Decision

The Cabinet has decided to approve various plans and reports related to the Didcot Garden Town project.

Analysis

outcome: The Cabinet approved the amended Didcot Garden Town Advisory Board Terms of Reference, noted the Didcot Community Insight Profile, approved the draft Healthy Didcot Report Action Plan, and approved proposed changes to the Didcot Garden Town programme.

summary: The decision involves approving various plans and reports related to the Didcot Garden Town project.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve various plans and reports related to the Didcot Garden Town project.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves community and environmental focus, which can sometimes lead to disagreements among stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Didcot Garden Town Advisory Board", "Didcot Community", "Head of Communities"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://democratic.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1867

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To approve the amended Didcot Garden Town Advisory Board Terms of Reference in Appendix 2. To note the Didcot Community Insight Profile in Appendix 3. To approve the draft Healthy Didcot Report Action Plan in Appendix 4 and delegate authority to the Head of Communities to amend the Healthy Didcot Action Plan. To note Didcot Garden Town programme progress to date and approve proposed changes to the Didcot Garden Town programme.

Content: To approve the amended Didcot Garden Town Advisory Board Terms of Reference in Appendix 2. To note the Didcot Community Insight Profile in Appendix 3. To approve the draft Healthy Didcot Report Action Plan in Appendix 4 and delegate authority to the Head of Communities to amend the Healthy Didcot Action Plan. To note Didcot Garden Town programme progress to date and approve proposed changes to the Didcot Garden Town programme. RESOLVED (a) That Cabinet approve the amended Didcot Garden Town Advisory Board Terms of Reference in Appendix 2.   (b) That Cabinet note the Didcot Community Insight Profile in Appendix 3.   (c) That Cabinet approve the draft Healthy Didcot Report Action Plan in Appendix 4 and delegate authority to the Head of Communities to amend the Healthy Didcot Action Plan.   (d) That Cabinet note Didcot Garden Town programme progress to date and approve proposed changes to the Didcot Garden Town programme in Appendix 5 to create an updated programme that is environment and community focussed.

Date of Decision: July 25, 2025