Councillor Tim Bearder

Delegated Decisions by Leader of the Council approved recommendations on 27/08/2026. The Leader agreed the proposed model for introducing a Deputy Cabinet Member for Strategic Plan Delivery, confirmed the role is non-statutory and advisory with no decision-making powers, and agreed governance safeguards, the role description, a refreshed DBS check requirement, and a communications approach.

The Cabinet of Oxfordshire Council approved recommendations on 28/07/2026. The council will implement safeguards including individual assessments, reviews, hardship requests, and monitoring of complaints, appeals, and risk escalations. A cohort of 33 people identified as potentially affected by all three proposed changes will be contacted directly for review.

Oxfordshire Cabinet approved recommendations on 28/07/2026. Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Laura Gordon.

Cabinet of Oxfordshire Council decided to approve recommendations on 28/07/2026.

The Cabinet of Oxfordshire Council decided on 28/07/2026 to approve recommendations regarding the Adult Social Care Contributions Policy. The Cabinet response confirmed alignment with the Oxfordshire Way, outlined how implementation would remain proportionate and efficient, and detailed safeguards for vulnerable individuals. Officers will provide an update to Scrutiny six months after policy implementation.