Devolution Update - Thames Valley Strategic Authority

April 21, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet of Oxfordshire Council approved recommendations on 21/04/2026. The decision noted progress on devolution discussions, the evolving national policy context, and agreed to continue constructive engagement with partner authorities and the Government.

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Purpose

The report updates on the Thames Valley devolution discussions from December 2025 to March 2026, focusing on the progression towards establishing a Mayoral Strategic Authority (MSA) and the interim step of a Foundation Strategic Authority (FSA) as per evolving government policy.


Decision

Recommendations approved.

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Tuesday, 21 April 2026 - 2.00 pm on April 21, 2026

Supporting Documents

Annex 1 260212 MHCLG letter Spatial Development Strategies Foundation Strategic Authorities Minister.pdf
Annex 2a Expression Of Interest for a Thames Valley Strategic Authority_.pdf
CA210426 Devolution Update - Thames Valley Strategic Aithority Cabinet 21 April 2026.pdf
Annex 2b - Existing EOI.pdf
Annex 2c Unlocking a UK Economic Powerhouse The Case for a Thames Valley Mayor.pdf
Annex 3 Devolution_Framework_Explainer_-_Non-Mayoral_Foundation_Strategic_Authorities.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date21 Apr 2026
Effective from28 Apr 2026
Expected date21 Apr 2026
Originally due21 Apr 2026
Lead officerKim Sawyer
Subject to call-inYes