The former Oxfordshire Growth Board, (renamed as The Future
Oxfordshire Partnership from July 2021) is a joint committee of the
six councils of Oxfordshire together with key strategic partners.
The role and purpose of the Partnership is to:
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Coordinate local
efforts to manage economic, housing and infrastructure development
in a way that is inclusive and maximises local social and
environmental benefits;
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Support the
development of local planning policy that meets the UK
Government’s stated aim of net zero carbon by 2050, and
contributes towards biodiversity gain whilst embracing the changes
needed for a low carbon world;
and,
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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 Future Oxfordshire
Partnership also has an important role in representing Oxfordshire
on matters of regional interest.
The Partnership meets
approximately six times each year to discuss issues facing
Oxfordshire’s future, most often in a non-decision-making
capacity. It is supported by four Advisory Groups (Infrastructure,
Environment, Housing and Oxfordshire Plan 2050), a Scrutiny Panel
and a small team of officers who are tasked with delivering on
elements of the Partnership’s work programme. The
Partnership’s work is guided by an overarching Strategic
Vision.
Agendas and minutes for the
Oxfordshire Growth Board meetings up to July 2021 can be found
above.
To access meetings of The
Future Oxfordshire Partnership from September 2021
click here.