Councillors Goddard and Iley Williamson arrived during this item.

Minutes 125 and 126 (JSSP Regulation 18 Consultation Document)

Councillor Simmons asked why non-minor amendments were made to the text of the Oxfordshire 2050 Plan (JSSP) consultation document between its approval at each authority and its publication; given that the Scrutiny Committee was advised it could not recommend changes. He also asked how many responses were received.

Councillor Hollingsworth replied that he could not confirm the reasons, but his understanding was that the changes were made to better reflect a correct interpretation of the law and clarify the proposals. A large number of responses were received: some from landowners offering sites and others covering a range of themes.  There was a common theme on housing people effectively in a way that was sustainable, low environmental impact, and reduced the impact on climate change. The Council had not responded to what was effectively its own consultation.

Minute 129 (Treasury management report)

Councillor Simmons welcomed the renegotiation and retention of the loan facility for the Low Carbon Hub.