Madhu Richards
Council: West Oxfordshire
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
75 meetings · Page 3 of 15
Council - Wednesday, 25th March, 2026 2.00 pm
The West Oxfordshire District Council meeting on 25 March 2026 saw significant debate and decisions on the future of its planning committees, the impact of new waste disposal centre restrictions, and the urgent issue of Thames Water's performance. Councillors voted to merge planning sub-committees, implement changes to member question rules, and expressed strong concerns regarding the new booking system for household waste and recycling centres. A motion calling for Thames Water to be brought into public ownership was also passed.
Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday, 19th March, 2026 6.00 pm
The Audit and Governance Committee of West Oxfordshire Council met on Thursday 19 March 2026 to review the council's financial procedures, audit plans, and governance arrangements. Key decisions included the approval of revised Financial Procedure Rules and the Internal Audit Plan for 2026/27.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 4 March 2026 - 5.30 pm
Decisions from Meetings
77 decisions · Page 1 of 16
Response to government consultation on local government reorganisation in Oxfordshire
From: Executive - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 2.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council decided to approve recommendations on 11 March 2026. The decision delegated authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to submit a response to the government's statutory consultation on local government reorganisation for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire.
Recommendations Approved
West Oxfordshire Local Plan 2043 - Spatial Options Consultation Summary Report and Local Development Scheme (LDS) Update
From: Executive - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 2.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council approved recommendations on 11 March 2026. The council agreed to publish the Local Plan Spatial Options Consultation Summary Report and the updated Local Development Scheme online.
Recommendations Approved
Ubico Service Agreement
From: Executive - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 2.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council approved the Ubico Service Agreement on 11 March 2026. They resolved to approve the agreement in principle and delegate authority to the Director of Place, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to agree the final wording of the Service Agreement, Lease Agreement, and updated Service Specification.
Recommendations Approved
National Planning Policy Framework: Proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system
From: Executive - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 2.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council approved recommendations on 11 March 2026 regarding proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework. The council agreed to submit its suggested draft consultation response to the government.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Enforcement Policy
From: Executive - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 2.00 pm - March 11, 2026
The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council approved the Corporate Enforcement Policy on 11 March 2026. The Executive delegated authority to the Director of Governance and Regulatory Services to approve future minor amendments to the policy.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 75
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 77