Decisions

Decisions published

15/12/2020 - Forward Plan and Future Business ref: 8586    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 15/12/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 16/12/2020

Effective from: 15/12/2020

Decision:

Noted.


15/12/2020 - Petitions and Public Address ref: 8581    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 15/12/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 16/12/2020

Effective from: 15/12/2020

Decision:

None.


15/12/2020 - Questions from County Councillors ref: 8580    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 15/12/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 16/12/2020

Effective from: 15/12/2020

Decision:

None.


15/12/2020 - Oxfordshire Strategic Vision ref: 8582    Recommendations Approved

To consider and comment on a Draft Strategic Vision for Oxfordshire, as part of a wider public engagement exercise.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 15/12/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 16/12/2020

Effective from: 24/12/2020

Decision:

Recommendations agreed.

Lead officer: Susan Halliwell


15/12/2020 - A40 Science Transit 2 Funding and Full Business Case Submission ref: 8583    Recommendations Approved

To authorise the delegation of authority for submission of business case to Director and Cabinet Member for Environment.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 15/12/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 16/12/2020

Effective from: 24/12/2020

Decision:

Recommendations agreed.

Lead officer: Dominic Donnini


15/12/2020 - Minutes ref: 8579    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 15/12/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 16/12/2020

Effective from: 15/12/2020

Decision:

Agreed.


15/12/2020 - Declarations of Interest ref: 8578    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 15/12/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 16/12/2020

Effective from: 15/12/2020

Decision:

None.


15/12/2020 - Apologies for Absence ref: 8577    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 15/12/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 16/12/2020

Effective from: 15/12/2020

Decision:

Councillor Harrod


15/12/2020 - Capital Programme Monitoring Report - October 2020 ref: 8585    Recommendations Approved

Finance report on capital spending against budget allocations, including any necessary capital programme approvals.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 15/12/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 16/12/2020

Effective from: 24/12/2020

Decision:

Recommendation agreed.

Lead officer: Hannah Doney


15/12/2020 - Business Management & Monitoring Report - October 2020 ref: 8584    Recommendations Approved

To note and seek agreement of the report.

 

Joint Responsibility: Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Finance.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 15/12/2020 - Cabinet

Decision published: 16/12/2020

Effective from: 24/12/2020

Decision:

Recommendation agreed.

Lead officer: Hannah Doney, Louise Tustian


08/12/2020 - Report of the Independent Remuneration Panel on Member's Allowances ref: 8569    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: County Council

Made at meeting: 08/12/2020 - County Council

Decision published: 09/12/2020

Effective from: 08/12/2020

Decision:

Recommendation (2) Agreed nem con.


08/12/2020 - BOB Joint Health Scrutiny & Overview Committee ref: 8570    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: County Council

Made at meeting: 08/12/2020 - County Council

Decision published: 09/12/2020

Effective from: 08/12/2020

Decision:

Recommendations Agreed by 44 votes to 14, with 2 abstentions.


08/12/2020 - Motion by Councillor Michael Waine ref: 8571    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: County Council

Made at meeting: 08/12/2020 - County Council

Decision published: 09/12/2020

Effective from: 08/12/2020

Decision:

Motion carried by 35 votes to 15, with 11 abstentions.


08/12/2020 - Motion by Arash Fatemian ref: 8576    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: County Council

Made at meeting: 08/12/2020 - County Council

Decision published: 09/12/2020

Effective from: 08/12/2020

Decision:

The amendment by Councillor Damion Haywood as set out in the schedule of business was lost by 30 votes to 29.

 

The substantive Motion was carried unanimously.


08/12/2020 - Motion by Councillor Jane Hanna ref: 8573    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: County Council

Made at meeting: 08/12/2020 - County Council

Decision published: 09/12/2020

Effective from: 08/12/2020

Decision:

The Motion was carried unanimously.


08/12/2020 - Treasury Management Mid-Term Review (2020/21) ref: 8568    Recommendations Approved

To provide a mid-term review of Treasury Management Activity in 2020/21 in accordance with the CIPFA code of practice.

Decision Maker: County Council

Made at meeting: 08/12/2020 - County Council

Decision published: 09/12/2020

Effective from: 08/12/2020

Decision:

Recommendation agreed nem con.

Lead officer: Tim Chapple


08/12/2020 - Motion by Councillor Liz Leffman ref: 8575    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: County Council

Made at meeting: 08/12/2020 - County Council

Decision published: 09/12/2020

Effective from: 08/12/2020

Decision:

The Motion was carried by 51 votes to 5, with 4 abstentions.


08/12/2020 - Motion by Councillor Pete Sudbury ref: 8574    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: County Council

Made at meeting: 08/12/2020 - County Council

Decision published: 09/12/2020

Effective from: 08/12/2020

Decision:

With the consent of Council, Councillor Sudbury moved his motion, amended at the suggestion of Councillor Sames.

 

The Motion as amended was carried by Unanimously.


08/12/2020 - Motion by Councillor Emma Turnbull ref: 8572    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: County Council

Made at meeting: 08/12/2020 - County Council

Decision published: 09/12/2020

Effective from: 08/12/2020

Decision:

With the consent of Council, Councillor Brighouse withdrew this Motion.


08/12/2020 - Report of the Cabinet ref: 8567    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: County Council

Made at meeting: 08/12/2020 - County Council

Decision published: 09/12/2020

Effective from: 08/12/2020

Decision:

Council received the report of the Cabinet.

 

 

 


08/12/2020 - Questions with Notice from Members of the Council ref: 8566    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: County Council

Made at meeting: 08/12/2020 - County Council

Decision published: 09/12/2020

Effective from: 08/12/2020

Decision:

33 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 Walker undertook to investigate the issues Councillor Webber raised in relation to Drayton, including why it had taken, so far, three goes to get it right and whether an assurance that the work would be carried out correctly could be given.

 

In relation to Question 8, Councillor Constance gave an assurance to Councillor Webber that she would endeavour to accommodate the wishes of

Drayton, Sutton Courtenay and Marcham parishes in terms of LED colour, should budget allow.

 

In relation to Question 13, Councillor Walker gave Councillor Buckley an assurance to take the issue up with Senior Officers for a quick resolution of where the failings in the County were and whether they were within the organisation or with Contractors

 

In relation to Question 19, Councillor Gray undertook to provide Councillor Pressel with a further written answer giving more details on the progress of all LGA Peer Review recommendations.

 

In relation to Question 26, Councillor Stratford gave an assurance that he would look into providing Domestic Violence training to all front-line staff such as teachers, fire fighters and trading standards, subject to the funding being available to do so.

 

In relation to Question 30, Councillor Stratford undertook to provide Councillor Hannaby with a written answer detailing whether the contract gave the elderly and their families had the same rights and choices that existed when they had concerns and complaints as existed when the elderly received their reablement in Acute of Community Hospital provision and in relation to the new Living Well at Home future Commissioning which was a large part of the County budget spend. As the cost of delivering the new service would be met from the Pooled Budget fund, where would the accountability, monitoring and outcomes sit within the new service.

 

In relation to Question 31, Councillor Stratford undertook to provide Councillor Hannaby with a written answer on how the new way of working safeguards the elderly and vulnerable in their homes without 24hrs care continuity.

 

In relation to Question 33, Councillor Constance gave an assurance to Councillor Sudbury to ensure that specific targets for traffic reduction and modal shift are in the updated Local Transport Plan.


08/12/2020 - Questions with Notice from Members of the Public ref: 8565    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: County Council

Made at meeting: 08/12/2020 - County Council

Decision published: 09/12/2020

Effective from: 08/12/2020

Decision:

Mr Andrew Crawford to Councillor Lorraine Lindsay-Gale – See Annex 1


08/12/2020 - Petitions and Public Address ref: 8564    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: County Council

Made at meeting: 08/12/2020 - County Council

Decision published: 09/12/2020

Effective from: 08/12/2020

Decision:

Council received the following public address:

 

Ms Janet Phillips in relation to Agenda Item 8 (Question from Susanna Pressel);

 

Mr Michael Taylor in relation to Agenda Item 17 (Motion by Cllr Leffman);

 

Mr Charlie Hicks, in relation to Agenda Item 18 (Motion by Councillor Arash Fatemian).

 

Mr Michael O’Connor in relation to Agenda Item 18 (Motion by Councillor Arash Fatemian).

 

Ms Miranda Markham, in relation to Agenda Item (Motion by Councillor Michael Waine).

 


08/12/2020 - Appointments ref: 8563    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: County Council

Made at meeting: 08/12/2020 - County Council

Decision published: 09/12/2020

Effective from: 08/12/2020

Decision:

There were none.


08/12/2020 - Official Communications ref: 8562    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: County Council

Made at meeting: 08/12/2020 - County Council

Decision published: 09/12/2020

Effective from: 08/12/2020

Decision:

The Chairman

 

The Chairman

 

Council paid tribute


08/12/2020 - Declarations of Interest ref: 8561    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: County Council

Made at meeting: 08/12/2020 - County Council

Decision published: 09/12/2020

Effective from: 08/12/2020

Decision:

Councillor Jenny Hannaby declared a personal non-pecuniary interest in Agenda Item 12 by Virtue of her position as Chairman of a local Nursing Home and Chairman of Wantage Hospital League of Friends.

 

Councillor Arash Fatemian declared a personal non-pecuniary interest in Agenda Item 13 by virtue of a family member’s employment at Bicester Village in the past.

 


08/12/2020 - Apologies for Absence ref: 8560    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: County Council

Made at meeting: 08/12/2020 - County Council

Decision published: 09/12/2020

Effective from: 08/12/2020

Decision:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Hannah Banfield and Councillor Emma Turnbull


08/12/2020 - Minutes ref: 8559    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: County Council

Made at meeting: 08/12/2020 - County Council

Decision published: 09/12/2020

Effective from: 08/12/2020

Decision:

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 3 November 2020 were approverd and signed as an accurate record.


04/12/2020 - Provision of the Independent Financial Advice ref: 8555    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Pension Fund Committee

Made at meeting: 04/12/2020 - Pension Fund Committee

Decision published: 07/12/2020

Effective from: 04/12/2020

Decision:

Recommendations agreed subject to asking officers to run a procurement exercise to appoint an independent financial adviser or company of financial advisers, with a maximum contract period of 5 years, subject to a break clause at the end of year 2 and a 12 month notice period; and for Officers to explore the option of appointing a single source of independent financial advice for all Funds within the Brunel Pension Partnership.

 


04/12/2020 - Annual Report and Accounts ref: 8553    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Pension Fund Committee

Made at meeting: 04/12/2020 - Pension Fund Committee

Decision published: 07/12/2020

Effective from: 04/12/2020

Decision:

Recommendations Agreed.


04/12/2020 - Administration Report ref: 8552    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Pension Fund Committee

Made at meeting: 04/12/2020 - Pension Fund Committee

Decision published: 07/12/2020

Effective from: 04/12/2020

Decision:

Recommendations Agreed.


04/12/2020 - Risk Register ref: 8551    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Pension Fund Committee

Made at meeting: 04/12/2020 - Pension Fund Committee

Decision published: 07/12/2020

Effective from: 04/12/2020

Decision:

Recommendations Agreed.


04/12/2020 - Implementing the Climate Change Policy ref: 8550    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Pension Fund Committee

Made at meeting: 04/12/2020 - Pension Fund Committee

Decision published: 07/12/2020

Effective from: 04/12/2020

Decision:

Recommendations Agreed, subject to Members forwarding comments on recommendation (d) to Sean Collins.


04/12/2020 - Annual Business Plan ref: 8549    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Pension Fund Committee

Made at meeting: 04/12/2020 - Pension Fund Committee

Decision published: 07/12/2020

Effective from: 04/12/2020

Decision:

Recommendations Agreed.


04/12/2020 - Summary by the Independent Financial Adviser ref: 8558    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Pension Fund Committee

Made at meeting: 04/12/2020 - Pension Fund Committee

Decision published: 07/12/2020

Effective from: 04/12/2020

Decision:

Nothing further to report.


04/12/2020 - Overview and Outlook for Investment Markets ref: 8556    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Pension Fund Committee

Made at meeting: 04/12/2020 - Pension Fund Committee

Decision published: 07/12/2020

Effective from: 04/12/2020

Decision:

Recommendations Agreed.


04/12/2020 - EXEMPT ITEMS ref: 8554    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Pension Fund Committee

Made at meeting: 04/12/2020 - Pension Fund Committee

Decision published: 07/12/2020

Effective from: 04/12/2020

Decision:

Recommendation Agreed.


04/12/2020 - Overview of Past and Current Investment Position ref: 8557    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Pension Fund Committee

Made at meeting: 04/12/2020 - Pension Fund Committee

Decision published: 07/12/2020

Effective from: 04/12/2020

Decision:

Recommendations Agreed.


04/12/2020 - Report of the Local Pension Board ref: 8548    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Pension Fund Committee

Made at meeting: 04/12/2020 - Pension Fund Committee

Decision published: 07/12/2020

Effective from: 04/12/2020

Decision:

Recommendations Agreed.


04/12/2020 - Minutes of the Local Pension Board ref: 8547    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Pension Fund Committee

Made at meeting: 04/12/2020 - Pension Fund Committee

Decision published: 07/12/2020

Effective from: 04/12/2020

Decision:

Noted.


04/12/2020 - Petitions and Public Address ref: 8546    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Pension Fund Committee

Made at meeting: 04/12/2020 - Pension Fund Committee

Decision published: 07/12/2020

Effective from: 04/12/2020

Decision:

Mr Michiel Stofferis and Mr Andrew Finney, Fossil Free Oxfordshire.


04/12/2020 - Minutes ref: 8545    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Pension Fund Committee

Made at meeting: 04/12/2020 - Pension Fund Committee

Decision published: 07/12/2020

Effective from: 04/12/2020

Decision:

The Minutes of the Meeting held on 11 September 2020 were approved and signed as an accurate record.


04/12/2020 - Declarations of Interest - see guidance note ref: 8544    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Pension Fund Committee

Made at meeting: 04/12/2020 - Pension Fund Committee

Decision published: 07/12/2020

Effective from: 04/12/2020

Decision:

There were none.


04/12/2020 - Apologies for Absence and Temporary Appointments ref: 8543    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Pension Fund Committee

Made at meeting: 04/12/2020 - Pension Fund Committee

Decision published: 07/12/2020

Effective from: 04/12/2020

Decision:

The Director of Finance, Lorna Baxter and Councillor Lawrie Stratford.