Councillor Bethia Thomas
Email: bethia.thomas@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Council: Oxfordshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
29 meetings · Page 1 of 6
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.
Performance & Corporate Services Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 5 December 2025 10.00 am
The Performance and Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a range of topics, including public health, devolution, parking permits and the FixMyStreet platform. The committee was scheduled to review performance, consider recommendations, and monitor progress against strategic priorities.
Oxfordshire Health & Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 4 December 2025 2.00 pm
The Oxfordshire Health & Wellbeing Board was scheduled to meet to discuss updates on homelessness prevention, healthy housing, neighbourhood health, community insight profiles, safeguarding, and partnership boards. The board was also expected to review the forward work programme.
Place Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 12 November 2025 10.00 am
The Place Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Oxfordshire Council met on 12 November 2025 to discuss a range of topics including rail infrastructure, local government reorganisation, and movement and place plans. The committee was scheduled to review reports and consider recommendations to be made to the cabinet.
County Council - Tuesday, 4 November 2025 11.00 am
The Oxfordshire County Council meeting scheduled for 4 November 2025 included an address by the Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire, Mrs Marjorie Glasgow BEM, and consideration of the new strategic plan, changes to financial regulations and the youth justice annual plan. Councillors were also expected to discuss a number of motions, including one to end the Oxford Congestion Charge scheme.
Decisions from Meetings
94 decisions · Page 14 of 19
Motion by Councillor Eddie Reeves - Congestion Commission
From: County Council - Tuesday, 10 December 2024 10.30 am - December 10, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Motion by Councillor Ian Middleton - Badger culling
From: County Council - Tuesday, 10 December 2024 10.30 am - December 10, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Motion by Councillor Charlie Hicks - Citizens' Assembly on the Future of Transport in Central Oxfordshire
From: County Council - Tuesday, 10 December 2024 10.30 am - December 10, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Motion by Councillor Eddie Reeves - Farming
From: County Council - Tuesday, 10 December 2024 10.30 am - December 10, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Motion by Councillor Liz Brighouse - Dark Skies
From: County Council - Tuesday, 10 December 2024 10.30 am - December 10, 2024
...to address concerns about the lack of governance regarding Dark Skies
and the potential adverse effects of switching off streetlights, the Council approved a motion calling on the Cabinet to conduct a full consultation, brief all councillors, and ensure a fuller Equalities Impact Assessment before making any decisions on streetlight switch-offs.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 29
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 94