Councillor Ron Batstone

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

The Planning & Regulation Committee of Oxfordshire Council met to discuss planning and regulation matters in Oxfordshire. The main item for consideration was a planning application relating to Wroxton Fields Quarry, with a recommendation for approval subject to a Section 106 legal agreement[^2].

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.

Planning & Regulation Committee - Monday, 13 October 2025 2.00 pm

The Oxfordshire Council Planning & Regulation Committee met on Monday 13 October 2025 to discuss planning and regulatory matters within the county. The committee was scheduled to discuss an application to extend the life of a waste transfer facility at Sutton Courtenay and to approve the minutes from previous meetings. Councillors were also to make declarations of interest, and hear petitions and public addresses.

Audit & Governance Committee - Wednesday, 17 September 2025 1.00 pm

The Audit & Governance Committee of Oxfordshire County Council was scheduled to meet on 17 September 2025 to discuss several key items, including treasury management performance, internal audit progress, and the annual report from the Monitoring Officer. Councillors were also expected to consider updates to the council's financial regulations and its policy on the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA). Additionally, the committee was to review the terms of reference for the Audit Working Group and make appointments to outside bodies.