Agenda and decisions

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 11 November 2025.

To receive communications from the Chairman.

To fulfil the Council’s requirement regarding crime and disorder scrutiny, in relation to the Cherwell Community Safety Partnership.

Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber, Chief Constable Jason Hogg and Chief Superintendent Ben Clarke will be in attendance to answer questions from the Committee on their presentation (to follow).

The Committee will also receive a presentation from the Head of Regulatory Services and Community Safety (to follow).  

All Members of the Council are invited to attend the meeting for this item.

If possible, Members are asked to submit questions to the Democratic and Elections Team in advance of the meeting

Resolved     

(1)  That having given due consideration, the presentations of the Cherwell Safer Communities Partnership, the Police and Crime Commissioner, and Thames Valley Police be noted.

An update on the Overview and Scrutiny Work Programme.

Recommendation

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee resolves: 

1.1       To consider and agree the Scrutiny Work Programme update.

Resolved     

(1)          That, subject to the inclusion of an item relating to lessons learned from the illegal landfill at Kidlington, the Work Programme 2025 – 2026 be approved.