Cabinet Member: Finance

Forward Plan Ref: 2025/100

Contact: Kathy Wilcox, Head of Corporate Finance

Kathy.wilcox@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Report by Executive Director of Resources and Section 151 Officer

THE CABUNET is RECOMMENDED to:

a)      Note the report and annexes.

b)     Approve the allocation of Homes for Ukraine grant funding as set out in Annex C.

Recommendations approved.

Cabinet received a report which set out the Quarter 1 2025/26 performance and Strategic risk overview for the council as well as an update on the Homes for Ukraine Scheme.

Councillor Dan Levy, Cabinet Member for Finance, Property and Transformation, presented the report. At the end of quarter one, 59% of measures had met or exceeded targets, 18% were amber, and 10% were red. The report emphasised addressing underperformance and the importance of meaningful metrics. The council noted challenges with special educational needs and but acknowledged progress and adherence to budget plans. The report also covered the Homes for Ukraine scheme, praising community support for displaced Ukrainians and Hong Kong residents.

Councillor Levy moved and Councillor Leffman seconded the recommendations, and they were approved.

RESOLVED to:-

a)      note the report and annexes.

b)     approve the allocation of Homes for Ukraine grant funding as set out in Annex C.