Decision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Governance arrangements for the SDS
Resolved
(1) That the interim governance arrangements for the Thames Valley Spatial Development Strategy be noted.
(2) That officers be instructed to request that the Council be formally co-opted as a ‘partner authority’ with Leader representation on the Spatial Development Strategy Partnership Board until such time that a ‘Strategic Planning Board’ is formally established.
(3) That it be noted that the Executor Director Place and Regeneration will advise the Executive if the Council is not confirmed as a co-opted ‘Partner Authority’.
(4) That authority be delegated to the Executive Director Place and Regeneration to agree detailed working arrangements for the pre-inception development of the Spatial Development Strategy in consultation with the Assistant Director Law and Governance.
Corporate Priorities : Community leadership;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Reason No Public Access: No
Declarations: None
Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No
Contact: David Peckford, Assistant Director Planning Email: david.peckford@cherwell-dc.gov.uk Tel: 01295 221624.
Report author: David Peckford
Publication date: 14/07/2026
Date of decision: 13/07/2026
Decided at meeting: 13/07/2026 - Executive
Effective from: 21/07/2026
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