Decisions

Recommendation approved.

There were no declarations of interest.

Noted.

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Recommendations approved.

Council RESOLVED:

a)              To note the review of political balance of committees to reflect the formation of the groups following the Council election on 1 May 2025. 

b)              To appoint members to the committees of the Council as listed at Annex 1 with the following amendments.

Councillor Gareth Epps appointed to the Thames Valley Police & Crime Panel.

On the People Overview & Scrutiny Committee:

Councillor Lee Evans will replace Councillor Kieron Mallon

On the Performance & Corporate Services Overview & Scrutiny Committee:

Councillor Kieron Mallon will replace Councillor Lee Evans

Councillor Emma Garnett appointed to the Oxfordshire County Council & Employers Joint Consultative Committee

Councillor Emma Markham appointed to the Oxfordshire County Council & Uniformed Members of the Fire Service Joint Consultative Committee. 

Recommendations approved with 62 votes in favour, 2 abstentions and no votes against.

Noted.

Councillor Ted Fenton was elected Vice-Chair for the 2025/26 Council Year.

Councillor Mark Lygo was elected Chair for the 2025/26 Council Year.

Councillor Liz Leffman was elected Leader of the Council.

Council noted her Cabinet appointments:

Resources and Deputy Leader:  Cllr Neil Fawcett

Future Economy and Innovation:  Cllr Ben Higgins

Children and Young People: Cllr Sean Gaul

Place, Environment and Climate Action: Cllr Judy Roberts

Finance, Property and Transformation: Cllr Dan Levy

Transport Management: Cllr Andrew Gant

Adults: Cllr Tim Bearder

Public Health and Inequalities: Cllr Kate Gregory

Community Wellbeing and Safety: Cllr Jenny Hannaby

Council noted the report on Opposition Arrangements and the Leaders of the Opposition:

Councillor Liz Brighouse, Labour & Cooperative Group

Councillor Liam Walker: Oxfordshire Alliance

Approved.