Forward plan

Forward plan

November 2025 - February 2026  (01/11/2025 to 28/02/2026, Forward Plan of Cabinet and Council Decisions)

Plan items
No. Item

Oxford City Council Cabinet Members and Senior Officers

Cabinet Member (councillors)

Portfolio

Susan Brown, Leader

Partnership Working and Inclusive Economic Growth

Ed Turner, Deputy Leader (Statutory)

Finance and Asset Management

Anna Railton, Deputy Leader

A Zero Carbon Oxford

Lubna Arshad

A Safer Oxford

Nigel Chapman

Citizen Focused Services and Council Companies

Alex Hollingsworth

Planning and Culture

Chewe Munkonge

A Healthy, Fairer Oxford and Small Business Champion

Linda Smith

Housing and Communities

 

Senior Officer

Job Title

Caroline Green

Chief Executive

Tom Bridgman

Deputy Chief Executive Place

Tom Hook

Deputy Chief Executive City and Citizens’ Services

Helen Bishop

Director of Communities and Citizens

Emma Jackman

Director of Law, Governance and Strategy (Monitoring Officer)

Nerys Parry

Director of Housing

David Butler

Director of Planning and Regulatory Services

Nigel Kennedy

Group Finance Director (Section 151 Officer)

Carolyn Ploszynski

Director of Regeneration, Economy and Sustainability

Jane Winfield

Director of Property and Assets

Mish Tullar

Transition Director

 

REPORTS TO CABINET AND COUNCIL

Shareholder and Joint Venture Group - 06 November 2025

1.

OX Place - 2024/25 Annual Accounts and Dividend

Decision maker:  Shareholder and Joint Venture Group - Oxford City Housing Limited and Joint Ventures

Decision due:   6 Nov 2025

Lead officer:  Kevin Lowry

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  -

2.

OX Place - Options Review

Decision maker:  Shareholder and Joint Venture Group - Oxford City Housing Limited and Joint Ventures

Decision due:   6 Nov 2025

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  -

Cabinet - 10 November (Special)

3.

Local Government Reorganisation

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   10 Nov 2025

Lead officer:  Mish Tullar

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/09/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Cabinet - 19 November 2025

4.

Hackney Carriage Vehicle Emission Standards

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   19 Nov 2025

Lead officer:  Joshua Curnow

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Council - 24 November 2025

5.

HRA Policies

Decision maker:  Council

Decision:   24 Nov 2025

Lead officer:  James Watkins

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

6.

Local Government Reorganisation

Decision maker:  Council

Decision:   24 Nov 2025

Lead officer:  Mish Tullar

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

7.

Devolution

Decision maker:  Council

Decision:   24 Nov 2025

Lead officer:  Mish Tullar

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/09/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Shareholder and Joint Venture Group - 01 December 2025 (Special)

8.

Delivery options for land at Oxpens

Decision maker:  Shareholder and Joint Venture Group - Oxford City Housing Limited and Joint Ventures

Decision due:   1 Dec 2025

Lead officer:  Kevin Minns

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/09/2025

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Shareholder and Joint Venture Group - 04 December 2025

9.

ODS Acquisitions New!

Decision maker:  Shareholder and Joint Venture Group - Oxford Direct Services Limited and Oxford Direct Services Trading Limited

Decision due:   4 Dec 2025

Lead officer:  Simon Howick

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  -

10.

ODSTL Business Plan - 2026 - 2030 New!

Decision maker:  Shareholder and Joint Venture Group - Oxford Direct Services Limited and Oxford Direct Services Trading Limited

Decision due:   4 Dec 2025

Lead officer:  Simon Howick

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  -

11.

ODS - Productivity and Efficiency Measures New!

Decision maker:  Shareholder and Joint Venture Group - Oxford Direct Services Limited and Oxford Direct Services Trading Limited

Decision due:   4 Dec 2025

Lead officer:  Chris Urwin

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  -

12.

ODS - Period 6 Trading Position and Service Updates New!

Decision maker:  Shareholder and Joint Venture Group - Oxford Direct Services Limited and Oxford Direct Services Trading Limited

Decision due:   4 Dec 2025

Lead officer:  Chris Urwin

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  -

13.

ODSTL Earnings New!

Decision maker:  Shareholder and Joint Venture Group - Oxford Direct Services Limited and Oxford Direct Services Trading Limited

Decision due:   4 Dec 2025

Lead officer:  Chris Urwin

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  -

14.

ODSL Dividend New!

Decision maker:  Shareholder and Joint Venture Group - Oxford Direct Services Limited and Oxford Direct Services Trading Limited

Decision due:   4 Dec 2025

Lead officer:  Chris Urwin

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  -

15.

ODS - 24/25 Close of Accounts New!

Decision maker:  Shareholder and Joint Venture Group - Oxford Direct Services Limited and Oxford Direct Services Trading Limited

Decision due:   4 Dec 2025

Lead officer:  Chris Urwin

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  -

16.

ODS Expenses & Overtime Policy New!

Decision maker:  Shareholder and Joint Venture Group - Oxford Direct Services Limited and Oxford Direct Services Trading Limited

Decision due:   4 Dec 2025

Lead officer:  Chris Urwin

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  -

Cabinet - 10 December 2025

17.

Resident Involvement Strategy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   10 Dec 2025

Lead officer:  Peter Davies

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/07/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

18.

Senior Information Risk Owner Report

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   11 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Tom Hook

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/01/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

19.

Quarterly Integrated Performance Report - Q2 2025/26

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   10 Dec 2025

Lead officer:  Nigel Kennedy

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

20.

Tenancy Strategy and Tenancy Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   10 Dec 2025

Lead officer:  Stephen Cohen

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

21.

Annual Monitoring Report and Infrastructure Funding Statement

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   10 Dec 2025

Lead officer:  Lorraine Freeman

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/09/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

22.

Approval of the revised Local Development Scheme 2025-2030 New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   10 Dec 2025

Lead officer:  Sarah Harrison

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

23.

Land Quality Strategy 2025 New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   10 Dec 2025

Lead officer:  Paul Scott

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

24.

Procurement Strategy New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   10 Dec 2025

Lead officer:  Annette Osborne

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

25.

Fleet Procurement Report New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   10 Dec 2025

Lead officer:  Annette Osborne

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

26.

Treasury Annual Report New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   10 Dec 2025

Lead officer:  Bill Lewis

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

27.

Workforce Report 2025 New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   21 Jan 2026

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

28.

Medium Term Financial Strategy 2027-28 to 2029-30 and 2026-27 Budget for Consultation New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   10 Dec 2025

Lead officer:  Nigel Kennedy

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Cabinet - 21 January 2026

29.

Corporate Property - Asset Management System

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   21 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Ted Bowler

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/05/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

30.

Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Rent Setting 2026/27

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   21 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Jason Jones

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

31.

Proposed Submission Draft Oxford Local Plan 2045 New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   21 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Sarah Harrison

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

32.

Write-off of Commercial Tenant Rent Arrears

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   21 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Ted Bowler

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2025

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

33.

Leasehold consultation and tender process New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   21 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  James Watkins

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

34.

HRA Policies New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   21 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  James Watkins

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Council - 26 January 2026

35.

Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Rent Setting 2026/27

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   26 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Jason Jones

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

36.

Council and Committee Meetings Programme for May 2026 to May 2028

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   26 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Jonathan Malton

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

37.

Outside organisation report - Partnership report on the Oxfordshire Children’s Trust Board, and the Council’s work for Children and Young People living in the city.

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   26 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Lucy Cherry

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

38.

Outside organisation report - The Oxford Strategic Partnership

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   26 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Lucy Cherry

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

39.

Working Overseas Policy and Procedure New!

Decision maker:  Council

Decision due:   26 Jan 2026

Lead officer:  Victoria Taylor

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

40.

Working Overseas Policy and Procedure for Councillors New!

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Audit and Governance Committee - 28 January 2026

Cabinet - 11 February 2026

41.

Procurement of a new HR and Payroll System New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   11 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Stephanie Nichols

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/11/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

42.

Long Leasehold Regear of City Centre Commercial Property

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   11 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Bill Wilberforce

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/04/2025

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

43.

Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2026/27

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   11 Feb 2026

Lead officer:  Laura Bessell

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/09/2025

Anticipated restriction: Open  -

Council - 23 February 2026