Councillor Ron Batstone

County Council - Tuesday, 9 December 2025 10.30 am

Oxfordshire County Council is scheduled to meet on 9 December 2025 to discuss a number of issues, including a proposal to submit an Expression of Interest for a Mayoral Strategic Authority, the gender and ethnicity pay gap reports, and a review of member champions. Councillors will also consider recommendations from the Independent Remuneration Panel regarding member allowances. Motions concerning the Abingdon reservoir, community cohesion, mental health services, men's health, and pavement weed clearance are also scheduled to be discussed.

Audit & Governance Committee - Wednesday, 26 November 2025 1.00 pm

The Audit & Governance Committee of Oxfordshire Council is scheduled to meet on 26 November 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including the council's statement of accounts, treasury management, and counter-fraud measures. The committee will also consider the Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service's statement of assurance and updates to the risk management policy. Additionally, the meeting will cover whistleblowing, the constitution member working group, and the role of member champions.

Planning & Regulation Committee - Monday, 24 November 2025 2.00 pm

The Planning & Regulation Committee were scheduled to meet on 24 November 2025 to discuss planning and regulatory matters. The meeting was set to cover a planning application concerning Wroxton Fields Quarry, as well as the approval of minutes from a previous meeting. The committee was also scheduled to hear petitions and addresses from members of the public.

Oxfordshire Joint Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 20 November 2025 10.00 am

The Oxfordshire Joint Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee (HOSC) convened to discuss several key healthcare issues affecting the region. The agenda included updates on children's emotional wellbeing and mental health services, the establishment of a primary care working group, and the development of a neighbourhood health plan for Oxfordshire. Councillors were also scheduled to note responses to previous HOSC recommendations and to review the committee's forward work plan.

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.