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Meeting: 07/10/2022 - County Council (Item 68)

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Report of the Cabinet meeting of 19 July 2022.

 

Decision:

Council received the report of the Cabinet

 

In relation to a question from Cllr Ian Snowdon, Cllr Calum Miller undertook to provide a written answer on the  implications for the capital programme of the land acquisitions fpr the Watlington Relief Road and the Milton Heights Bridge

 

In relation to a question from Cllr Robin Bennett, Cllr Duncan Enright undertook to provide a written response on progress with the Didcot Town Scheme

 

 

Minutes:

Council received the report of the Cabinet

 

In relation to a question from Cllr Brad Baines, Cllr Glynis Phillips updated members on the actions being taken resulting from the consultations with the Oxford “Street Voice Citizen’s Jury.

 

In relation to a question from Cllr David Bartholomew, Cllr Calum Miller confirmed that there had been no impact to the Council’s finances arising from the severance of the S113 agreement with Cherwell District Council

 

In relation to a question from Cllr Donna Ford, Cllr Calum Miller, said that the Council will continue to scrutinise the costs in Children’s services in view of the projected overspend but explained the drivers behind these costs and the need to maintain services to children and families.

 

In response to a question from Cllr Donna Ford, Cllr Calum Miller explained that the national factors which had resulted increased costs of services for children in care

 

In response to a question from Cllr Eddie Reeves, Cllr Calum Miller explained the reasons for increased agency costs including staff shortages particularly in professional services and care staff.

 

In response to a question from Cllr David Bartholomew, Cllr Calum Miller confirmed that a report on the Council’s capital programme would be considered by Cabinet in due course

 

In relation to a question from Cllr Ian Snowdon, Cllr Calum Miller undertook to provide a written answer on the implications for the capital programme of the land acquisitions for the Watlington Relief Road and the Milton Heights Bridge

 

In response to a question from Cllr David Bartholomew, Cllr Liz Leffman said that the Council was reviewing the number of properties within its portfolio and the implications of introducing gender inclusive toilet facilities

 

In response to questions from Councillors John Howson and Bob Johnston, Cllr Duncan Enright explained the reasons for the response to the proposed rail freight interchange at Ardley

 

In relation to a question from Cllr Robin Bennett, Cllr Duncan Enright undertook to provide a written response on progress with the Didcot Town Scheme

 

 

 

 


Meeting: 13/09/2022 - County Council (Item 9.)

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Report of the Cabinet meeting of 19 July 2022.