Councillor Ben Higgins
Email: ben.higgins@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Council: Oxfordshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
23 meetings · Page 1 of 5
County Council - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 10.30 am
Charlotte Coxe Trust Committee - Thursday, 29 January 2026 4.00 pm
The Charlotte Coxe Trust Committee of Oxfordshire Council is scheduled to consider its financial activities for the year ending 31 March 2025. The committee will also review and approve minutes from previous meetings.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 2.00 pm
The Cabinet of Oxfordshire Council was scheduled to discuss a range of financial and strategic matters, including the budget and business planning for the coming years, and the adoption of new transport and learning disability plans. The meeting agenda also included reports from scrutiny committees and updates on revenue and capital programmes.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 December 2025 2.00 pm
The Oxfordshire County Council cabinet is scheduled to meet on 16 December 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including infrastructure funding, transport assessments, and the capital programme. The cabinet will also receive reports from scrutiny committees and consider future business.
County Council - Tuesday, 9 December 2025 10.30 am
The Oxfordshire County Council meeting on 9 December 2025 included discussion of a proposal to submit an Expression of Interest for a Mayoral Strategic Authority, a review of member allowances, and reports on gender and ethnicity pay gaps. Also on the agenda was a mid-term review of treasury management and a review of member champions. Several motions were put forward for consideration, covering topics such as emergency planning for reservoir discharges, community cohesion, mental health services, men's health awareness, and pavement weed clearance.
Decisions from Meetings
170 decisions · Page 26 of 34
Future Civil Enforcement Contract Models
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 July 2025 2.00 pm - July 15, 2025
...to prepare for the expiration of existing contracts with Trellint in March 2026, the Cabinet approved the procurement of four new Civil Enforcement Contracts covering services, software, a ZEZ checker, and ANPR cameras, while also delegating contract award decisions and exploring collaboration opportunities with neighboring authorities.
For Determination
Business Management & Monitoring Report - Revenue Update and Monitoring Report
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 July 2025 2.00 pm - July 15, 2025
...to note the Revenue Update and Monitoring Report, approve a £3.5m transfer to Adult Services, approve several virements relating to funding changes, and approve the change to the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) High Needs Block 2025/26 updated budgeted deficit.
For Determination
Financial and land agreements relating to the conversion of Woodeaton Manor School to an academy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 July 2025 2.00 pm - July 15, 2025
...to facilitate the conversion of Woodeaton Manor School to academy status, the Cabinet approved financial and land agreements including retaining maintenance responsibilities, providing funding for SEND adaptations, enhancing revenue funding, and delegating authority to finalize land transfer documentation.
For Determination
Connect to Work: Approval of final Development Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 July 2025 2.00 pm - July 15, 2025
...the Cabinet of Oxfordshire approved the final development plan, as agreed with the Department for Work and Pensions, for the delivery of the Connect to Work Programme in Oxfordshire, which includes a mixed model of internal delivery by Oxfordshire Employment and commissioned external partners, with an indicative program cost of £8.4 million.
Recommendations Approved
Proposed response to the 2025 Oxfordshire Travel and Transport Citizens' Assembly
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 July 2025 2.00 pm - July 15, 2025
... to approve the council’s initial response to the 20 recommendations from the 2025 Oxfordshire Travel and Transport Citizens' Assembly, support the development of a work programme to assess the recommendations' feasibility, and support deeper community involvement in transport policy.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 23
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 170