Councillor Nick Cotter

Notice of Recommendations from Overview and Scrutiny Committee

From: Executive - Tuesday 7 October 2025 6.30 pm - October 07, 2025

...to note reports and recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and to agree to prepare an Executive Response for each set of recommendations within two months.

Recommendations Approved

Local Nature Recovery Strategy

From: Executive - Tuesday 7 October 2025 6.30 pm - October 07, 2025

...that the Executive endorsed the Oxfordshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy and approved its publication by Oxfordshire County Council.

Recommendations Approved

Growth and Regeneration Funding 2025/26 - 2027/28

From: Executive - Tuesday 7 October 2025 6.30 pm - October 07, 2025

...to accept £300k in funding for Bicester's infrastructure and housing, transfer £600k to a new Growth and Regeneration Projects Reserve allocating £100k in 2025/26 for Banbury and Kidlington, and delegate programme management to the Corporate Director Communities.

Recommendations Approved

Finance Monitoring Report August 2025 - Exempt Appendix

From: Executive - Tuesday 7 October 2025 6.30 pm - October 07, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Cherwell Futures Programme

From: Executive - Tuesday 7 October 2025 6.30 pm - October 07, 2025

...to address a projected funding gap and prepare for Local Government Reorganisation, the Executive approved the Cherwell Futures Programme, prioritizing Planning, Environmental Services, and Customer Engagement, allocating £0.4 million for initial work and earmarking £1.1 million for future implementation, and endorsing a delivery model emphasizing in-house project management with external support as needed.

Recommendations Approved