Issue - meetings

Cabinet Member: Resources and Deputy Leader

Forward Plan Ref: 2025/173

Non-key decision

Contact: Prisca Munzemba, Project Support Assistant

Prisca.mundemba@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Report by Deputy Chief Executive (Section 151 Officer)

To approve the Our People & Culture Strategy which ensures we develop high-performing, innovative, highly engaged and agile teams. Employing the best people and reflecting the communities we serve.

The Cabinet is RECOMMENDED to

a)    Note the refreshed Our People and Culture Strategy 2026–2028 and its four priority areas for attracting, supporting, developing and equipping colleagues to deliver high‑quality services for Oxfordshire.

b)    Note that the full Strategy is provided as an accessible PDF, which sets out the detailed approach, supporting actions, and measures of success.

Recommendations approved.

Cabinet received a report on the refreshed Our People and Culture Strategy 2026–2028 which outlined Oxfordshire Council’s approach to supporting and developing its workforce amid organisational change, focusing on leadership, culture, and capability to deliver quality services. This refreshed strategy was built on previous plans and responded to current challenges including Local Government Reorganisation and financial pressures.

Councillor Neil Fawcett, Cabinet Member for Resources and Deputy Leader, presented the report. Councillor Fawcett explained that The refreshed strategy maintains the four pillars of attract, thrive, grow, and lead, with a renewed focus on leadership development, diversity and inclusion, learning and development, and workforce planning to support staff during a period of significant organisational change.

The strategy was designed to help staff navigate the challenges of local government reorganisation, ensuring they felt secure and supported as they transitioned to new roles or organisations, and emphasising the importance of clear communication and ongoing engagement.

Councillor Fawcett moved and Councillor Gregory seconded the recommendations and they were approved.

RESOLVED to

a)    note the refreshed Our People and Culture Strategy 2026–2028 and its four priority areas for attracting, supporting, developing and equipping colleagues to deliver high‑quality services for Oxfordshire.

b)    note that the full Strategy is provided as an accessible PDF, which sets out the detailed approach, supporting actions, and measures of success.