Purpose: to provide an operational programme update. A representative of OXLEP will provide an update

Nigel Tipple gave an update on the progress on projects within the City and Growth Deal; and reported that the Environment Agency and partners were still confident the flood alleviation channel could be delivered as planned.

The Growth Board noted the report and the operating plan update.

Report Purpose

The report and operating plan progress report (Annex 1) provides an update covering the period to 31 July 2017.

Recommendation

That the Growth Board notes the report and the annex.

The Board considered a report and operating plan progress report (Annex 1) giving an update covering the period to 31 July 2017.

The Board noted the report and the steps being taken to find the gap funding for the Oxford flood alleviation scheme.

Purpose: to update the Growth Board on progress with the City and Growth Deal projects agreed with government.

Recommendation: that the Growth Board note the report and appendix.

The Growth Board considered the report and appendix setting out progress on the City and Growth Deal projects. The Board noted the announcement of funding for two new south-facing slip roads at the Lodge Hill Interchange.

On final funding for the flood alleviation scheme, Prof Alistair Fitt undertook to report back on the status of commitments from the two universities and Richard Byard undertook to report back on the status of commitments from private firms.

The Growth Board agreed to note the report and appendix.