Decision
Analysis
outcome: The council has decided to create a budget for £137,577.96 from S106 contributions and release funds to the Trust for Oxfordshire's Environment for the project.
summary: The decision involves considering an application for S106 funding towards a biodiversity offsetting scheme within VoWH district.
topline: The Cabinet member for Finance has decided to allocate £137,577.96 for a biodiversity offsetting scheme in VoWH district.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the allocation of public funds for a specific environmental project.
affected_stakeholders: ["Trust for Oxfordshire's Environment", "Vale of White Horse District residents"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democratic.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1870
Decision Maker: Cabinet member for Finance.
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To consider an application from Trust for Oxfordshire’s Environment for S106 funding towards providing a biodiversity offsetting scheme within VoWH district - £137,577.96
Content: To consider an application from Trust for Oxfordshire’s Environment for S106 funding towards providing a biodiversity offsetting scheme within VoWH district - £137,577.96 To create a budget for £137,577.96 from S106 contributions and release funds, subject to a legal agreement, to the Trust for Oxfordshire’s Environment for the project to deliver biodiversity net gain offset units at Gallops on Chilton Downs, The Ridgeway, West Ilsley, West Berkshire OX11 0TD and at The Ridgeway East Hendred OX12 8QU. (Both geographically located within Vale of White Hose District) Funds to be released, in total as one payment, subject to receipt of the signed legal agreement.
Date of Decision: August 29, 2025