Decisions

To seek approval of a proposed 20mph speed limit.

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management agreed to defer a decision on the proposed introduction of 20mph and 30mph speed limits in order to discuss a way forward.

Appointment of a governors with NHS Foundation Trusts.

Agreed to defer to the Cabinet meeting on 29 November 2022.

None

Approval for Property Strategy.

Recommendations agreed.

To provide a mid-term review of Treasury Management Activity in 2022/23 in accordance with the CIPFA code of practice.

Recommendations agreed.

To note and seek agreement of the report.

Recommendations agreed.

Agree a new Climate and Natural Environment Policy Statement.

Recommendations approved with the following amendments:

a)              Agree this Climate and Natural Environment Policy Statement to ensure environmental considerations are placed at the heart of policy and decision-making across the County Council.

b)              Re-affirm commitment to the shared environment principles of the Future Oxfordshire Partnership Oxford-Cambridge Arc, set out in Appendix 1.

c)              Lead positive change through a new County-wide strategic framework, detailed in Appendix 2, to ensure the principles for climate action, environmental resilience and nature recovery are embedded in the breadth of County Council partnership activity across Oxfordshire.

d)              delegate authority to make amendments to the Policy to the Corporate Director Environment & Place.

With the consent of Council, this report was withdrawn

The time being 3.40 pm, this Motion was considered dropped in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 15.1

Motion agreed unanimously

Motion carried by 36 votes to 0 with 14 abstentions

Motion carried by 36 votes to 16 with 1 abstention

Motion agreed unanimously

Recommendations agreed (nem con)

The motion was lost by 32 votes to 19 with 1 abstention

The motion was lost by 36 votes to 18 with no abstentions

The motion was lost by 35 votes to 19 with no abstentions

Recommendations agreed (nem con)

Council received the report of the Cabinet

In relation to a question from Cllr Charlie Hicks, Cllr Calum Miller undertook to ensure that the KPI statistics contained in the Business Management & Monitoring report were presented to Scrutiny Committees on a routine basis.

In relation to a question from Cllr Brad Baines, Cllr Calum Miller undertook to explore, with District Council and other agency partners, possible options for enhancing support for key workers employed by the Council including housing costs.

In relation to a question from Cllr Yvonne Constance, Cllr Duncan Enright undertook to provide a written response on the process for consulting town and parish councils on the “Decide and Provide”  requirements for Transport Assessments

Recommendations agreed (nem con)

15 questions with Notice were asked. Details of the questions and answers and supplementary questions and answers will be set out in the Annex to the minutes

In relation to question 6 (Councillor Brad Baines to Councillor Andrew Gant) Councillor Gant undertook to provide a written response on the Council’s objectives for providing level 2 Bikeability training.

In relation to question 11 (Councillor Liam Walker to Councillor Andrew Gant) Councillor Gant undertook to provide information on the monitoring by the Highways Department of new 20mph schemes

Question from Ms Aodhin MacBride to Councillor Duncan Enright

Question from Mr Richard Parnham to Councillor Andrew Gant

Question from Mr Peter West to Councillor Andrew Gant

Petitions

7 petitions on issues concerning children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Mary Totman, Olivia Johnson and Ross Kuklinski were invited to address the Council

Public Address

Paul Roberts regarding the work of Aspire Oxfordshire

Jamie Clark regarding School Streets

Zahura Plummer, Danny Yee, Richard Parnham. Robin Tucker, and Nick Welch regarding the Motion by Councillor Eddie Reeves (Item 15)

Council noted the following appointment:-

Councillor Walker to replace Councillor Corkin on People Overview and Scrutiny Committee

The Chair reported on her recent and forthcoming engagements including visits to thank volunteers in various divisions across the County, the Civic Supper, the Farm visit on 4^th November and Christmas carols on 6 December.

Councillor Middleton declared an interest in item 17 – Motion by Councillor Nigel Simpson – as a resident of Yarnton,  withdrew from the meeting during the discussion and did not vote thereon.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Ash, Banfield, Bennett, Bulmer, Corkin, Lygo, Thomas and Paule

The minutes of the meeting held on 7 October 2022 were amended as follows:-

Item 9 - Report of the Cabinet

In relation to a question from Cllr Liam Walker, Cllr Calum Miller explained the reasons why the programme for LED street lighting has been delayed but he had been assured that it would be completed in the current financial year

In relation to a question from Cllr Liam Walker, Cllr Andrew Gant undertook to inform Cllr Walker of where the advertisement of the traffic regulation order for the Cowley LTN had been published

and agreed as a correct record