The Growth Board is a joint
committee of the six councils of Oxfordshire together with key
strategic partners. The role and purpose of the Board is
to:
·
Coordinate local efforts to manage economic, housing
and infrastructure development in a way that is inclusive and
maximises local social and environmental benefits;
·
Support the development of local planning policy
that meets the UK Government’s stated aim of net zero carbon
by 2050, and contributes toward biodiversity gain whilst embracing
the changes needed for a low carbon world; and,
·
Seek to secure funding in the pursuit of these aims
and oversee the delivery of related work programmes delegated to it
by the Joint Committee’s constituent local authority
members
It does this by overseeing the
delivery of projects that the councils of Oxfordshire are seeking
to deliver collaboratively in the fields of economic development
and strategic planning. This cooperation has helped Oxfordshire to
secure over £500m of additional investment, such as through
the City Deal, Housing and Growth Deal, Housing Infrastructure Fund
and the Oxfordshire Rail Connectivity Study. The Growth Board also
has an important role in representing Oxfordshire on matters of
regional interest.
The Board meets six times a
year to discuss issues facing Oxfordshire’s future, most
often in a non-decision making capacity. It is supported by four
Advisory Sub-Groups (Infrastructure, Environment, Housing and
Oxfordshire Plan 2050), a Scrutiny Panel and a small team off
officers who are tasked with delivering on elements of the
Board’s work programme.
Further information about the
Growth Board, including information about meetings and membership,
can be found at Oxfordshire Growth
Board
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