Councillor Leigh Rawlins

Extra - Local Government Reorganisation, Place Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 24 September 2025 2.00 pm

The Place Overview & Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss a progress update on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Oxfordshire. Councillor Liz Leffman, the Leader of the Council, was invited to present the update, and the committee was asked to consider the report and make recommendations to the Cabinet. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss petitions and public addresses.

Place Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 24 September 2025 10.00 am

The Place Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Oxfordshire Council met on Wednesday 24 September 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including verge and vegetation management, part night lighting, future bus regulation options, and the strategic context for city centre development. Councillor Liam Walker, Leader of the Opposition Group Oxfordshire Alliance, chaired the meeting. The committee was scheduled to review reports and consider recommendations to be made to the cabinet.

Audit & Governance Committee - Wednesday, 17 September 2025 1.00 pm

The Audit & Governance Committee of Oxfordshire County Council was scheduled to meet on 17 September 2025 to discuss several key items, including treasury management performance, internal audit progress, and the annual report from the Monitoring Officer. Councillors were also expected to consider updates to the council's financial regulations and its policy on the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA). Additionally, the committee was to review the terms of reference for the Audit Working Group and make appointments to outside bodies.

County Council - Tuesday, 9 September 2025 10.30 am

Here is a summary of the agenda for the County Council meeting on 9 September 2025. Councillors were expected to discuss the treasury management annual performance, review outside bodies, and consider motions on family hubs, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), Oxfordshire military bases, and Healthwatch Oxfordshire. They were also scheduled to consider the payment of special responsibility allowances to opposition groups and parental leave for councillors.

Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 5 September 2025 10.00 am

The Oxfordshire Council Pension Fund Committee met on 5 September 2025, and members reviewed the fund's business plan, risk register, and governance, and discussed responsible investment and pooling reforms. The committee noted the latest risk register and approved the Firefighters' Pension Scheme Appeal Committee Terms of Reference. They also received updates on investment performance and the annual report.