Decision
Analysis
outcome: The decision outcome is to approve the Crisis and Resilience Policy, accept funding from Oxfordshire County Council, and delegate authority for amendments to the policy.
summary: The decision at stake is the approval of a new Crisis and Resilience Policy for 2026-29 and accepting funding from Oxfordshire County Council to support it.
topline: The Cabinet member for Communities has decided to approve a new Crisis and Resilience Policy for 2026-29 and accept funding from Oxfordshire County Council.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves funding allocation and policy decisions that could impact various stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["Vale of White Horse District Council", "Oxfordshire County Council", "Director of Communities", "relevant Cabinet member"]
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=1981
Decision Maker: Cabinet member for Communities
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To approve a new Crisis and Resilience Policy for 2026-29. To accept funding from Oxfordshire County Council to fund the Crisis and Resilience Policy intentions for 2026-29 (Vale £313,845 and South £247,845). To delegate authority for the Director of Communities to make amendments to the Crisis and Resilience Policy for 2026-29 in consultation with the relevant Cabinet member.
Content: To approve a new Crisis and Resilience Policy for 2026-29. To accept funding from Oxfordshire County Council to fund the Crisis and Resilience Policy intentions for 2026-29 (Vale £313,845 and South £247,845). To delegate authority for the Director of Communities to make amendments to the Crisis and Resilience Policy for 2026-29 in consultation with the relevant Cabinet member. • To approve the Crisis and Resilience Fund Policy (appendix two) • To agree to enter into a funding agreement (appendix one) with Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) to accept the Crisis and Resilience fund monies for the period 2026/27 – 2028/29 offered to Vale of White Horse District Council. • To utilise the £313,845 (£104,615 per year) CRF funding to deliver the work outlined in the CRF policy in 2026/27 – 2028/29 • To grant delegated authority to the Director of Communities to make amendments to the Crisis and Resilience Fund Policy in consultation with the relevant cabinet member.
Date of Decision: July 27, 2026