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Forward Plan - 27 July 2026 - 31 March 2027  (01/08/2026 to 30/11/2026, Executive)

Plan items
No. Item

Executive 9 September 2026

1.

2026/27 Quarterly Service Review Q1

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   9 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Gemma Moreing

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

2.

2026/27 Quarterly Finance Review Q1

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   9 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Georgina Dyer

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

3.

Marriotts Walk Car Park

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   9 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Maria Wheatley

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/06/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

4.

Review of Commissioning – Housing, Welfare and Debt Advice Services

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   9 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Mandy Fathers

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/06/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

5.

Developing a Carterton Area Regeneration Framework

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   9 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Michael Rich

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/06/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

6.

Civil Penalty Policy New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   9 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Philip Measures

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

7.

Proposal for Transfer of Land in Chipping Norton

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   9 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Jasmine McWilliams

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/06/2026

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  -

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Exempt Annex with business case and details of partied and transaction

8.

Write off in excess of £5,000 New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   9 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Mandy Fathers

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Annex A only of report due to personal information

9.

Options for Investment Property in Carterton - Recommendation for Lease of Unit in Carterton Industrial Estate

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/09/2025

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Report contains sensitive financial information regarding prospective tenant

Council 16 September 2026

10.

Community Governance Review proposal

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   16 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Andrew Brown

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/03/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

11.

Request to confer powers on a parish meeting New!

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   16 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Andrew Brown

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

12.

Members' Allowances Scheme for 2027/28 New!

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   16 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Andrew Brown

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Executive 21 October 2026

13.

Woodford Way

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   21 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Phil Martin

Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/05/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

14.

Contaminated Land Inspection Strategy for West Oxfordshire District

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   21 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  David Rudland

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/05/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

15.

Health and Safety Delegated Responsibility Framework New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   21 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Amy Kemmett

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

16.

Private Sector Housing Strategy and Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   21 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Philip Measures

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

17.

Establishment of Thames Valley Strategic Planning Board New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   21 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Daniel Taylor

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

18.

Charter Markets Year One Review New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   21 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Emma Phillips

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

19.

Options for Property in Chipping Norton

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   21 Oct 2026

Lead officer:  Jasmine McWilliams

Decision status:  Abandoned

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/02/2026

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Details of occupiers of the property and financial information relating to those occupiers and the property valuation and options for redevelopment

Executive 11 November 2026

20.

Council Tax Support 2027/28

Decision maker:  Executive, Council

Decision due:   18 Nov 2026

Lead officer:  Mandy Fathers

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

21.

Community Grants - determination of 3 year SLA final awards

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   9 Dec 2026

Lead officer:  Heather McCulloch

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

22.

Allocation of Capital Funding for Roof Works on Investment Properties in Witney

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   11 Nov 2026

Lead officer:  Jasmine McWilliams

Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/05/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Annex will contain tender return information and details of tenants of the investment properties

23.

Proposal for Transfer of Property in Chipping Norton New!

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   11 Nov 2026

Lead officer:  Jasmine McWilliams

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Information regarding potential tenants, business plan and valuations

Council 18 November 2026

Executive 9 December 2026

24.

Submission of the West Oxfordshire Local Plan 2043 for Independent Examination New!

Decision maker:  Executive, Council

Decision due:   9 Dec 2026

Lead officer:  Andrew Thomson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/08/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

25.

2026/27 Quarterly Service Review Q2

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   9 Dec 2026

Lead officer:  Gemma Moreing

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

26.

2026/27 Quarterly Finance Review Q2

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   9 Dec 2026

Lead officer:  Georgina Dyer

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

27.

Draft Budget 2027/28 Version 1

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   9 Dec 2026

Lead officer:  Georgina Dyer

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

28.

Local Plan Annual Monitoring 2025/26

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   9 Dec 2026

Lead officer:  Andrew Thomson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Extraordinary Council 9 December 2026 - provisional

Executive 13 January 2027

29.

Draft Budget 2027/28 Version 2

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   13 Jan 2027

Lead officer:  Georgina Dyer

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Council 20 January 2027

Executive 10 February 2027

30.

Budget 2027/28 and Medium Term Financial Strategy

Decision maker:  Executive, Council

Decision due:   24 Feb 2027

Lead officer:  Georgina Dyer

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Council 24 February 2027

Executive 10 March 2027

31.

2026/27 Quarterly Finance Review Q3

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   10 Mar 2027

Lead officer:  Georgina Dyer

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

32.

2026/27 Quarterly Service Review Q3

Decision maker:  Executive

Decision due:   10 Mar 2027

Lead officer:  Gemma Moreing

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Council 24 March 2027

Executive 21 April 2027

Council 19 May 2027

Key Decision Delegated to Executive Member

33.

UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Rural England Prosperity Fund

Decision maker:  Executive, Deputy Leader of the Council and Executive Member for Economic Development - Cllr Duncan Enright

Decision due:   Before 30 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Emma Phillips

Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Key Decisions Delegated to Officers

34.

Section 106 Spending Authorisation

Decision maker:  Executive, Chief Executive & Head of Paid Service - Phil Martin

Decision due:   Before 30 Sep 2026

Lead officer:  Kim Langford-Tejrar

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/06/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

35.

Allocation of Capital Funding for Lift Replacement at Marriotts Walk

Decision maker:  Executive, Council, Director of Finance - Madhu Richards

Decision due:   Before 31 Dec 2026

Lead officer:  Jasmine McWilliams

Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/05/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

36.

Standing Delegation: Settlement of Legal Claims

Decision maker:  Assistant Director of Legal Services - Leonie Woodward

Decision due:   Before 31 Mar 2027

Lead officer:  Leonie Woodward

Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

37.

Delegation on Purchase of Emergency Accommodation

Decision maker:  Executive, Director of Finance - Madhu Richards

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Exempt on the grounds that it would otherwise disclose the Council's intention to offer of properties and the funds it is making available with which to do so.

38.

Allocation of New Initiatives Funding

Decision maker:  Chief Executive & Head of Paid Service - Phil Martin

Decision due:   Before 31 Mar 2027

Lead officer:  Phil Martin

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/01/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

39.

Review and Repurpose Earmarked Reserves to Mitigate against Four Main Financial Risks

Decision maker:  Director of Finance - Madhu Richards

Decision due:   Before 31 Mar 2027

Lead officer:  Madhu Richards

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/03/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

40.

Allocate Funding from the Project Contingency Earmarked Reserve

Decision maker:  Director of Finance - Madhu Richards

Decision due:   Before 31 Mar 2027

Lead officer:  Madhu Richards

Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/09/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

41.

Leisure Planned Investment Programme

Decision maker:  Executive, Director of Place - Daniel Taylor

Decision due:   Before 31 Mar 2028

Lead officer:  Stuart Wilson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/07/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  - view reasons

42.

Public Toilet Review

Decision maker:  Executive, Director of Finance - Madhu Richards

Decision due:   Before 31 Mar 2027

Lead officer:  Fiona Woodhouse

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/02/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

43.

Leisure Management Contract Extention

Decision maker:  Director of Place - Daniel Taylor

Decision due:   Before 31 Dec 2026

Lead officer:  Rachel Biles

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/06/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

44.

Street Cleansing Vehicle Procurement

Decision maker:  Executive, Director of Place - Daniel Taylor

Decision due:   Before 31 Mar 2027

Lead officer:  Si Pocock-Cluley

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

45.

Investment in Public Conveniences

Decision maker:  Executive, Executive Director - Corporate Services - Claire Locke

Decision due:   Before 31 Mar 2027

Lead officer:  Claire Locke

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/12/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

46.

Approach to commissioning 3 year SLA 2027 onwards

Decision maker:  Executive, Director of Place - Daniel Taylor

Decision due:   Before 31 Mar 2027

Lead officer:  Heather McCulloch

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

47.

HomeseekerPlus Policy Review

Decision maker:  Executive, Head of Housing Solutions - Caroline Clissold

Decision due:   Before 31 Mar 2027

Lead officer:  Caroline Clissold

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

48.

Review of Publica Members Agreement and Service Specifications

Decision maker:  Executive, Chief Executive & Head of Paid Service - Phil Martin

Decision due:   Before 31 Mar 2027

Lead officer:  Phil Martin

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

49.

New crowdfunding platform programme

Decision maker:  Executive, Director of Place - Daniel Taylor

Decision due:   Before 31 May 2029

Lead officer:  Heather McCulloch

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/01/2026

Anticipated restriction: Open  -