The Future Oxfordshire Partnership, (formerly the Oxfordshire
Growth Board before September 2021) is a joint committee of the six
councils of Oxfordshire together with key strategic partners. The
role and purpose of the Partnership is to:
- Coordinate local efforts to
manage economic, housing and infrastructure development in a way
that is inclusive and maximises local social and environmental
benefits;
- Support the development of
local planning policy that meets the UK Government’s stated
aim of net zero carbon by 2050, and contributes towards
biodiversity gain whilst embracing the changes needed for a low
carbon world; and,
- Seek to secure funding in the
pursuit of these aims and oversee the delivery of related work
programmes delegated to it by the Joint Committee’s
constituent local authority members.
It does this by overseeing the delivery of projects that the
councils of Oxfordshire are seeking to deliver collaboratively in
the fields of economic development and strategic planning. This
cooperation has helped Oxfordshire to secure over £500m of
additional investment, such as through the City Deal, Housing and
Growth Deal, Housing Infrastructure Fund
and the Oxfordshire Rail Connectivity Study. The Future Oxfordshire
Partnership also has an important role in representing Oxfordshire
on matters of regional interest.
The Partnership meets six times
each year to discuss issues facing Oxfordshire’s future, most
often in a non-decision-making capacity. It is supported by four
Advisory Groups (Infrastructure, Environment, Housing and
Oxfordshire Plan 2050), a Scrutiny Panel and a small team of
officers who are tasked with delivering on elements of the
Partnership’s work programme. The Partnership’s work is
guided by an overarching Strategic Vision which was published in
2021.
Agendas and minutes for the
Future Oxfordshire Partnership can be found on the Vale of White
Horse District Council website
here.