Work Programmes

Below is the Cabinet Work Programme. This shows planned key decisions to be taken by Cabinet, a Cabinet member, or an officer under delegated authority. The decision due date is the earliest date that the decision can be taken.

6 December 2024  (06/12/2024 to 30/04/2025, Cabinet)

Plan items
No. Item

2024 decisions

1.

Thame Leisure Centre

Decision maker:  Cabinet member for finance and property assets

Decision due:   29 Dec 2023

Lead officer:  Ian Burtenshaw

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/12/2023

2.

Didcot Wave

Decision maker:  Cabinet member for finance and property assets

Decision due:   16 May 2024

Lead officer:  Ben Whaymand

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/04/2024

3.

Didcot Wave

Decision maker:  Cabinet member for finance and property assets

Decision due:   16 May 2024

Lead officer:  Ben Whaymand

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/04/2024

4.

Didcot Wave

Decision maker:  Cabinet member for finance and property assets

Decision due:   16 May 2024

Lead officer:  Ben Whaymand

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/04/2024

5.

Abbey Sports Centre, Berinsfield

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/04/2024

6.

Thame Leisure Centre - Swimming Pool Support Fund, Phase II

Decision maker:  Cabinet member for finance and property assets

Decision due:   1 Apr 2025

Lead officer:  John McLeod

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/04/2024

7.

LEVI - Electric Vehicle Chargers project

Decision maker:  Cabinet member for the environment

Decision:   Not before 27 Aug 2024

Lead officer:  John Backley

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/07/2024

8.

Contract to Unit4 for the provision of the Unit4 ERP software package

Decision maker:  Head of finance

Decision due:   Not before 5 Sep 2024

Lead officer:  Simon Hewings

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/08/2024

9.

Contract for housing specialist repair and maintenance, including housing void refurbishments. This decision is likely to be an exempt decision under paragraph 3 to Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972

Decision maker:  Cabinet member for finance and property assets

Decision:   Not before 17 Sep 2024

Lead officer:  Andrew Busby

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/08/2024

10.

Wallingford Cemetery repairs

Decision maker:  Cabinet member for the environment

Decision:   September 2024

Lead officer:  John Backley

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/07/2024

11.

Watlington Natural Flood Management Scheme

Decision maker:  Head of development and corporate landlord

Decision due:   October 2024

Lead officer:  John Backley

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/08/2024

12.

Procurement of a network supplier to support the councils' Local and Wide area networks

Decision maker:  Head of corporate services

Decision due:   October 2024

Lead officer:  Simon Turner

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/10/2024

13.

ICMD to appoint contractor to implement Didcot Garden Town wayfinding scheme. (This decision is likely to be an exempt decision under paragraph 3 to Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972)

Decision maker:  Cabinet member for economic development and regeneration

Decision:   Not before 1 Nov 2024

Lead officer:  Charlotte Cottingham

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/08/2024

14.

Thame Changing Places project

Decision maker:  Cabinet member for finance and property assets

Decision due:   November 2024

Lead officer:  Hannah Oughton

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/09/2024

15.

To create a budget for £76,600 and release S106 funding to Chinnor Parish Council towards the wayfinding, signage and art trail project (phase 2): construction and installation of bespoke artworks and marker posts.

Decision maker:  Cabinet member for finance and property assets

Decision:   26 Nov 2024

Lead officer:  Silke O'Ferrall

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/10/2024

16.

Procurement of a Microsoft Solutions Partner

Decision maker:  Head of corporate services

Decision:   27 Nov 2024

Lead officer:  Simon Turner

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/10/2024

17.

Leisure Facilities Strategy and Playing Pitch Strategy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   28 Nov 2024

Lead officer:  Tom Rice

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/05/2024

18.

Council Tax base setting 2025/26

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   12 Dec 2024

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/09/2024

19.

Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTR) 2025/26 - Backdating rules

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   12 Dec 2024

Notice of proposed decision first published: 27/09/2024

20.

Performing Arts Grants Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   28 Nov 2024

Lead officer:  Daniel Harrison

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/10/2024

21.

Waste Transfer Station Contract Award

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   28 Nov 2024

Lead officer:  William Maxwell

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/10/2024

22.

Land Acquisition. (This decision is likely to be an exempt decision under paragraph 3 to Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972)

Decision maker:  Cabinet, Council

Decision due:   12 Dec 2024

Lead officer:  Andrew Busby

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/10/2024

23.

Acquisition of property for temporary housing accommodation using Homelessness Prevention Grant (This decision is likely to be an exempt decision under paragraph 3 to Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972)

Decision maker:  Cabinet member for housing and community hub

Decision:   December 2024

Lead officer:  Philip Ealey, Melissa Jones

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/11/2024

24.

116 - 120 Broadway: demolition of assets

Decision maker:  Cabinet member for economic development and regeneration

Decision due:   December 2024

Lead officer:  Andrew Busby

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/10/2024

25.

Agreements with Henley-on-Thames, Thame and Wallingford Town Councils to provide financial support for the existing CCTV schemes

Decision maker:  Cabinet member for communities

Decision:   9 Dec 2024

Lead officer:  Katharine Doherty

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/11/2024

26.

Budget setting 2025/26 update

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   19 Dec 2024

Lead officer:  Anna Winship

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/10/2024

27.

Q2 budget monitoring report

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   19 Dec 2024

Lead officer:  Anna Winship

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/10/2024

28.

Award of a contract for the an elections and electoral registration printing service

Decision maker:  Leader of the council

Decision due:   20 Dec 2024

Lead officer:  Steven Corrigan

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/11/2024

29.

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Grant Scheme Funding Approval – Didcot Town Council

Decision maker:  Cabinet member for finance and property assets

Decision due:   20 Dec 2024

Lead officer:  Mark Hewer

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/11/2024

30.

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Grant Scheme Funding Approval – Hagbourne Village Hall

Decision maker:  Cabinet member for finance and property assets

Decision due:   20 Dec 2024

Lead officer:  Mark Hewer

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/11/2024

31.

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Grant Scheme Funding Approval – Wallingford Sports Trust

Decision maker:  Cabinet member for finance and property assets

Decision due:   20 Dec 2024

Lead officer:  Mark Hewer

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/11/2024

32.

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Grant Scheme Funding Approval – The Berin Centre, Berinsfield

Decision maker:  Cabinet member for finance and property assets

Decision due:   20 Dec 2024

Lead officer:  Mark Hewer

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/11/2024

33.

Approval of capital spend on Foxhall Manor Mobile Home Park

Decision maker:  Cabinet member for housing and community hub

Decision:   20 Dec 2024

Lead officer:  Nigel Bower

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/11/2024

34.

Service of a positive Section 25 notice on tenant of Unit G Hithercroft Industrial Estate, Wallingford to bring the current lease to an end and quote terms for a new lease. (This decision is likely to be an exempt decision under paragraph 3 to Schedu

Decision maker:  Head of development and corporate landlord

Decision due:   31 Dec 2024

Lead officer:  Gabriel McLaughlin

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/11/2024

January 2025 Decisions

35.

ICMD to approve appointment of contractor to carry out detailed design of four Didcot green infrastructure projects

Decision maker:  Cabinet member for economic development and regeneration

Decision due:   Not before 1 Nov 2024

Lead officer:  Charlotte Cottingham

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/08/2024

36.

To award the Joint Contract Tribunal’s (JCT) Pre-Construction Services. Agreement (PCSA) contract for Phase 3c decarbonisation projects – appointment of a contractor for design works at Park Sports Centre. To enter into an agreement with District Net New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet member for communities

Decision due:   3 Jan 2025

Lead officer:  John McLeod

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/12/2024

37.

To award the Joint Contract Tribunal’s (JCT) Pre-Construction Services. Agreement (PCSA) contract for Phase 3c decarbonisation projects – appointment of a contractor for works and equipment at Didcot Wave Leisure Centre. To transfer budget from the p New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet member for communities

Decision due:   3 Jan 2025

Lead officer:  John McLeod

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/12/2024

38.

Corporate Plan

Decision maker:  Council, Cabinet

Lead officer:  Tim Oruye

Decision status:  Recommmend Forward to Council

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/06/2024

39.

Capital Grant Awards 24-25

Decision maker:  Cabinet member for communities

Decision:   13 Jan 2025

Lead officer:  Cheryl Reeves

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/11/2024

40.

Car park fees and charges 2025

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   30 Jan 2025

Lead officer:  John Backley

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/09/2024

41.

Rent setting policy for council provided housing New!

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision:   30 Jan 2025

Lead officer:  Simon Price

Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/12/2024

42.

Future Delivery of Leisure Management Contract (This decision is likely to be an exempt decision under paragraph 3 to Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972)

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   30 Jan 2025

Lead officer:  Andrew Busby

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/10/2024

43.

Evolve Transformation Programme - Target Operating Model

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   30 Jan 2025

Lead officer:  Tim Oruye

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/10/2024

44.

Future Direction of Cornerstone – update on action plan agreed at February 24 Cabinet

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   10 Apr 2025

Lead officer:  Daniel Harrison

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/09/2024

45.

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Grant Scheme Funding Approval – Sustrans Phoenix Trail

Decision maker:  Leader of the council

Decision due:   14 Feb 2025

Lead officer:  Mark Hewer

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/11/2024

46.

Housing Landlord Position Statement 2025

Decision maker:  Cabinet member for housing and community hub

Decision due:   31 Jan 2025

Lead officer:  Simon Price

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/11/2024

February 2025 Decisions

47.

Review of taxi tariff

Decision maker:  Cabinet member for communities, Cabinet

Decision due:   April 2025

Lead officer:  Laura Driscoll

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/10/2024

Spring 2025 Decisions

48.

Procurement Strategy and Tender Evaluation Policy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   6 Mar 2025

Lead officer:  Ben Watson

Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/07/2024

49.

Culture, Creative and Heritage Strategy

Decision maker:  Cabinet

Decision due:   10 Apr 2025

Lead officer:  Phil Barker

Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/10/2024

50.

Update to the Housing Delivery Strategy Action Plan 2025/26

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/11/2024

51.

Revenue Grant Awards 2025/26 to 2026/27

Decision maker:  Cabinet member for communities

Decision due:   24 Mar 2025

Lead officer:  Cheryl Reeves

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/11/2024

Summer 2025 Decisions

52.

Update to the Joint Housing Allocations Policy

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/11/2024