Issue details

Deputy Cabinet Member Positions

To consider the proposed introduction of a Deputy Cabinet Member for Strategic Plan Delivery. The role would provide additional political capacity to support delivery of agreed Strategic Plan priorities and forward planning of Cabinet business. It would be non-statutory and advisory, with no executive decision-making powers or delegated authority.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/08/2026

Decision due: 27 Aug 2026 by Delegated Decisions by Leader of the Council

Lead member: Leader

Lead director: Director of Law & Governance and Monitoring Officer

Contact: Emily Schofield, Acting Head of Strategy Email: emily.schofield@oxfordshire.gov.uk Tel: 07881 311707.

Plan Reference: 26/195

Reason No Public Access: None