Councillor Duncan Enright

The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council approved the Infrastructure Funding Statement (IFS) for 2025/26 on 21 October 2026. The statement was approved for publication by the end of December 2026. Officers intend to share a draft interim position statement on Section 106 and CIL funding with stakeholders before finalising it.

The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council approved the Contaminated Land Inspection Strategy for publication on 21 October 2026. This strategy outlines how the council will identify and manage contaminated land within the district. The decision approves the strategy for publication, which details the council's approach to its statutory duties under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council decided on 21 October 2026 to approve the extension of the Charter Markets Concessions Contract with Cotswold Markets Ltd. This decision extends the contract for a further two years, to 31 July 2029, following a review of its first year of operation. The Executive delegated authority to the Director of Place, in consultation with the Executive Member for Economic Development, to agree the further 12-month extension.

The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council decided on 21 October 2026 to approve recommendations regarding Woodford Way. The council agreed to allocate £415,000 of unallocated s106 funding, enter into a long lease with SOHA Housing for land at Woodford Way, and delegate authority to the Director of Place to agree Heads of Terms with SOHA Housing.

The Executive of West Oxfordshire Council approved the Health and Safety Delegated Responsibility Framework on 21 October 2026. This framework delegates authority to the Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with the Leader, to approve health and safety policies. The framework establishes three levels of health and safety documentation and outlines their respective approval routes.