Councillor Zoe McLernon

...to support residents and firefighters in Oxfordshire by opposing the reduction in firefighter numbers, the implementation of 12-hour shifts, and the merger of Kidlington and Rewley Fire Stations.

...Tom Edwards and Terry Williams were appointed as Independent Persons for Standards for a four-year term expiring in December 2029.

...approved the continuation of the existing Council Tax Reduction Income Banded Scheme for working-age applicants for 2026/27, with amendments for annual uprating and pensioner regulations.

...noted the Treasury Management mid-year review for 2025/26, as recommended by the Accounts, Audit and Risk Committee.