Issue details

Issue details

Dispensations under Section 33 of the Localism Act 2011

For the Standards Committee to approve the general dispensation for all Councillors for a period of four years:

  • Determining an allowance (including special responsibility allowances), travelling expense, payment or indemnity given to Members
  • Housing: where the Member (or spouse or partner) holds a tenancy or lease with the Council as long as the matter does not relate to the particular tenancy or lease of the Member (their spouse or partner);
  • Housing Benefit: where the Councillor (or spouse or partner) receives housing benefit;
  • Any Ceremonial Honours given to Members;
  • Setting the Council Tax or a precept under the Local Government and Finance Act 1992 (or any subsequent legislation); and
  • Setting a Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme or Local scheme for the payment of business rates (including eligibility for rebates and reductions) for the purposes of the Local Government Finance Act 2012 (or any subsequent legislation).

 

 

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: For Determination

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

Decision due: 17 Mar 2026 by Standards Committee

Considered on: 17 Mar 2026 by Standards Committee

Department: Law, Governance & Strategy

Contact: Jonathan Malton, Committee and Member Services Manager Email: jmalton@oxford.gov.uk.

Reason date could change: Confirmed for this meeting

Is the date subject to change: No