Decision
Analysis
outcome: The outcome of the decision is to award grants of more than £25,000 each to Oxford Farmhouse CIC, Cherry Orchard Vets, Pony Pursuits, and MP Sports Cricket Academy.
summary: The decision is about awarding Rural England Prosperity Funding economic development grants to specific businesses.
topline: The Head of development and corporate landlord has decided to award Rural England Prosperity Funding economic development grants to specific businesses.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the allocation of public funds to specific businesses, which could raise concerns about fairness and transparency.
affected_stakeholders: ["Oxford Farmhouse CIC", "Cherry Orchard Vets", "Pony Pursuits", "MP Sports Cricket Academy"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democratic.southoxon.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1051
Decision Maker: Head of development and corporate landlord
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To approve the award of capital grants for economic development projects.
Content: To award Rural England Prosperity Funding (REPF) economic development grants totalling more than £25,000 each to Oxford Farmhouse CIC, Cherry Orchard Vets, Pony Pursuits, and MP Sports Cricket Academy. (Recommended awards detailed in Appendix one). To award these grants subject to the additional conditions laid out in appendices three. To support rejection of REPF applications scoring 6 or less points.
Date of Decision: August 28, 2025