Agenda and decisions

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Cabinet Member: Deputy Leader with Responsibility for Climate Change, Environment and Future Generations

Forward Plan Ref: 2024/207

Contact: Sarah Hassenpflug, Energy Systems Lead (Sarah.Hassenpflug@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Chief Executive (CMDDLC5).

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to

a)    Approve delegated authority to the Director of Economy and Place to award a contract for Local Area Energy Planning, pending the decision by the Future Oxfordshire Partnership (FOP) on the 30th July to allocate budget from the Housing and Growth Deal Fund, and a subsequent procurement exercise.

In the event the Economy and Place position is vacant at the award date, agreement is requested for the delegation to move to the Chief Executive. 

Recommendations approved.

Cabinet Member:Deputy Leader with responsibilitiy for Climate Change, Environment and Future Generations

Forward Plan Ref: 2024/242

Contact: Paul Grant, Head of Legal

(Paul.Grant@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Chief Executive (CMDDLC5)

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to note the report.

Recommendation approved.