Issue details
Procurement of a Greater Oxford strategic partner
To seek Cabinet approval to delegate authority
to the Chief Executive to appoint consultancy services to provide
design and implementation strategic partner support in the event
that the 3 Councils Local Government Reorganisation submission is
confirmed by Government as their preferred model for Oxfordshire
and West Berkshire.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant effect on people living or working in at least 2 wards;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/05/2026
Decision due: 19 Aug 2026 by Cabinet
Lead member: Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of the Council, Leader of the Labour Group, Cabinet Member for Partnership Working, Inclusive Economic Growth and Culture cllrsbrown@oxford.gov.uk
Lead director: Head of Corporate Strategy
Department: Corporate Strategy
Contact: Lucy Cherry, Policy and Partnerships Officer Email: lcherry@oxford.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Not applicable
Reason date could change: Provisional: Decision reliant on another action or process
Is the date subject to change: Yes