Decision details

·       To approve the continuation of a strategic partnership with Trust for Oxfordshire’s Environment (TOE) following a successful pilot scheme to support community-led biodiversity projects in South Oxfordshire and enter into a grant agreement for 2025/26.

·       To approve the transfer of £56,250 for 2025/26 of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding from the provisional capital programme to the approved capital budget programme to fund at least three projects delivering new wildlife habitats, tree planting and improved access to the countryside.

·       To transfer £56,250 to TOE subject to the completion of a funding agreement that sets out the assessment criteria for release of funds to applicants and monitoring requirements to the district council.