Decisions

To provide a summary of the accounts proposed for write-ons and to request approval for the write-ons.

These debts range from 2010/11 to 2024/25. 

The credits include Business Rates and Council Tax.

Resolved

That:

(1)          the write-on of historic Council Tax and Business Rates credit balances as detailed in Appendix A (held by Finance) be approved;

(2)           the continued periodic review of credit balances in accordance with the Council’s Financial Regulations be approved.

To provide a summary of the accounts proposed for write-offs and to request approval for the write-offs.

These debts range from 2012/13 to 2026/27. 

The debts include Business Rates and Council Tax.

Resolved

(1)      That the proposed write off of debts where the value is less than £5,000.00 for Council Tax, and less than £10,000 for Business Rates, where all recovery methods have been exhausted, be approved. These have been reviewed by the Revenue Services Manager and are available to be reviewed on request.

The purpose of the report is to obtain Portfolio Holder Approval to re-purpose the existing cricket square, outfields and associated areas at Whitelands Farm Sports Ground (Whitelands) in Bicester with a view to increasing formal sports provision on the site based on evidenced need.

The loss of rugby facilities at the Oxford Road Sports Facility, has required a thorough exploration of the options to increase provision at Whitelands for both rugby and football.

When Whitelands was constructed, it included the provision of a cricket pitch on the site. The cricket facility has never been used since the facility was opened some 10 years ago, and there has been very limited interest from any local clubs/organisations in booking it. The cricket facility is located at the furthest point from the pavilion, limiting its appeal. There are no local cricket clubs with a desire to make this a regular place to play.

The decision requested is for the approval to remove the provision of the cricket square and outfields at Whitelands and explore the options of providing additional formal grass pitch sports provision. Oxfordshire Cricket Board (OCB) have been involved in these discussions and have agreed off site mitigation through enhancement of cricket facilities at Fringford Cricket Club.

Resolved

That:

(1)        The removal of cricket provision at Whitelands Farm Sports Ground be approved, which will be mitigated at Fringford Cricket Club.

(2)        The repurposing of the space for increased formal grass pitch sports provision at the site, particularly for rugby, be approved.