Issue - decisions
Oxfordshire Infrastructure Strategy (OxIS)
17/07/2026 - Oxfordshire Infrastructure Strategy (OxIS)
Councillor Andy Graham, Leader of the Council, presented the item, the purpose of which was to introduce the completed Oxfordshire Infrastructure Strategy (OxIS) 2026 and seek Executive endorsement of the final document, following its earlier endorsement by the Oxfordshire Leaders Joint Committee (OLJC) in April 2026.
The strategy had outlined the critical, county-wide infrastructure that was necessary to support development and sustainable growth across Oxfordshire through to 2050, which was a necessarily long time frame. It sought to support rather than replicate the Infrastructure Delivery Plans developed by councils as part of their Statutory Development Plans by focussing upon large strategic infrastructure projects that span or influence a wider area than one district.
In his presentation the Executive Member made the following points:
- The strategy would mean there was a county-wide strategic infrastructure framework.
- The scheme focussed on cross-boundary strategic projects.
- The scheme ensured a shared approach which was evidentially worked though, the scheme also would work as an investment tool and engagement framework for Oxfordshire.
Councillor Andy Graham proposed accepting the recommendation in the report noting that it was important to continue meaningful engagement with the Council’s partners to ensure benefits for residents.
Councillor Liz Leffman seconded the proposal and noted that this was a new iteration of a plan that was originally part of the Growth Deal. It provided a new way to evaluate infrastructure across districts and had been endorsed by all Leaders of the District and City Councils. The scheme also had underpinned the SDS and should be considered together.
The proposal was put to the vote and were agreed unanimously.
The Executive resolved to:
1. Endorse the final Oxfordshire Infrastructure Strategy (OxIS) which has already been endorsed by the Oxfordshire Joint Leaders Committee (OLJC) on 24th April 2026.