Agenda

To consider apologies and reasons for absence.

Committee members who are unable to attend the meeting should notify the Committee Clerk derek.mackenzie@witney-tc.gov.uk prior to the meeting, stating the reason for absence.

Standing Order 8(e)(v) permits the appointment of substitute Councillors to a Committee whose role is to replace ordinary Councillors at a meeting of a Committee if ordinary Councillors of the Committee have confirmed to the Proper Officer before the meeting that they are unable to attend.

Members are reminded to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests in any of the items under consideration at this meeting in accordance with the Town Council’s code of conduct.

The meeting will adjourn for this item.

Members of the public may speak for a maximum of five minutes each during the period of public participation, in line with Standing Order 25.  Matters raised shall relate to the following items on the agenda.

To receive and consider a draft response to this proposal, deferred from the Full Council meeting on 8^th December 2025.

For further details please follow this link https://letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ofrs-consultation

To confirm appointments to the ‘The Community Trust’ ahead of its creation. At the Full Council meeting held on 15^th December 2025 it was proposed the membership should consist of:

·        A West Witney Ward Member

·        A Member of the Parks & Recreation Committee

·        A Member of the Halls, Cemeteries & Allotments Committee

To receive a presentation from the RFO on the Council’s Revenue Budget and the options relating to how it can be funded; the desirable level of Precept/Council Tax Band D equivalent so that the final budget can be calculated for adoption at the Extra Ordinary Council date to be confirmed.

To consider passing the following resolution, if appropriate:

That in accordance with section 1(2) of the Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960, and as extended by Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, the public, including the press, be excluded from the meeting because of the confidential nature of the following business to be transacted.