Issue details

Wheatley Flood Alleviation Scheme - Oxfordshire County Council Contribution

 

 

The funding strengthens the funding case for the Wheatley West Flood Alleviation Scheme and supports delivery of the scheme.

 

The preferred scheme option would:

  • Remove 18 residential and 5 non‑residential properties from a very significant flood risk category.
  • Deliver £4,699,432 in economic benefits over the lifetime of scheme.
  • Represent the best‑performing option assessed through Incremental Benefit Cost Ratio (IBCR) analysis based on SODC Outline Business Case.

 

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/06/2026

Decision due: 18 Jun 2026 by Director of Economy & Place

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Environment and Economy

Lead director: Director of Economy & Place

Contact: Lewis Purbrick, Flood Mitigation Officer Email: Lewis.Purbrick@Oxfordshire.gov.uk.

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