Decisions

To seek agreement of the establishment of a new county wide environment advisory group (as part of the Oxfordshire Growth Board governance) and to agree the Oxfordshire – Cambridge ARC environmental principles

Reason for urgency: A decision is required prior to the next scheduled Executive meeting in June to ensure no delay in progressing the work and all other authorities in Oxfordshire are taking similar decisions in April. The decision is key due to the community impact and the Chairman of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee has been notified accordingly

Resolved

(1)          That the opportunity for partnership activity for climate action be recognised.

(2)          That the establishment of an Environmental Advisory Group of the Oxfordshire Growth Board be supported.

(3)          That the shared principles for protecting, restoring and enhancing the environment in the Oxford to Cambridge Arc be endorsed.

(4)          That the progress concerning the development of a Local Nature Partnership for Oxfordshire be noted.

To seek endorsement of the Vision

Reason for urgency: A decision is required prior to the next scheduled Executive meeting in June to ensure no delay in progressing the work and all other authorities in Oxfordshire are taking similar decisions in April. The decision is key due to the community impact and the Chairman of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee has been notified accordingly

Resolved

(1)          That the Strategic Vision for Oxfordshire be agreed.

(2)          That responsibility be delegated to the Assistant Director – Growth and Economy to consider how to embed the Vision’s aspirations for Oxfordshire in future plans and strategies of the Council.

To consider the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy

Resolved

(1)          That the Oxfordshire Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy and its enclosed policies and key actions (annexes to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book) be approved.

To consider the monthly Performance, Finance and Risk Monitoring Report

Resolved

(1)          That the monthly Performance, Risk and Finance Monitoring Report be noted.