Issue details

Issue details

Funding Agreement for the transfer of the HIF funding for Osney Mead to the Environment Agency for OFAS

Entering into a funding agreement with the Environment Agency to claim, and when received, to transfer up to £4.35m of HIF funding to the EA to support the delivery of the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme.
Delegated by Cabinet on 19 September 2023 to the Director of Regeneration, Economy and Sustainability, in consultation with the Deputy Leader (Statutory) – Finance and Asset Management, the Group Finance Director (Section 151 Officer) and the Director of Law, Governance and Strategy (Monitoring Officer) to finalise the drafting of agreements and enter into ancillary grant agreements with Oxfordshire County Council and the Environment Agency and take any other steps necessary to enable or facilitate the claiming of the HIF funding.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure, income or savings of £750,000 or greater;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: Hinksey Park; Osney & St Thomas;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/02/2025

Decision due: Before 31 Mar 2025 by Director of Economy, Regeneration & Sustainability

Lead member: Deputy Leader (Statutory) - Finance and Asset Management

Lead director: Director of Economy, Regeneration & Sustainability

Department: Regeneration, Economy & Sustainability

Contact: Jenny Barker, Regeneration Manager Email: jbarker@oxford.gov.uk.

Reason date could change: Provisional: Decision reliant on another action or process

Is the date subject to change: No