Issue details
Establishment of Thames Valley Strategic Planning Board
Following an Executive Decision on 15 July, it
was agreed that WODC would participate in a joint Thames Valley
partnership with Councils covering Oxfordshire, Berkshire and
Swindon to progress the pre-inception phase of work for a Thames
Valley Spatial Development Strategy. In order to progress this
work, a Strategic Planning Board for the Thames Valley will be
established and this proposed item will seek Executive approvals
regarding the establishment, voting and governance arrangements,
decision making protocols and budgetary impact of this Board.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/08/2026
Decision due: 21 Oct 2026 by Executive
Lead member: Councillor Andy Graham, Leader of the Council; Chair of Performance and Appointments Committee; Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group; Armed Forces Champion andy.graham@westoxon.gov.uk
Lead director: Director of Place - Daniel Taylor
Department: Director of Place
Contact: Daniel Taylor, Director of Place Email: [email protected].