Accounts, Audit and Risk Committee Guest

Accounts, Audit and Risk Committee - Wednesday 18 March 2026 6.30 pm

March 18, 2026, 6:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

314 decisions · Page 10 of 63

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

Treasury Management Report - Mid-year review 2025/26 (September 2025)

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

...noted the Treasury Management mid-year review for 2025/26, as recommended by the Accounts, Audit and Risk Committee.

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

Castle Quay Banbury - Roof Works

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

...to approve the allocation of £1.65 million from the Capital Programme to fund roof works at Castle Quay in Banbury, ensuring a watertight roof to prevent rent loss and tenant claims.

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 94

Average per Month: 3.6

Decisions Recorded: 314