Issue - meetings

Cabinet Member: Children, Education & Families

Forward Plan Ref: 2016/028

Contact: Vikki Gledhill, Business Development Manager Tel: 07736 184311

Report by Director for Children’s Services (CA10 ).

The report seeks confirmation that Oxfordshire County Council, in conjunction with Oxford University, will support proposals for new governance and management arrangements at Hill End.

The Cabinet is RECOMMENDED to:

(a)      Approve the business case for the proposal to establish a new charitable entity;

(b)      Provide a mandate to work jointly with Oxford University to implement and progress the establishment of a new charitable company/entity for the governance and management of the Hill End; and

(c)      Confirm that the council will support one-off set-up and transition costs and provide project management input which will resourced from Hill End’s ring-fenced business reserve.

Recommendations agreed.

Cabinet considered a report seeking confirmation that Oxfordshire County Council, in conjunction with Oxford University, will support proposals for new governance and management arrangements at Hill End.

Councillor Gill Sanders, Shadow Cabinet Member for Children, Education & Families, spoke in support of the proposals, referring to the huge support from the public for the facilities to continue. It was the only opportunity for some youngsters to enjoy outdoor activities. Councillor Sanders suggested that officers explore a link with Science Oxford and that it would be good if the University could take an active interest.

The Leader informed Cabinet of an email from Councillor Godden in support of the proposals. He thanked Vikki Gledhill and her team for all their efforts.

RESOLVED:             to:

(a)       approve the business case for the proposal to establish a new charitable entity;

(b)       provide a mandate to work jointly with Oxford University to implement and progress the establishment of a new charitable company/entity for the governance and management of the Hill End; and

(c)       confirm that the council will support one-off set-up and transition costs and provide project management input which will resourced from Hill End’s ring-fenced business reserve.