Councillor Ron Batstone

Planning & Regulation Committee - Monday, 19 January 2026 2.00 pm

The Planning & Regulation Committee of Oxfordshire Council was scheduled to discuss two significant planning applications. The first concerned a flexible commercial development at the former Wicklesham Quarry in Faringdon, and the second related to the determination of conditions for mineral extraction at Thrupp Farm in Radley, near Abingdon.

Performance & Corporate Services Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 16 January 2026 10.00 am

The Performance & Corporate Services Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Oxfordshire Council met on Friday 16 January 2026 to discuss the council's budget proposals for 2026/27 to 2030/31 and the refresh of the Social Value Policy. The committee also reviewed its action tracker, forward work plan, and responses to previous scrutiny recommendations.

Audit & Governance Committee - Wednesday, 14 January 2026 1.00 pm

The Audit & Governance Committee of Oxfordshire Council was scheduled to discuss the council's financial strategies, internal audit progress, and governance arrangements. Key topics included the Treasury Management Strategy, the Financial Management Code of Practice, and updates on the Annual Governance Statement.

County Council - Tuesday, 9 December 2025 10.30 am

The Oxfordshire County Council meeting on 9 December 2025 included discussion of a proposal to submit an Expression of Interest for a Mayoral Strategic Authority, a review of member allowances, and reports on gender and ethnicity pay gaps. Also on the agenda was a mid-term review of treasury management and a review of member champions. Several motions were put forward for consideration, covering topics such as emergency planning for reservoir discharges, community cohesion, mental health services, men's health awareness, and pavement weed clearance.

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

The Audit & Governance Committee of Oxfordshire Council was scheduled to discuss the council's financial performance and audit results for the 2024/25 financial year. Key topics included the draft audit reports from Ernst & Young, the Statement of Accounts, treasury management, counter-fraud measures, and risk management updates.