Agenda

Members are asked to declare any interest and the nature of that interest which they may have in any of the items under consideration at this meeting.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 16 September 2025.

To receive communications from the Chair.

The Chair to report on any requests to address the meeting.

The Chair to advise whether they have agreed to any item of urgent business being admitted to the agenda.

Report of Assistant Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer)

Purpose of report

This report sets out the capital bid, investments, efficiencies and income changes for Cherwell District Council for the period 2026/27 to 2030/31.

Recommendations

The Budget Planning Committee resolves:

1.1       To provide feedback on the capital bid, investments, efficiencies and income changes to provide to the Executive to consider in finalising its 2026/27 budget proposal.

Report of Assistant Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer)

Purpose of report

This report is to provide information to the Committee on proposed Fees and Charges as compared to some other districts to feed back to the Executive as part of the 2026/27 Budget and Business Planning Process.

Recommendations

The Budget Planning Committee resolves:

1.1         To note the benchmarking information between the council’s fees and charges and those of other Oxfordshire districts.

1.2         To recommend any changes to the fees and charges schedule to Executive when considering the budget.

Report of Assistant Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer)

Purpose of report

To report to the committee the council’s financial position at the end of the financial year 2025-2026 as at 31 October 2025.

Recommendations

The Budget Planning Committee resolves:

1.1     To note the contents of this report.  

To review the Committee Work Plan.