Madhu Richards

The Executive decided to approve the Oxfordshire Infrastructure Strategy (OxIS) on 15/07/2026. The strategy outlines critical county-wide infrastructure needed to support development and sustainable growth through to 2050.

The Executive approved the proposal to consult on a Public Spaces Protection Order for Dog Fouling on 15/07/2026. This decision included approving the draft order, consultation questions, and the consultation letter.

The Executive decided to approve a four-year funding extension for the Our House project from November 2026 to March 2030. They also agreed to continue with the current support provider via waiver and delegate authority to the Head of Housing Solutions for minor amendments. The Executive agreed to utilise Housing Projects Reserves for the funding.

The West Oxfordshire District Council Executive approved recommendations for the Thames Valley Spatial Development Strategy. The decision was made on 15/07/2026. The Executive delegated detail agreements and working arrangements for pre-inception development to the Director of Governance and Regulatory Services in consultation with the Executive Member for Planning and Infrastructure.

The Executive, Council decided to approve the Regulation 19 draft submission Local Plan for public consultation on 15/07/2026. The decision included recommending to Council to delegate authority to the Head of Planning to make minor textual and presentational amendments to the draft plan prior to formal publication. The Local Development Scheme will also be published online and in agreed deposit locations.