Agenda
Oxfordshire Growth Board
Date: Monday 11 June 2018
Time: 2.00 pm
Place: The Old Library - Oxford Town Hall
For any further information please contact: Jennifer Thompson : [email protected] : 01865 252275
Voting Members 30/06/2017-30/06/2018
Executive Member of Oxford City Council Councillor Susan Brown (which holds the Chairmanship) Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council Councillor Jane Murphy (which holds the Vice-Chairmanship) Leader of Cherwell District Council Councillor Barry Wood Leader of Oxfordshire County Council Councillor Ian Hudspeth Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council Councillor Roger Cox Leader of West Oxfordshire District Council Councillor James Mills
Non- voting Members 30/06/2017-30/06/2018
Chairman of OXLEP Jeremy Long Vice Chairman and Skills Board Representative Adrian Lockwood Universities Representative Professor Alistair Fitt OXLEP Business Representative – Bicester Phil Shadbolt OXLEP Business Representative – Oxford City TBC OXLEP Business Representative – Science Vale TBC Homes England Representative Catherine Turner/ Kevin Bourner Oxfordshire CCG Representative Louise Patten Environment Agency Representative Lesley Tims
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PART ONE PUBLIC BUSINESS
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APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIRMAN FOR THIS MEETING
The meeting will be opened by Councillor Brown, as the Leader of Oxford City Council which has held the Chair since 1 July 2017.
To confirm the appointment of Chair and Vice-Chairman of the Board for this meeting and for a term ending as specified by the Board, to be no earlier than the next meeting of the Board.
1 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
2 MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING 9 - 14
Purpose: to confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Oxfordshire Growth Board held 26 April 2018.
3 CHAIR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Purpose: to receive communications from the Chair.
4 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Members of the public may ask questions of the Chairman of the Growth Board, or address the Growth Board on any substantive item at a meeting, subject to the restrictions set out in the public participation scheme.
The total amount of time allowed for public participation at a meeting shall not exceed 30 minutes unless the Chairman consents to that in the interests of the proper conduct of the business of the Board.
A person speaking to the Board may speak for up to 3 minutes. The Board members may ask questions for clarification.
Asking a question Questions (in full and in writing) must be received before 5pm on Tuesday 5 June 2018. A written or verbal answer will be provided by the Chairman at the meeting. The questioner may ask a supplementary question directly related to either the original question or the reply received.
Addressing the Board Notice of a wish to address the Board must be received before noon on Friday 8 June 2018.
Petitions Petitions on matters directly relevant to matters in which the Board has powers and duties must be received before 5pm on Tuesday 5 June 2018. The representative of the petitioners may speak. Petitions are referred without discussion to the next meeting.
Questions, petitions and notice of addresses must be submitted to the committee secretary at [email protected] or delivered/ posted to the Chief Executive at Oxford City Council, c/o Committee and Members Services (Law & Governance), Oxford City Council, St. Aldate’s Chambers, St. Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DS.
5 PRESENTATION FROM OXFORD UNIVERSITY
Dr David Prout, Pro-VC (Planning & Resources) has asked to brief the meeting on the current state of Oxford University plans regarding:
The provision of additional graduate housing; The provision of subsidized accommodation for University staff; Proposals for substantial investment in academic facilities; and Emerging thinking on the research/translation/commercial interface
This will be a 10-15 minute verbal presentation followed by questions from the Board and discussion.
6 OXFORDSHIRE RAIL CORRIDOR STUDY 15 - 38
Purpose:
At its February meeting, the Growth Board agreed to:
Work with Department for Transport, Network Rail and Oxfordshire train operators to develop a brief for the Oxfordshire Rail Corridor Study; Provide a governance framework and accountable body role for the Study including establishing an Oxfordshire Growth Board Rail Sub-Group; Provide an element of local match funding in the form of resource capacity to support the completion of this project
The Board is asked to consider a report (appendix to follow) setting out progress made (in partnership with the Department for Transport, rail industry and other parties) in developing the remit for this study and the proposed way forward.
Recommendations:
The Growth Board is recommended to:
1. Endorse the draft remit for the Oxfordshire Rail Corridor Study as set out in Annex 1 (to follow), subject to final DfT and Network Rail approval.
2. Confirm a Growth Board cash contribution of up to £200,000 towards the study, to be supplemented by other funding sources set out in this paper.
3. Agree that the County Council as strategic transport authority and accountable body for the Growth Board should act as the lead authority on the study for the Growth Board, including leading on commercial and funding arrangements, drawing in technical and other input from partner authorities, to be coordinated via the proposed Oxfordshire Corridor Study Steering Group.
7 HOUSING AND GROWTH DEAL DELIVERY PLAN UPDATE 39 - 48 REPORT JUNE 2018
Purpose: to update the Board on progress with the Oxfordshire Housing and Growth Deal (the Deal), agreed with Government earlier this year.
Recommendations:
That the Growth Board note the progress towards the Housing and Growth Deal Milestones as set out in the agreed Delivery Plan.
8 JOINT STATUTORY SPATIAL PLAN 49 - 50
Purpose: to consider a report updating the Board on progress on the Joint Statutory Spatial Plan (JSSP) work stream.
Recommendation:
That the Growth Board note the report.
9 ENDORSEMENT OF APPOINTMENTS TO PROGRAMME BOARDS 51 - 54 AND THE SCRUTINY COMMITTEE
Purpose: to consider a report to advise and seek endorsement of the appointments from council partners to the three Housing and Growth Deal (the Deal) Advisory Sub Groups that will provide oversight of the delivery of the Deal together with the Growth Board Scrutiny Panel.
Recommendations:
1. That the Growth Board note and endorse the appointments to the three Housing and Growth Deal Advisory Sub Groups and Scrutiny Panel contained in this report.
2. That the Growth Board confirm nominations for the independent Chairs of the sub groups.
10 SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL PLAN UPDATE - JUNE 2018
Purpose: to consider a report on the current position of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan (to follow).
11 MATTERS ARISING FROM OXLEP INCLUDING LIS AND THE 55 - 68 OXFORDSHIRE CITY DEAL PROGRAMME
A representative of OXLEP will provide a verbal update about the work of the Partnership and progress on the LIS and the Oxfordshire City Deal Programme
An update on the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership Operating Plan 2017/18 is attached.
12 OXFORD TO CAMBRIDGE GROWTH CORRIDOR - GROWTH ISSUES
Purpose: to receive and consider a verbal update on the Oxford- Cambridge Growth Corridor.
13 GROWTH BOARD FORWARD PLAN- JUNE 2018 69 - 76
Purpose: the Board’s Forward Plan is attached for information.
Recommendation: that the Board note and comment on the Forward Plan.
14 OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL PLANS PROGRESS REPORT - JUNE 2018 77 - 78
Purpose: to consider a report updating the Growth Board with progress towards Local Plans adoption across the county.
Recommendation:
That the Growth Board note the report. 15 UPDATES ON MATTERS RELEVANT TO THE GROWTH BOARD
Growth Board members and officers may verbally update the Board on progress on matters previously before the Board for consideration, listed in the work plan, or relevant to the Board’s future decisions.
This is for the sharing of information and no decisions will be taken.
16 DATES OF NEXT MEETINGS
Dates for future meetings are:
These will be hosted by South Oxfordshire District Council – venue to be confirmed but likely to be Didcot Civic Hall.
Dates provisionally set as 2.00pm to 4.00pm on:
31 July 2018 25 September 2018 27 November 2018 29 January 2019 26 March 2019 4 June 2019 Councillors’ duties on declaring interests General duty You must declare any disclosable pecuniary interests when the meeting reaches the item on the agenda headed “Declarations of Interest” or as soon as it becomes apparent to you. What is a disclosable pecuniary interest? Disclosable pecuniary interests relate to your* employment; sponsorship (ie payment for expenses incurred by you in carrying out your duties as a councillor or towards your election expenses); contracts; land in the Council’s area; licences for land in the Council’s area; corporate tenancies; and securities. These declarations must be recorded in each councillor’s Register of Interests which is publicly available on the Council’s website. Declaring an interest Where any matter disclosed in your Register of Interests is being considered at a meeting, you must declare that you have an interest. You should also disclose the nature as well as the existence of the interest. If you have a disclosable pecuniary interest, after having declared it at the meeting you must not participate in discussion or voting on the item and must withdraw from the meeting whilst the matter is discussed. Member’s Code of Conduct and public perception Even if you do not have a disclosable pecuniary interest in a matter, the Members’ Code of Conduct says that a member “must serve only the public interest and must never improperly confer an advantage or disadvantage on any person including yourself” and that “you must not place yourself in situations where your honesty and integrity may be questioned”. What this means is that the matter of interests must be viewed within the context of the Code as a whole and regard should continue to be paid to the perception of the public. *Disclosable pecuniary interests that must be declared are not only those of the member her or himself but also those of the member’s spouse, civil partner or person they are living with as husband or wife or as if they were civil partners.
Agenda Item 2
Minutes of a meeting of the OXFORDSHIRE GROWTH BOARD on Thursday 26 April 2018
Voting members of the Committee present: Councillor Bob Price Chair - Executive Member of Oxford City Council Councillor Jane Murphy Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council Councillor Barry Wood Leader of Cherwell District Council Councillor Ian Hudspeth Leader of Oxfordshire County Council Councillor James Mills Leader of West Oxfordshire District Council
Non-Voting members of the Committee present: Professor Linda King Universities Representative (substitute for Professor Alistair Fitt) Catherine Turner Homes England Representative Veronica James Environment Agency Representative
Officers: Paul Staines Oxfordshire Growth Board Partnership Programme Manager Nigel Tipple Chief Executive, OXLEP Caroline Green Assistant Chief Executive, Oxford City Council Gordon Mitchell Chief Executive, Oxford City Council Peter Clark Chief Executive, Oxfordshire County Council Giles Hughes Head of Strategic Planning, West Oxfordshire District Council Yvonne Rees Joint Chief Executive of South Northamptonshire and Cherwell District Councils. Christine Gore Executive Director, West Oxfordshire and Cotswold District Councils Bev Hindle Strategic Director, Oxfordshire County Council Andrew Down Head of Partnership and Insight, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils Adrian Colwell Executive Director for Place and Growth Cherwell and South Northamptonshire District Councils Jennifer Thompson Committee and Members Services Officer, Oxford City Council
Apologies: Councillor Matthew Barber Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council
Jeremy Long Chairman of OXLEP
9 Adrian Lockwood Vice Chairman of OXLEP and Skills Board Representative Phil Shadbolt OXLEP Business Representative – Bicester Professor Alistair Fitt Universities Representative (substituted by Prof Linda King) Louise Patten Oxfordshire CCG Representative Lesley Tims Environment Agency Representative (Substituted by Veronica James)
78. Declarations of interest None.
79. Minutes of the last meeting The Board confirmed as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Oxfordshire Growth Board held on 26 April 2018.
80. Growth Board: Chair's Announcements The Chair welcomed South Oxfordshire District Council’s new Leader, Councillor Jane Murphy, to the Growth Board.
He noted this was the last meeting for him and for the Vale of White Horse District Council’s Leader, Councillor Matthew Barber, and for OxLEP representatives Richard Venables and Andrew Harrison.
81. Growth Board: Public Participation In accordance with the public participation scheme the Chair invited those who had submitted questions or registered to give an address to speak to the Board.
The Board had before them a written question submitted by the Oxford Civic Society and a written response from the Chair
Ian Green, Chair of the Oxford Civic Society, read the submitted question, and the Chair read the response.
Councillor Emily Smith read an address submitted by Councillor Debbie Hallett (Vale of White Horse District Councillor) on agenda item 8: Statement of Common Ground, particularly addressing the issue of affordable housing.
The Chair said that the statement and the referenced reports would be considered when finalising the Statement of Common Ground and in the development of the JSSP.
Sue Haywood, representing Need Not Greed Oxfordshire, gave an address on agenda items 8 and 10 asking for consideration of accountability, transparency and openness in setting up the proposed sub-groups.
10 The Chair gave a short response.
Full details of the written questions and addresses, summaries of the supplementary questions, and the responses are in the supplement to these minutes.
82. Presentation on the Oxfordshire Energy Strategy Nigel Tipple introduced the developing Oxfordshire Energy Strategy. Tim Allen (Peter Brett Associates) gave a presentation on the Energy Strategy, its objective being to ensure that a shortage of clean, reliable, low cost energy does not constrain the delivery of growth, and its links with other industrial and infrastructure projects in Oxfordshire and beyond. In speaking to the presentation (attached) and in answer to questions he said: 1. Objectives would be refined as the strategy developed; 2. Clean energy and low-carbon dioxide producing energy could halve damaging emissions in the county, but there was a considerable challenge to deliver this: opportunities to increase low-carbon and clean generation would be included in the strategy. 3. Generating capacity compared to energy needs within the county was low compared to the national average and there was a low diversity of sources. The county’s energy production and use should however fit within a national strategy of generation and usage. 4. The capacity requirements to support planed growth to 2030 were considerable; the configuration of the grid was under pressure from the change to two-way and distributed generation; and suitable locations for clean energy generation, employment or housing could not be utilised because of lack of grid capability or connectivity. 5. Changes to energy usage (eg rising numbers of electric cars and increasing demand from technology including ‘always on’ and ‘intelligent’ devices) posed significant challenges. If all cars were electric, electricity demand for charging batteries would quadruple and the domestic supply network would be unable to handle the load. 6. Neither energy consumption nor cost would decrease on current trends. 7. Lack of suitable energy supplies and connections was becoming a factor when commercial and research enterprises chose their location or considered expansion. 8. The strategy highlighted opportunities for scalability, efficient energy use through passive house building, better building standards, increasing generation through local energy-from-waste schemes and photovoltaics. However some solutions may be unfeasible in certain locations or in combination with others, or be impossible to use in the county: for example the topography meant large-scale hydropower was not feasible. 9. Energy suppliers SSE were building models to allow them to plan the capacity needed to support economic and domestic growth, and this strategy, the developing industrial strategy and the plans for housing growth needed to be built into this.
11 10.More pro-active energy capacity planning was required, and a different regulatory framework which did not (as now) discourage energy infrastructure and capacity installation during the initial planning stages of major developments. 11.Key conclusions were: make planning more innovative as a route to change; get the information flows right; scale existing technologies; major investment is required; develop a coalition of key partners and community support for change. The Board noted in comments: The final report should contain an evidence base for the current and future energy needs of Oxfordshire to enable the Growth Board and OxLEP to lobby for investment. Investment strategy should recognise potential investments into the energy network from other sources including innovation funds and private investors, and involve other relevant funding partners. The draft of a final comprehensive strategy incorporating the comments of the Board would be presented to OxLEP at its June meeting for approval and then made available on the Growth Board website (www.oxfordshiregrowthboard.org )
83. NPPF consultation briefing Giles Hughes (Head of Strategic Planning, West Oxfordshire District Council) and Adrian Colwell (Cherwell District Council) gave an overview of the draft revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the published consultation documents, reporting:
1. Consultation closes on 10 May 2018 2. There was an emphasis on policies permitting speedy delivery of housing but an under-emphasis on the relationships between housing, infrastructure and economy. 3. A standardised methodology of calculating housing need was proposed; with the ‘presumption for sustainable development’ remaining in the absence of a 5-year land supply. 4. The need for a 5-year land supply was retained, with the addition of an annual update and performance and position statement. 5. Development was still a plan-led process, with a continual review process and scope for Statements of Common Ground between planning authorities, and with viability being determined as a whole as part of making the plan rather than site by site – so once the local plan was agreed, each site was deemed to be viable. 6. Policies on Green Belt, town centre protections, and pooling developer contributions on larger sites were amended. 7. The direction generally supported the Growth Deal, including the outline of likely freedoms and flexibilities for local authorities, but care should be taken in individual and joint responses to coherently reflect the wider common issues. 8. Health is included as a key issue; there is a strong emphasis on design; and on the role played by neighbourhood plans. 9. Government reports would form material considerations for both developments and local plans.
12 The Growth Board agreed that Giles Hughes should send on behalf of the Board a collective response to the consultation including views on new flexibilities and freedoms.
84. Housing and Growth Deal - approval of Draft Statement of Common Ground The Board considered a report setting out the submitted draft Statement of Common Ground.
Giles Hughes introduced the report, noting that it would be finalised after the new NPPF was published and it would be subject to at least annual review.
The Growth Board noted the report and endorsed the attached Statement of Common Ground.
85. Approval of Planning Freedoms and Flexibilities consultation including three year housing land supply The Board considered a report setting out a proposed consultation paper on planning freedoms and flexibilities.
The Growth Board approved the publication for public consultation of Appendix 1 to the report (proposed planning flexibilities consultation paper) on the proposed Oxfordshire planning freedoms and flexibilities specifically the introduction of a three year housing land supply requirement.
86. Approval of Revised Growth Board Terms of Reference The Growth Board considered a report setting out the revised terms of reference including the new structure for sub-groups and scrutiny, and arrangements for delegation to the Executive Officers Group to provide resources for the new structures and the delivery plan.
Details of the three advisory sub-groups and the formal Growth Board Scrutiny Committee would be presented to the June meeting, by which time councils would have filled their allocated seats. Changes to officer structure would be made to support these groups.
Councillor Mills asked and was assured that the Board would continue to press Highways England to use data and evidence from Oxfordshire as a whole in its work on the Ox-Cam corridor.
The Growth Board endorsed the revised Terms of Reference for the Oxfordshire Growth Board (the Joint Committee) contained in the report with the following changes:
To amend 4.4 to allocate the Environment Agency a non-voting place on the Board;
13 Redraft some sections of the terms of reference to improve clarity of expression; and asked that the final terms of reference be circulated for confirmation.
87. Matters arising from OXLEP including implementation of productivity strand and LIS Nigel Tipple, Chief Executive of OxLEP, reported that: Work on the Local Industrial Strategy was continuing as planned, including work with government ministers on strategy and budget requirements; The Local Industrial Strategy was taking account of government guidance documents on clean growth and environmental strategy; OXLEP were seeking senior officers’ input into the strategy and would take account of the JSSP as it developed; It was intended to be a dynamic strategy reviewed periodically to reflect progress and activity.
88. Oxfordshire and cross corridor Transport update Bev Hindle (Strategic Director, Oxfordshire County Council) informed the Board that there was no report for this meeting but there would be an update at the June meeting on the HIF bids, cross-corridor work and the rail connectivity study.
Cllr Mills reminded the Board that, in his view Highways England needed to ensure that when considering the impacts of the growth corridor that they considered the impacts upon Oxfordshire as whole and not just those districts through which the Corridor could potentially travel.
The Chairman asked officers to write to Highways England on this matter to state this point.
89. Updates on matters relevant to the Growth Board No reports.
90. Dates of next meetings The Growth Board noted the dates of future meetings as set out in the agenda.
The meeting started at 2.00 pm and ended at 3.30 pm
Chair ………………………….. Date: Monday 11 June 2018
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Growth Board 11th June 2018 Agenda item – Oxfordshire Rail Corridor Study Contact: Bev Hindle: Strategic Director for Communities Oxfordshire County Council E- mail: [email protected]
Oxfordshire Rail Corridor Study
1.0 Purpose of report
1.1 At its February meeting, the Growth Board agreed to:
Work with Department for Transport, Network Rail and Oxfordshire train operators to develop a brief for the Oxfordshire Rail Corridor Study;
Provide a governance framework and accountable body role for the Study including establishing an Oxfordshire Growth Board Rail Sub-Group;
Provide an element of local match funding in the form of resource capacity to support the completion of this project
1.2 This report outlines progress made (in partnership with the Department for Transport, rail industry and other parties) in developing the remit for this study and sets out the proposed way forward. A copy of the latest draft study remit is attached as Annex 1 – it is important to note this remit is still being finalised and remains subject to final approval.
2.0 Recommendation
The Growth Board is recommended to:
2.1 Endorse the draft remit for the Oxfordshire Rail Corridor Study as set out in Annex 1, subject to final DfT and Network Rail approval.
2.2 Confirm a Growth Board cash contribution of up to £200,000 towards the study, to be supplemented by other funding sources set out in this paper.
2.3 Agree that the County Council as strategic transport authority and accountable body for the Growth Board should act as the lead authority on the study for the Growth Board, including leading on commercial and funding arrangements, drawing in technical and other input from partner authorities, to be coordinated via the proposed Oxfordshire Corridor Study Steering Group.
3.0 Background
3.1 The Oxfordshire Rail Corridor study is vital project and an investment priority for Oxfordshire, to:
Establish the priorities for rail investment in Oxfordshire, including setting out the Strategic Outline Business Cases for specified interventions, building upon (and updating) the work completed as part of the Oxfordshire Infrastructure 15 Strategy (which recognised the importance of investment in rail infrastructure, identifying a number of strategic interventions required) and previous work undertaken by the rail industry;
Demonstrate how prioritised rail investment can support the economy and wider development in Oxfordshire, including the Housing & Growth deal (and the commitment to housing provision it includes) and the emerging Joint Strategic Spatial Plan;
Ensure that the opportunities and benefits of proposed national rail investment (in particular the planned phases of East West Rail) can be secured.
3.2 Following the announcement in the Government’s Autumn Statement of £300,000 for the study, it has been confirmed that a requirement for an equivalent level of match funding is required by the DfT for this project to progress and Government funding to be released.
4 Proposed Scope and Organisation of the Study
4.1 The draft remit sets out the study context; objectives and outcomes; scope, approach and Governance. It will also include a costed programme for the work once this has been finalised and agreed and a Shareholder / Stakeholder arrangement which reflects the proposal for study match funding.
Specific points to draw out from the remit include:
The strategic rail connectivity context of the study, in terms of supporting growth across the wider NIC Oxford to Cambridge corridor and beyond, as well as local rail within Oxfordshire, including a proposed geographic scope for infrastructure interventions (as opposed to rail service provision)
The emphasis being placed on wider benefits, in particular GVA uplift, of rail investment, to enable partners to better understand the relative benefits of different rail service patterns and infrastructure requirements, so that we can prioritise investment
The linkages and interdependencies with the emerging Oxfordshire Local Industrial strategy
The ability of the study to progress strategic outline business cases, to release further scheme development funding, with the aim of reducing the gap (both in funding and timescale terms) between aspirations/priorities being agreed and the investment taking place
The distinction between Shareholders in the project (parties that would provide direct funding), Tier 1 major Stakeholders, and other Stakeholders. Consideration will need to be given to how Oxfordshire is best represented on the Corridor Study Steering Group, and the relationship between this group and the proposed Growth Board Rail Sub Group.
16 The study work continuing to be led by Network Rail, but drawing in contributions from other partners, including the potential for commissioning specialist input (for example to quantify the economic / GVA benefits of different interventions or investment scenarios)
A tighter project timescale than originally envisaged by Network Rail, with the majority of the outputs anticipated to be available by the end of the 2018/19 Business Year
The central role that upgrade of capacity and station facilities at Oxford station will play, in terms of enabling other rail proposals
Development of the feasibility work required for the Cowley Branch Line will progress in parallel with the wider study, again enabled by the additional match funding
4.2 The Governance for the study is currently being finalised. In principle, it is proposed to be jointly approved and owned by all funding Shareholders, who would comprise – along with Network Rail – an Oxfordshire Corridor Study Steering Group which would oversee the study programme. This group should be established by the summer once Shareholder funding arrangements have been confirmed.
4.3 There will also be opportunities for all local major stakeholders to play a role in development and finalisation of the study, with workshops and other engagement opportunities to be undertaken.
4.4 The DfT requirement is for an equal match funding contribution of £300,000. The proposal is for this to comprise £150,000 - £200,000 from the Growth Board, with the remaining £100,000 - £150,000 to come from a combination of contributions from other partners, with some additional ‘work in kind’ resource. Partners being approached include Rail operators, the East West Rail Consortium and the England’s Economic Heartland Alliance.
4.5 As part of its role in acting as lead Authority for the Growth Board on this study, and to ensure that the appropriate arrangements exist for study management, governance and funding, it is proposed that the County Council enters into a Commercial Services Agreement with Network Rail, an industry regulatory requirement. Subject to confirmation, it is also proposed that the Council would also use this agreement to draw in contributions from other Shareholders it already works as part of, for example East West Rail and the EEH Alliance
4.6 The Project Remit will be finalised following consideration by the relevant decision-making bodies within the DfT and Network Rail. Any significant changes to the Remit will be reported back via Growth Board Executive Officers Group for the necessary consideration.
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Project Remit Oxfordshire Rail Corridor Study
Prepared by: Senior Strategic Planner
Matt Haywood Date:
Checked by: Lead Strategic Planner
Amanda Hoyland Date:
Approved by: Principal Strategic Planner
Claire Mahoney Date:
Accepted by:
Matt Haywood, Senior Strategic Planner Date:
Accepted by:
Daniel Round, Lead Development Manager Date:
Endorsed by: Programme Director, Department for Transport
Farha Sheikh Date:
Endorsed by: Oxfordshire Growth Board
Chairman Date:
This document is the property of Network Rail. It shall not be reproduced in whole or in part, nor disclosed to a third party without prior written permission. Copyright 2015 Network Rail
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Document History
Issue Date Originator Modification V0.1 16/03/2018 Matt Haywood First draft V0.2 28/03/2018 Matt Haywood Second draft V0.3 27/04/2018 Matt Haywood After review by Claire Mahoney and Daniel Round V0.4 03/05/18 Claire Review Mahoney V0.5 03/05/18 Claire Issued to DfT for comment Mahoney V0.6 11/05/18 Claire Updated with DfT comments Mahoney V0.7 14/05/18 Matt Haywood Updated with MH response V0.8 15/05/18 Claire Updated, and draft finalisation, with DfT Mahoney V0.9 30/05/18 Claire Review meeting with DfT/Oxfordshire County Mahoney & Oxford City Councils V0.10 31/05/18 Claire Updated with comments Mahoney V0.11 01/06/18 Claire Comments from OCC Mahoney V1.0 01/06/18 Claire Revision for Oxfordshire Growth Board Mahoney
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Contents
1 Purpose and aim ...... 4
1.1 Terms of Reference ...... 4
2 Project Context ...... 5
2.1 Rail network ...... 5 2.1.1 Rail Passenger Demand characteristics ...... 5 2.1.2 Current Investment Programmes ...... 6 2.2 Oxfordshire County ...... 6
3 Project Objectives ...... 7
4 Project Outcomes ...... 7
5 Study overview ...... 8
5.1 Scope ...... 8
6 Project Approach ...... 10
6.1 Overview ...... 10 6.2 Process ...... 11
7 Shareholders and Stakeholders ...... 12
8 Governance ...... 12
9 Indicative Programme and Cost ...... 13
9.1 Programme ...... 13 9.2 Cost ...... 14 Appendix A – CMSP process ...... 15 Appendix B – Strategic planning activity within CMSP process ...... 17 Appendix C – Source References: ...... 19
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The purpose of this remit is to define the scope and required outcomes of the Oxfordshire Rail Corridors Study.
The aim of the study is to understand the options for development of the current and future rail network within Oxfordshire that best meets the needs of the rail industry and county in order to support its growth agenda, whilst considering the wider network strategic needs that have a bearing on rail in Oxfordshire.
The study should align with other Government policy on housing, in particular the Oxfordshire Housing and Growth Deal (March 2018) and the wider England’s Economic Heartland (EEH) area and National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) Oxford to Cambridge Growth corridor.
The requirement for this study has been driven by the National Infrastructure Commission’s (NIC) recommendation (November 2017) in relation to economic growth in Oxfordshire. It is anticipated that the outputs of this study will be used to inform the Government’s response to the NIC.
From HM Treasury – from the November 2017 Budget1):
As a first step towards opening a station at Cowley, the government will also make available £300,000 to co-fund a study of opportunities for new stations, services and routes across the Oxfordshire rail corridor
This study should explore rail growth in the Oxfordshire Rail Corridor, and look at options for potential new services, stations (including Cowley, following the National Infrastructure Commission’s recommendation) and routes.
1 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/autumn-budget-2017-documents/autumn-budget-2017
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Oxford sits at the heart of the rail corridor that links the Great Western Mainline (GWML) at Didcot with the London Marylebone to Birmingham line at Aynho Junction, south of Banbury. This corridor is vital for inter-regional passenger and freight services between a range of destinations to the south (including the south coast, the Home Counties, and the south west) and to the north (including the East Midlands, the West Midlands, and the North West). It is designated part of the national Strategic Freight Network, with Oxford Station being the hub of the rail network in Oxfordshire.
Oxford itself is a key origin and destination for outer Thames Valley passenger services to Reading and London Paddington, for North Cotswolds services towards Worcester, and for East West Rail services to Bicester Village and London Marylebone. There is also an important local rail market centred on Oxford from all surrounding lines
The GWML runs across southern Oxfordshire and provides passenger and freight links to London, the south coast, and the south west. Didcot is a vital node in the UK rail network and is a junction for all north-south passenger and freight traffic west of London. Didcot Parkway is a main line stop on the GWML and is the second busiest station in Oxfordshire, after Oxford station.
2.1.1 Rail Passenger Demand characteristics
Demand for rail travel in Oxfordshire has grown rapidly with a 70% increase in journeys to and from Oxfordshire stations in the 10 years to 2017 against a UK average increase of 53%. In 2016-17, 18.3 million journeys were made to and from Oxfordshire stations.
Oxford Station sees by far the most demand of Oxfordshire stations, with 6.6 million journeys made in 2016-17, almost one third of the county total, and an increase of 46% over ten years. Hanborough Station has seen significant growth in the last ten years, as has Radley.
The introduction of East West Rail Phase 1 services between Oxford and London Marylebone in 2016 has significantly changed demand patterns in Oxfordshire, with stations towards Bicester seeing substantial growth following the Oxford Corridor Capacity Improvement programme Phase 0. It is likely that the single most significant factor in understanding future rail demand patterns in Oxfordshire will be the introduction of further East West Rail services.
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2.1.2 Current Investment Programmes
Over the last few years, the delivery of the Great Western Route Modernisation Programme has seen introduction of new trains in Oxfordshire, with Intercity Express Trains replacing High Speed Trains serving Oxford, the Great Western Main Line, and the North Cotswolds Line, and Electric Multiple Units replacing diesel services serving Didcot. The proposed December 2018 timetable change will also introduce improved service frequencies and service patterns to maximise the benefits from the investment in trains and infrastructure.
The Oxford Corridor Capacity Improvement programme Phase 1 is scheduled for completion in 2018, and Phase 2 is undergoing development and requires confirmation of implementation funding to complete. Both phases enhance the capacity and capability of the railway through Oxford with additional infrastructure, signalling upgrades and an additional platform.
A major planned development which will expand regional connectivity is a direct connection to Milton Keynes and Bedford via East West Rail Western Section, anticipated in 2022/23, and later to Cambridge, via East West Rail Central Section, anticipated in 2027. These connections form the ‘core’ and ‘enhanced’ East West Rail service specification, respectively. Alignment with the developing East West Rail programme is an important strategic consideration for Oxfordshire rail.
Oxfordshire is a one of the fastest growing and ambitious counties in South East England, with significant growth experienced in recent years and further planned, underpinned by strong strategic planning, partnership working and a groundbreaking Housing and Growth Deal recently signed with Government.
Oxfordshire has major education and tourist industries and is noted for the concentration of performance motorsport companies and facilities. It hosts a concentration of knowledge industries of national significance, which are expected to grow significantly (source: Oxfordshire Infrastructure Strategy, 2017). 101,000 new jobs are forecast to be created over the period 2016 to 2040, which represents an increase of 25%.
The primary locations for the provision of new employment will be within the Oxfordshire Knowledge Spine. This area includes Oxfordshire’s major research centres at Harwell and Culham, the City of Oxford, and the primary growth settlements of Bicester, Didcot, Grove & Wantage and Witney. It also encompasses the major employment centres at Milton Park and Harwell, and the Oxford Science Park and Begbroke Science Park.
The Oxfordshire Housing and Growth Deal requires housing growth to plan, and deliver for, 100,000 dwellings by 2031 (source: Oxfordshire Housing and Growth Deal, 2017). This equates to 5,100 units per year, which represents a step change in delivery of new housing, which averaged 2,333 dwellings per year from 2011 to 2015. Overall, Oxfordshire population growth is forecast at 39% between 2016 and 2040, or 267,700 people.
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Provision of both housing and employment growth is reliant upon provision of suitable transport infrastructure. Heavy rail is envisaged as having a significant role to play. The Oxfordshire Infrastructure Strategy (2017) quantified the key role rail investment is proposed to play in supporting Oxfordshire’s ambition, including identifying a number of priority interventions that would be considered further through this study.
The objectives of the study are:
identify opportunities for rail stations, services and routes along the Oxfordshire corridor specifically including Oxford Station and the rail corridor that runs through it (Didcot – Oxford – Aynho)
explore the drivers and potential for rail growth along the Oxfordshire corridor that can directly enable and support economic and housing growth; and
set out a high level strategy for potential rail interventions over a thirty year time frame identifying phased requirements for the short, medium and longer term.
The outcome of the study is to:
provide a high level strategy that sets out potential rail interventions over a thirty year timeframe presented as a phased programme of priorities for the short, medium and long term, clearly associated with industry and wider planning timescales and milestones present socio-economic appraisals which include the wider economic benefits of rail investment within and around the City including the GVA uplift generated and the jobs and housing supported for each option (drawing upon existing modelling work being undertaken for the Oxfordshire Local Industrial Strategy) to enable partners to better understand the relative benefits of different rail service patterns and infrastructure requirements, so investment can be prioritised demonstrate how prioritised rail investment can support the economic and wider development in Oxfordshire, including the Housing & Growth deal (and the commitment to housing provision it includes) and the emerging Joint Strategic Spatial Plan provide linkages and interdependencies with the emerging Oxfordshire Local Industrial strategy align with the new approach to future enhancement planning through the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline and Market-led Proposals and how rail schemes are progressed. This will enable the study outputs to be fed into this process. present proposals for development and delivery funding, consistently with the future enhancement planning process, and the potential early release of funds to enable specific schemes to be developed.
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The outputs are envisaged to include a high-level strategic study report, which identifies high-level business case(s) for the Oxfordshire programme of interventions, makes recommendations on the commitments required from funders and presents the opportunities for investment in rail infrastructure and services required to deliver growth.
The overall scope of the study is to set out the potential of rail to support sustainable economic growth in the Oxfordshire rail corridor.
5.1.1 Geographical scope area
The geographical scope of the study will be the county of Oxfordshire. However, the purpose of the study is to support Oxfordshire’s growth agenda so those sites identified for strategic growth will be prominent in the geographical scope of the study. The following figure depicts the county boundary and an overview of the strategic growth sites.
HousingHousing sites sites
Employment sites
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5.1.2 Rail
The key rail scope of the study will be the core rail corridor through Oxfordshire, between Didcot and Banbury, and Oxford and Bicester. The North Cotswolds line will also be in scope, with the boundary of Charlbury, as will the Cowley branch line, Banbury will be considered with regards to the network south to Oxford, excluding the Chiltern main line. The study will also consider the Great Western Main Line west of Didcot towards the Oxfordshire boundary with Wiltshire, with a boundary of Bourton.
The rail network scope of the study is depicted in the schematic map below. The dotted red line shows the extent of the rail network scope specifically for this study.
Whilst, the boundaries of the physical rail infrastructure are defined above, the study will consider services that cross through the county in the wider context of the rail network for example, aspirations for inter-regional services and airport connectivity. The study and its outputs will also be cognisant of the strategic rail freight corridors that pass through the area, as well as rail freight terminals located within it.
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It is proposed that the Oxfordshire Rail Corridors Study be structured to follow Network Rail’s Continuous Modular Strategic Planning (CMSP) process as visualised below and presented in Appendix A.
CMSP draws upon our approach to long term planning and aligns with the rail industry’s move from a fixed five-year control period funding pot of enhancements to a continuous enhancements pipeline, offering opportunities through collaboration with stakeholders, to utilise targeted, granular market insight in understanding and planning rail requirements.
The principles of the study will reflect growth, demand and option identification and appraisal.
CMSP is built around the formulation and addressing of Strategic Questions, which are produced and agreed by the governing body for the study. Strategic Questions are focused on an agreed strategic aim of supporting and enabling housing, jobs, and economic growth in Oxfordshire. It is anticipated that each Strategic Question will have an individual report, which is then collated into the final strategic study report.
The output of this will be a strategic report that identifies strategic goals for rail in Oxfordshire and the system interventions required to realise those goals, over a thirty year timeframe.
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The system interventions identified, will be assessed at a high level in terms of engineering feasibility and value for money and presented in the strategic report. They could then be developed into Strategic Outline Business Cases (SOBC), which will define the case for further investment and allow funders to take the decision to invest in the works identified.
Subject to funding, there may be an opportunity to undertake specific development studies and SOBCs for key system interventions identified.
Each stage of the CMSP process produces an output, culminating in the publication of the strategic report.
The following table presents a high-level overview of the process, stage and output of each CMSP stage for the study:
CMSP Stage Output 1 Endorsement – meeting with key Endorsement of the study remit by core stakeholders stakeholders. Agree study baseline.
2 Initiation – workshop with all Presentation of the study process, structure and stakeholders governance to all stakeholders.
3 Formulation – workshop to agree Produce and agree list of Strategic Questions with strategic questions core stakeholders.
4 Development – working groups - Market quantification – Undertake market assessment for strategic analysis to identify Oxfordshire rail demand questions patterns and agree growth forecast scenarios for rail travel in and through Oxfordshire for each strategic question - Conditional Output definition – Define Conditional Outputs for rail services (train and non-train) in Oxfordshire that meet market needs for each strategic question - Creation of a Train Service Specification (TSS) that delivers the Conditional Outputs - Gap analysis – Identify changes required to deliver the Train Service Specification and choices for funders and service specifiers
5 Collation – steering group collates Interim output: Oxfordshire Train Service answers into strategic report Specification
Final output: strategic report final draft
6 Governance – report endorsed Endorsement of Strategic Report by accountable
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7 Publication – report published Publication of the Strategic Report and SOBC
Close engagement with stakeholders is fundamental to this study. The intention is for partnership working so that all parties are jointly responsible for inputs and defining the desired outputs (the Strategic Questions) and producing comprehensive, evidence-based answers in the form of strategic options.
The table below lists the proposed structure for stakeholder management – dividing the parties into shareholders and stakeholders for the Oxfordshire Rail Corridor Study. The final list of organisations included in each category would be confirmed alongside study funding.
Shareholders are those parties who are contributing funding to the study. They will jointly agree the structure and scope of the study and endorse all outputs.
Stakeholders will be split into two tiers. Tier 1 stakeholders may also be members of the steering group and optional members of each working group. Tier 2 stakeholders are to be informed of the study and progress and will have the opportunity to be members of relevant working groups (should they wish) and have the opportunity to review and advise the outputs.
Shareholders Tier 1 stakeholders Tier 2 stakeholders DfT Rail/High Speed & East West Rail Company Oxford Universities Major Project Groups Great Western Railways ORR Network Rail Chiltern Railways UKAEA Oxfordshire County CrossCountry Trains Ministry for Housing, Communities Council Freight Operating & Local Government Oxfordshire Growth Board Companies Environment Agency OxLEP Oxfordshire’s City and Highways England England’s Economic District councils Oxfordshire’s bus companies Heartland Homes England (to be confirmed) Rail Delivery Group North Cotswolds Line Task Force
The study will be coordinated by a Steering Group in which all shareholders will be members. The Steering Group will remit work to separate Working Groups, which will undertake the analysis and development work, structured around the strategic questions. Working Groups will be led by shareholders, and Tier 1 stakeholders will be optional members. Tier 2 stakeholders will be invited to working groups as relevant.
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The Steering Group will coordinate the work and propose findings in the form of a strategic report. The Steering Group will report to Network Rail’s Western Route Investment Review Group and to the Oxfordshire Growth Board for endorsement of all outputs. Network Rail’s System Operator Supervisory Board will authorise study outputs. This proposed model of governance is represented below.
Network Rail System Authorise Operator Supervisory board
Oxfordshire Growth Board Western Route Investment Endorse Review Group
Oxfordshire Corridor Propose Study Steering Group
Oxfordshire Corridor Study working groups Inform
Economic analysis
NR Capacity
analysis
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Strategicquestion Strategicquestion
The estimated timescales for completing the study are to be confirmed. Once the requirements of the study are finalised and remit is agreed, a detailed programme will be produced for agreement to reflect initial outputs for March 2019.
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Based on the process described in this document the estimated costs for completing this study are indicatively between to be confirmed. Once the requirements of the study are finalised and remit is agreed, a detailed cost profile will be produced for agreement.
Once the remit is agreed, a full cost breakdown and programme will be produced for agreement.
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Continuous Modular Strategic Planning (CMSP) has been developed in order to shift the focus in strategic planning into the needs of customers, who are passengers, freight end- users, and UK taxpayers. The voices of these customers are the train and freight operators who provide services, and the organisations responsible for planning and delivering local growth.
The stages of CMSP are described in detail, describing each stage and its output.
Stage 1: Endorsement – meeting with key stakeholders
The study will commences with an initial meeting with tier one stakeholders to brief on the process and proposed structure of the study, primarily involving an introduction to the CMSP process. Since CMSP represents a new approach to rail strategic planning it is important that key stakeholders understand and endorse the process.
The output of this stage of the study will be endorsement of the study remit by tier one stakeholders.
Stage 2: Initiation – workshop with all stakeholders
Once key stakeholders have endorsed the process in principle, an initiation workshop with all stakeholders will be held to brief the proposed process, structure and governance of the study in detail and to agree the constitution and membership of working groups. The output of this stage of the study will be endorsement of the study process, structure and governance by all stakeholders.
This stage of the study may be held jointly with the next stage – which is the workshop to agree the strategic questions.
*Note: there is also the opportunity to combine stage 1 and 2 with all stakeholders and undertake stage 1, 2 and 3 in one workshop.
Stage 3: Formulation – workshop to agree strategic questions
Once all stakeholders have endorsed the study process, structure and governance, a workshop will be held with all stakeholders to agree the Strategic Questions around which the study will be built. This will be an open forum in which the strategic aspirations of all stakeholders should be captured, with all stakeholders free to propose strategic questions.
Western System Operator will coordinate discussion to arrive at an agreed list of strategic questions that are: pitched at the appropriate level of high-level system outcomes; target a quantifiable need; and reflect the aspirations of, and are agreed with, stakeholders. Specific stakeholder aspirations will be refined into sub-questions that fall under the headline strategic questions, if required. This stage may be held concurrently with the previous stage.
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Stage 4: Answers – working groups answer strategic questions
Once the study Strategic Questions have been agreed, working groups will be appointed to develop answers, with one working group per question. Each working group will be led by a tier one stakeholder representative and will include representatives from other stakeholders as appropriate for answering the question at hand.
This stage involves Market quantification and Conditional Output definition from the strategic planning approach (see Appendix B). The answer will be in the form of Conditional Outputs for rail services (train and non-train) that meet the objective of the Strategic Question.
The output of this stage will be Conditional Outputs for rail services for each Strategic Question.
Stage 5: Collation – steering group collates answers into strategic report
Once Conditional Outputs for each Strategic Question have been agreed the steering group will coordinate the work required to develop a rail strategy for Oxfordshire. This stage involves Train Service Specification construction and Gap Analysis from the strategic planning approach (described in Appendix B).
The steering group will remit Network Rail’s Capacity and Capability Analysis team to construct an Indicative Train Service Specification (ITSS) for Oxfordshire that delivers the Conditional Outputs. In addition to an optimal Oxfordshire ITSS this work will identify the infrastructure constraints to delivering the ITSS.
The steering group will then be responsible for compiling a Strategic Report as the output of the Oxfordshire Corridor study. This report will present the answers to the Strategic Questions posed during the process, outline the optimal Oxfordshire ITSS to deliver the Conditional Outputs and identify the infrastructure constraints to delivering the ITSS.
The interim output of this stage of the study will be an Oxfordshire ITSS. The final output of this stage will be the full Strategic Report, which amalgamates all the individual study reports and is presented in a final report for Oxfordshire rail corridor, ready for endorsement and publishing
Stage 6: Governance – reports endorsed
Once the Strategic Report has been drafted it will go through the agreed governance process for endorsement, with revision as required. The output of this stage of the study will be endorsement of the Strategic Report.
Stage 7: Publication – report published
Once the Strategic Report has been endorsed it will be published in draft form for consultation. At the closure of the consultation required amendments will be made and the Strategic Report will be published in final format. The output of this stage of the study will be publication of the Strategic Report on Oxfordshire rail corridor.
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Strategic planning follows a four part structure, described in the following list.
Stage 1 – Market quantification
The study will undertake market analyses using data from rail industry and stakeholder sources, specific to each strategic question. This will output an updated baseline and short, medium, and long term growth forecasts for the market covered by the strategic question. The forecast horizons will align with local planning timeframes.
Market forecasts will be constructed with reference to the DfT’s National Modelling Framework. The study will utilise existing growth figures and forecasting models wherever possible, for example the East West Rail demand model developed to assess the Western and Central sections, and models developed for local authority strategic planning.
In order to achieve the desired sensitivity in understanding Oxfordshire’s rail markets data for the study will need to be provided by local authorities. The opportunity to utilise local authority data is a key benefit of CMSP.
Stage 2 – Conditional Output definition
The Western Route Study details Conditional Outputs for the wider rail network of which Oxfordshire is part, based on the Market Studies. This study is required to define Conditional Outputs for rail services in Oxfordshire using a bottom-up approach – that is, Conditional Outputs specific and tailored to Oxfordshire’s needs, as presented in the strategic questions.
The Conditional Outputs for each strategic question will be defined in response to the market quantification activity, such that the Conditional Outputs represent what is required to meet the market need over the short, medium, and long term.
Stage 3 – Train Service Specification construction
Once Conditional Outputs have been defined an Indicative Train Service Specification (ITSS) can be developed that delivers the Conditional Outputs. Network Rail System Operator will lead on the construction of the TSS.
The Conditional Outputs will be consolidated into an ITSS for a typical peak and off-peak hour at each of the study planning horizons. The ITSS will be constructed as unconstrained by network capacity, but will need to accommodate all service groups and consider market and operational factors in proposing the optimal plan for meeting the identified Conditional Outputs.
The ITSS will then be overlaid on the baseline infrastructure in order to identify constraints where the baseline infrastructure cannot accommodate the Conditional Outputs.
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Stage 4 – Gap analysis
The constraints identified in delivering the ITSS will be subject to analysis to understand the options and choices required to address them, which include trade-offs between capacity, connectivity, journey times, performance and access requirements. Options may include making best use of existing infrastructure, or considering enhanced and new infrastructure.
The analysis of constraints constitutes development work, which the study will undertake on an agreed number of options to achieve a level of development suitable for inclusion in the Oxfordshire Corridors SOBC.
The strategic work of the study will follow the four part structure. The following diagram demonstrates the relationship between the strategic planning work of the study and the CMSP process.
CMSP process Strategic planning activities
Meetings with key stakeholders to explain CMSP process and gain endorsement
Initiation workshop with stakeholders to agree process governance and structure of working groups Undertake market analysis and forecast Workshop to agree, define and prioritise growth scenarios for rail travel in and through strategic questions Oxfordshire for each strategic question
Working groups investigate and answer Define Conditional Outputs for rail in strategic questions – one short output per Oxfordshire that meet market needs for each answer strategic question
Steering group reviews outputs and collates Propose a Train Service Specification that into strategic report delivers the Conditional Outputs
Governance applied to endorse outputs Identify changes required to deliver the Train Service Specification and choices for funders and service specifiers Outputs published and becomes bases of portfolio planning
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The Oxfordshire Local Transport Plan 2011-2030, including the Oxfordshire Rail strategy (updated 2016) Spatial Planning in Oxfordshire, including the emerging Joint Strategic Spatial Plan The Oxfordshire Infrastructure Strategy, which includes some specific proposals for Rail Investment required to support growth (Stage 2 Final Report, 2017) The Oxfordshire Growth Board and its role in overseeing strategic development and infrastructure planning, including this study The Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership’s work (Strategic Economic Plan and emerging Oxfordshire Industrial Strategy) and how development of rail can support this The commitment made to deliver housing and economic growth through the Oxfordshire Housing and Growth Deal. Oxfordshire Rail Passenger Demand Forecasting Report (2013)
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REPORT TO OXFORDSHIRE GROWTH BOARD OXFORDSHIRE HOUSING AND GROWTH DEAL
REPORT PURPOSE
1) The purpose of this report is to update the Board on progress with the Oxfordshire Housing and Growth Deal (the Deal), agreed with Government earlier this year.
2) The Board will be aware that the Deal provides £215 million of additional government funding for Oxfordshire, to deliver the key infrastructure required to bring forward already proposed housing development, additional funds to increase the supply of affordable housing and funding to secure economic growth in key industry sectors. The Deal also provides a package of planning freedoms and flexibilities for the Oxfordshire Local Planning Authorities that will offer protection from speculative development whilst we complete a countywide Joint Statutory Spatial Plan to 2050.
3) The Deal also sets out our commitments as a partnership and established key milestones for delivery. In terms of governance, the Deal places the Growth Board at the heart of the delivery regime and requires regular reports on progress. Accordingly this report updates on progress towards these milestones.
RECOMMENDATIONS
(i) That the Growth Board note the progress towards the Housing and Growth Deal Milestones as set out in the Delivery Plan
BACKGROUND
4) The key elements of the Deal, as set out in the Outline Agreement are: Infrastructure Delivery Housing From infrastructure and Affordable Delivery A Joint Statutory Spatial Plan and Planning Flexibilities Productivity 5) The early milestones set out in the Delivery Plan have been achieved. These were Agreeing the draft Statement of Common Ground for the JSSP Revising the Terms of Reference of the Growth Board Agreement of a year one Affordable Housing Programme 6) Consequently, we have received the first instalment of funding,£15million on 31 May as the first tranche of the infrastructure funding. The initial phases of work have been programmed and officers are developing the work programmes and establishing reporting arrangements with Homes England. Officers will report Quarter 1 progress to the Growth Board at the July meeting.
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INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY PROGRAMME
7) The Growth Deal Programme Board recognises that a step change is required across the partnership in order to raise our rate of infrastructure project delivery to achieve the 5 year Growth Deal milestone targets and that it is imperative that this step change is achieved urgently.
8) This step change will be achieved, primarily, through building resource capacity to match this target throughout the first half of this financial year to September 2018. This process is underway.
9) The status for the infrastructure programme is as follows:
Delivery of year one-project programme milestones for March 2018: Initial delivery confidence assessment indicates that the current project list will not be delivered in full. Consequently, activities to address the variance are progressing in parallel with delivery of the projects.
Delivery of years 2-5 infrastructure projects plan by the end of September 2018: The approach and plan to deliver the milestone on time has commenced. Although extremely challenging, our current delivery confidence is for issue of plan by the end of September is probable.
10) The reporting requirements for this work stream are also the subject of discussion with Government. Once finalised, they will form the basis of the project reporting to the Infrastructure Sub Group.
HOUSING FROM INFRASTRUCTURE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING DELIVERY PROGRAMME
11) The Deal makes it clear that whilst Government are interested in the timely completion of the identified strategic infrastructure projects, it is also focussed upon the housing delivery outcomes that are facilitated by the infrastructure. The Deal therefore set out an indicative number of properties- already planned for in partners’ local plans- that would be accelerated by the completion of the infrastructure projects.
12) Previous reports to the Board have highlighted that although the sites identified are those where the lack of funded strategic infrastructure is a brake upon development, there are also a raft of other challenges, often unique to each site that require resolution to bring housing development forward. Work is currently underway with the authorities on identification and plans to resolve these issues.
13) Alongside this, the Board will recall that Government are providing £60 million over three years for additional affordable housing, to deliver a range of different affordable housing types and tenures. The Delivery Plan sets out an indicative trajectory for the Affordable Housing Programme and commitment to delivering 1,320 affordable homes to start on site by March 2021. Work is underway on the approved year one programme and progress will be reported to the July Growth Board. 40 Growth Board 11th June 2018 Agenda item – Oxfordshire Housing and Growth Deal Contact: Caroline Green Assistant Chief Executive: Oxford City Council E- mail: [email protected]
14) The relevant next milestones for this programme are the agreement of the trajectories for housing, years 2-5 for Housing from Infrastructure, and years 2-3 for affordable Housing. These are due with Government by 30th September 2018 and will be brought to the September meeting of the Board for endorsement.
JOINT STATUTORY SPATIAL PLAN AND PLANNING FLEXIBILITIES
15) The Board will be aware of the key commitment in the Deal to develop an Oxfordshire Joint Statutory Spatial Plan (JSSP). Building on the existing Plans, the JSSP will set the strategic direction for planning to 2050. The Deal provides up to £2.5 million capacity funding to Oxfordshire Partners to support the development of the JSSP.
16) The first milestone, the development of a draft Oxfordshire–wide Statement of Common Ground (SoCG) was completed by the deadline of 31 March 2018. The second key milestone is the establishment of a Joint JSSP Project Board. This is due to be completed by the end of July 2018, subject to confirmation of the planning Freedoms and Flexibilities (F&F) to be provided by Government under the Deal (see below). The Growth Board will note progress on these below and by the endorsement of the member appointments for this Board- elsewhere on today’s agenda.
17) The development of the JSSP is being led by a newly appointed Programme Lead and is the subject of a detailed report to the Board at this meeting.
18) The Board will also recall that the Deal recognise the challenges Oxfordshire faces from unplanned development during the period of preparation and years following adoption of the JSSP, and has agreed to grant planning flexibilities on a time limited basis to provide some protection from the risk of unplanned development.
19) The proposed Freedoms and Flexibilities (F&F) have two aspects:
First, an agreed amendment to the Housing Land Supply Test during the plan process, recognising that whist the new JSSP takes shape the standard regime leaves partners vulnerable to speculative development.
Secondly, upon completion of the JSSP, a revision to the proposed Housing Delivery Test.
20) Both F&F are subject to negotiation with Government and the first of these, regarding the Three Year Land Supply proposal is currently the subject of consultation on the Growth Board website. https://www.oxfordshiregrowthboard.org/ The published consultation paper was finalised following detailed comments from the Ministry for Housing, Communities & Local Government. The consultation runs until 12th July 2018.
21) The outcomes of that consultation and confirmation of the details of the proposed Housing Delivery Test flexibility will be reported to the July meeting of the Growth Board.
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PRODUCTIVITY
22) The Board will recall that the Deal commits partners , led by OxLEP to the development of a Local Industrial Strategy (LIS), the Deal also encompasses proposals to explore early land remediation at Harwell to bring forward critical employment land supply in Science Vale. There are also commitments to work with business through emerging sector deals, the development of a dedicated investor programme for trade and investment, an enhanced Growth Hub, and developing a more responsive skills system. As part of the engagement process a “Placemat” document has been prepared setting out what the LIS is and how it will be developed, is attached as an annex to this report. 23) A stakeholder partnership steering group has been developing the LIS and OxLEP will be presenting a full report and presentation on progress to the Growth Board at its 31st July meeting. 24) In terms of the key milestones and negotiations with Government, these are subject to extensive and ongoing negotiation and will result in targets being agreed for year one and subsequent years. These will be reported to the LEP Board and Growth Board once completed and cover the following areas: A strategic vision for the Ox-Cam corridor Development of Oxfordshire’s Growth Hub to support local businesses A programme to boost Oxfordshire’s international profile Support for Oxfordshire’s skills needs. To Review Enterprise Zone investment strategy as part of the development of Oxfordshire’s local industrial strategy Harwell decommissioning programme. Support for emerging sector deals to be coordinated with local plans and future investment via UK Shared Prosperity Fund
DEAL GOVERNANCE AND FINANCE
25) Progress on reorienting the governance and structures of the Board to reflect its new responsibilities are ongoing. The Board agreed, subject to final revisions, revised Terms of Reference at the last meeting and the partners have appointed member representatives to the Advisory Sub Groups and Scrutiny Panel for endorsement by the Board elsewhere on today’s agenda.
26) The next steps are the establishment of these Advisory Sub Groups, finalising their individual Terms of Reference and bringing them up to speed with the process of detailed oversight of progress with the Deal.
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27) Underneath this, we have established an officer structure to deliver the Deal, commencing with the appointment of lead officers for each of the programme strands together with programme management capacity. The officer structure will drive the delivery of the Deal and report on progress to the Sub Groups and Growth Board.
28) The finance the above, the Board will also recall that as part of the Deal, Oxfordshire received £5 million of capacity funding to assist us with the delivery of the Deal. The allocation of the fund is £2.5 million to prepare the Oxfordshire JSSP, £1.5 million of capacity funding to progress the Deal and £1 million to support scheme feasibility to ensure that the step change in housing delivery that the Deal requires is properly resourced.
29) Officers have undertaken financial modelling of options for the capacity fund to ensure it is deployed in the most effective manner to support the delivery of the Deal commitments. Detailed reporting on spend against the budget will be provided to the Sub Groups and future meetings of the Board.
CONCLUSION
30) Reflecting the Growth Board’s role as the body charged with oversight of the delivery of the Deal this report is the second progress report outlining progress, issues and achievements to date.
31) It is still early days for the Deal and many challenges lay ahead across all aspects of the programmes. Not least of these being the need, because of the pace of the Deal’s agreement and immediate start, for us to establish the structures and governance necessary for the Deal at the same time as being asked to deliver outcomes and building the capacity across the partnership to uplift the scale and pace of delivery.
32) The Board is asked to note this progress with the Deal.
43 This page is intentionally left blank Oxfordshire Local 45 Industrial Strategy A trailblazer for the UK economy Oxfordshire is a globally-renowned region Developing a Local Industrial Strategy is with one of the strongest economies in the a huge opportunity for you, and the UK, and a successful record in securing whole of Oxfordshire investment to promote growth Oxfordshire has been invited by Government to develop a Local Oxfordshire is one of three net contributors to the national exchequer, Industrial Strategy. This is a huge opportunity to build an ambitious generating approximately £22 billion Gross Value Added (GVA) programme for long-term economic growth. Developing the strategy to the UK economy and securing the associated investment will initiate a new and exciting period of successful and sustainable growth for Oxfordshire. Oxfordshire is one of the most competitive Local Enterprise Exciting areas of growth we could use this opportunity to focus on Partnership areas in the country as well as the fastest growing, with include: over 40,000 new private sector jobs since 2011 Oxford University is the 2018 Times Higher Education Global Oxfordshire number one-ranked university in the world. The university contributes We could build on Oxfordshire’s already strong international £5.8 billion to the UK economy and generates more technology profile to boost inward investment and exports, positioning spin-outs than any other UK university Oxfordshire as a global competitor to attract and retain talent. Oxfordshire is home to 1,500 high tech firms Science Vale UK has the highest concentration of science research World-class innovation ecosystem
46 facilities and development activity in Western Europe We could invest in Oxfordshire’s innovation ecosystem, Harwell Campus is home to the largest space cluster in Europe home to assets such as our science and technology clusters. We Oxfordshire has been designated as a scale up could support SME growth, invest in new innovation sectors with ‘Creative Industries Hotspot’ high growth potential, and invest in the business and research space we need to be at the forefront of innovation in these areas. Oxfordshire is at the heart of one of the largest and most successful life sciences clusters in Europe Oxfordshire is a centre for Formula 1 innovation Attract and nurture talent Oxfordshire attracts around seven million people each year, We could invest in our people, attracting and nurturing including significant numbers of international visitors talent in the existing workforce and promoting Oxfordshire as a great place to both work and live. We can invest in building a We have already secured significant funding to build on sustainable workforce for the future, creating skills pathways and Oxfordshire’s strengths and promote growth aligning skills to sector needs. City Deal and Local Growth Funds: We have secured over £200m of central government funds for Oxfordshire through these deals. This investment will create 25,000 jobs and 11,500 homes by 2021. Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor Housing and Growth Deal: In Autumn 2017 Oxfordshire partners We could develop the Ox-Cam Corridor, the UK’s ‘Silicon secured a further £215m for Oxfordshire. This deal will provide £60m Valley’. This would support new jobs and homes as well as for affordable housing and £150m for infrastructure improvements, to connect the knowledge and innovation economies of Oxfordshire support delivery of 100,000 new homes by 2031. and Cambridge, igniting growth across the UK. Our vision is for Oxfordshire to be one of the top three global innovation ecosystems by 2040. Developing our Local Industrial Strategy is a critical step to achieving this vision
The UK Industrial Strategy The Oxfordshire Local Industrial Strategy Government launched the UK Industrial Strategy in November 2017. Its aim is to As part of the UK Industrial Strategy, Government is asking Local Enterprise increase growth and productivity across the UK and create more prosperous Partnerships to develop their own Local Industrial Strategies. Oxfordshire will be communities. The strategy, and its associated funding, is based on five pillars and one of the first areas to do this. We are determined to make the most of this four Grand Challenges that the Government hopes to address: opportunity, and have outlined three core principles that we want to bring out in the Oxfordshire Industrial Strategy: Pillars of the UK Industrial Strategy Grand Challenges 1. Oxfordshire can deliver for the UK 1. Ideas: to be the world’s most Growing the Artificial Intelligence innovative economy and data-driven economy As one of three net contributors to the exchequer, Oxfordshire will deliver economic growth and manufacturing and supply chain opportunities for 2. People: to generate good jobs Shifting towards clean the rest of the UK. and greater earning power for all growth 2. Oxfordshire is a great place to invest 3. Infrastructure: a major upgrade Shaping the future to the UK’s infrastructure of mobility Oxfordshire has a world-class innovation ecosystem with a concentration of global assets and strengths. This, along 4. Business environment: to be the Meeting the best place to start and grow a with our strengths in research and talented workforce, 47 needs of an business ageing make Oxfordshire a great place to invest. 5. Places: to have prosperous society 3. Oxfordshire has international potential communities across the UK What is the Many of Oxfordshire’s industries already compete on Oxfordshire a global level, and in new emerging markets. Industrial Investing in Oxfordshire will support us in our international potential. Our 20-year investment plan Strategy? The building blocks for success We will set out an ambitious 20-year investment plan to outline how we can bring together public To maximise our chances of securing the investment and private investment to achieve our vision. We will we need to achieve our vision, we need to make the seek to secure investment from a range of sources: Oxfordshire Local Industrial Strategy stand out. We will These include: develop a strategy that: • We will seek to unlock private sector investment, and attract • Thinks innovatively and disruptively about Oxfordshire’s future. increasing amounts of international investment by promoting We need to think about important emerging sectors, new Oxfordshire as a world-class place to invest and do business. technological trends, and innovative ways to be internationally competitive. • We will work with Government to unlock investment through the • Has a robust evidence base that demonstrates a granular understanding of Industrial Strategy. These funds include a £1bn Industrial Strategy the Oxfordshire economy, its challenges and opportunities. Challenge Fund, the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the £1.7bn Transforming • Has a broad base of support from stakeholders across Oxfordshire, including Cities Fund, and the £31bn National Productivity Investment Fund. business leaders. To do this, we will make sure we engage widely with key • We will also capitalise on the Government’s commitment to increase stakeholder groups; further information on this is detailed overleaf. investment in R&D to 2.4% of GDP, securing investment for Oxfordshire’s We need to work together to capitalise on this exciting opportunity and world-leading Higher Education and research base. deliver growth across Oxfordshire and for the UK. We are determined to make this a success for everyone in Oxfordshire. We will be engaging widely with our stakeholders and partners on the Local Industrial Strategy and would welcome your input into our activities We now need to work on developing an Oxfordshire Local Industrial Strategy that has a robust evidence base, an ambitious narrative and a practical investment plan to engage with Government and investors. We have outlined some the key steps we need to undertake over the next six months: Engage with representatives of key stakeholder groups across Create a practical investment Mobilise and Oxfordshire to think about the future of our region, build a broad plan that outlines what funding plan base of support in Oxfordshire and strong cooperation between we need to deliver our strategy local leadership, private sector and key institutions. April 2018 October 2018
Develop an ambitious narrative about the vision for Build a robust and Oxfordshire that aligns to the vision of the Ox-Cam growth comprehensive corridor, demonstrates how it will raise productivity and Submit the Local Oxfordshire evidence base pay and deliver economic benefits for the region and for Industrial Strategy to the rest of the UK Government
48 Do make every effort to attend the upcoming programme of events – this is your opportunity to have a say in Oxfordshire’s future For more information about the Oxfordshire Local Industrial Strategy and how you can take part, please get in touch with the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership: 0345 2411196 @oxfordshirelep Nigel Tipple [email protected] Oxfordshire Local OxLEP, Chief Executive www.oxfordshirelep.com Enterprise Partnership Agenda Item 8
REPORT TO OXFORDSHIRE GROWTH BOARD JOINT STATUTORY SPATIAL PLAN
Purpose of report
1) To update the Growth Board with progress on the Joint Statutory Spatial Plan (JSSP) work stream Recommendation
(i)That the Growth Board note the report Background
2) The Board will be aware of the key commitment in the Deal to develop an Oxfordshire Joint Statutory Spatial Plan (JSSP). The JSSP will build on the existing and emerging set of Local Plans to set the strategic direction for planning in Oxfordshire and address linkages to wider planning considerations, for example the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor.
3) Oxfordshire is committed to a positive plan led approach to ensure the protection and enhancement of its built and natural environment and resources, to define and steer the nature and location of future development and secure essential infrastructure. This is consistent with the Government’s core planning principles and the Duty to Cooperate.
The Scope of the JSSP
4) The JSSP will be a statutory plan for Oxfordshire. On adoption it will carry full weight in the planning process and provide the higher level strategic planning policy framework under which decisions will be taken and the planning policies of partner authorities will be developed.
5) The JSSP will provide an overall strategy for the scale and pattern of development across Oxfordshire. It will identify the number of new market and affordable homes needed and the amount of employment land required to 2050. The plan will calculate these as countywide figures and then identify the most appropriate spatial strategy for the distribution of growth based upon an understanding and appreciation of Oxfordshire, its population and resources, infrastructure, environmental quality, constraints and natural capital.
6) The JSSP will also outline the strategic transport and other infrastructure that needs to be provided to support sustainable growth. Aligning with a new 2050 Transport Vision, OxIS and the emerging Local Industrial Strategy, the JSSP will set strategic policies to support the generation of jobs and wealth and the preservation and enhancement of Oxfordshire’s built and natural environment.
7) The scope of the JSSP with its supporting evidence will be focused on addressing the following critical issues: Planning for continued economic success 49 Delivering new housing Identifying essential infrastructure Addressing strategic environmental issues
8) The JSSP will be a strategic planning document; it will not address the whole range of land use planning issues or include detailed or site specific policies. These will be considered and developed as local policies by partner authorities in the preparation of the next round of Local Plans.
9) The JSSP will provide a countywide strategic vision for sustainable growth and provide a clear overview of the countywide growth picture to avoid incremental, speculative, and unplanned development.
JSSP timetable
10) The Growth Deal Delivery Plan contains a series of key milestones for the JSSP as follows: Principle of JSSP agreed through the Approval of Deal – February 2018 - achieved Draft Oxfordshire–wide Statement of Common Ground - 31 March 2018 - achieved Joint JSSP Project Board established to take forward JSSP under Section 28 – July 2018 All Local Plans submitted for examination - 1 April 2019 Draft JSSP published for formal consultation - 30 October 2019 Submission of JSSP - 31 March 2020 JSSP Adoption (subject to examination.) 31 March 2021 Progress to date
11) The JSSP forms one of the four streams of work for the Growth Deal and is led by Giles Hughes as the project sponsor, and Rachel Williams as the work stream lead. An interim team of planners drawn from across the local authorities has been progressing work on the scope and timetable for the project; this will need to be supplemented with more resources (seconded or recruited staff and consultancy support) as the project develops.
12) Work to date has focused on defining the scope of the JSSP and project planning. The interim team visited those responsible for the West of England Joint Spatial Plan and have held initial meetings with officers from across the authorities, in a range of disciplines, to help define the scope of the project.
13) A series of documents are being produced to set the framework for the JSSP including a Local Development Scheme (which sets out the timeframe for the project) and Statement of Community Involvement (which defines the approach to involving communities and stakeholders in the development of the project). The intention is to bring these draft documents to the July Growth Board meeting in advance of seeking wider views and comments, and then taking them through individual local authority approval processes.
50 Growth Board 11th June 2018 Agenda Item 9 Agenda item – Oxfordshire Housing and Growth Deal Contact: Caroline Green Assistant Chief Executive: Oxford City Council E- mail: [email protected]
REPORT TO OXFORDSHIRE GROWTH BOARD ESTABLISHMENT OF HOUSING AND GROWTH DEAL ADVISORY SUB GROUPS AND SCRUTINY PANEL
REPORT PURPOSE
1) The purpose of this report is to advise and seek endorsement of the appointments from council partners to the three Housing and Growth Deal (the Deal) Advisory Sub Groups that will provide oversight of the delivery of the Deal together with the Growth Board Scrutiny Panel.
RECOMMENDATIONS
(i) That the Growth Board note and endorse the appointments to the three Housing and Growth Deal Advisory Sub Groups and Scrutiny Panel contained in this report. (ii) That the Growth Board confirm nominations for the independent Chairs of the sub groups.
BACKGROUND
2) At its last meeting, the Board agreed revised terms of reference (ToR), subject to adding the Environment Agency and some drafting changes to improve clarity. This has been completed and the ToR are attached. 3) The Terms of Reference establish Advisory Sub Groups to the Growth Board to oversee programmes of work on infrastructure, housing and the Joint Statutory Spatial Plan. The purpose of the Sub Groups is to oversee the programmes of work to deliver the commitments in the Deal, to monitor progress against the key milestones and make recommendations to the Growth Board on decisions required. It is expected that the sub groups will normally meet on a quarterly basis. The productivity work strand will be delivered by OxLEP with oversight from the Growth Board.
4) The membership of the Sub Groups is decided by the Growth Board Joint Committee. Elected member representatives to the sub-groups will be appointed by the Leaders of the individual constituent councils. Other representatives if required will be agreed by the members of the Growth Board Joint Committee. 5) The ToR establishes a Scrutiny Panel for the Growth Board to reflect the growing profile and importance of its functions. Membership of the Scrutiny Panel will be three representatives per constituent authority, to be determined by that authority 6) This report brings the appointments from partners councils to the Advisory Sub Groups and Scrutiny Panel the Board’s attention for endorsement and clarifies proposed arrangements for chairing the Sub Groups. 7) Once agreed, inaugural meetings of the three advisory sub groups and Scrutiny Panel will be established and terms of reference agreed.
APPOINTMENTS TO GROWTH BOARD ADVISORY SUB GROUPS AND SCRUTINY PANEL 8) Appointments to the sub groups and scrutiny panel are detailed in the table below.
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Cherwell OCC Oxford SODC Vale WODC Cllr Anthony Cllr Will Hall Hayward Cllr Jeff JSSP Advisory Cllr Colin TBC* Cllr Alex Sub all con Sub all con Haine Clarke (observer Sub Group Hollingworth group group Sub Cllr status) members members Toby Morris Cllr Imran Cllr Janet Cllr Jeff Housing Lokhon Shelley Cllr John Haine Cllr Mike Sub all con Sub all con Advisory Sub Donaldson TBC* Sub Cllr Rowley group group Group Toby Morris members members Cllr David Cllr Mike Nimmo- Cllr Jeff Infrastructure Badcock Cllr Lynn Cllr Yvonne Smith Haine Cllr Linda Sub all con Advisory Sub Pratt Constance Sub all con Sub Cllr Smith group Group group Toby Morris members members Cllrs Neil Cllr Nick Cllr Elaine Cllr Debby Derek Cllr Andrew Prestidge Carter Hornsby Hallett Cotterill Gant Growth Board and Sean Cllr John Cllr David Cllr Ben David Cllr David Gaul Sanders Turner Mabbett Harvey Scrutiny Panel Henwood + one place Cllr Emily Cllr Ian Cllr Chris Julian + one place TBC Smith White Palmer Cooper TBC
* Appointments will be confirmed at 19th June cabinet CHAIRING ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE ADVISORY SUB GROUPS
1) The Growth Board ToR set out that the Chair of the Sub-Groups acting as an independent Chair. will be appointed by the Growth Board and drawn from the voting membership of the Growth Board
2) The proposed description and guidelines for the role of the Chair of the Sub Groups is as follows:
1. Advisory Sub Group chairs will be voting members of the Oxfordshire Growth Board. Chairs must act in an independent and facilitative capacity to organise the sub group’s activities in support of the objectives of the Growth Board. At all times, chairs must use their discretion to act in the interests of Oxfordshire and the Growth Board, and not of their own political group or local authority area.
2. Chairs will manage meetings in accordance with the sub group’s terms of reference, and provide leadership and direction to the Sub Group in an open and transparent manner.
3. Chairs will report directly into the Growth Board on the work of their Sub Group as agreed. In reporting to the Growth Board, Chairs will present the views of their Sub Group, and not necessarily their own views.
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4. Advisory Sub Groups are not decision making bodies, and Chairs should aim to reach consensual agreement on matters under discussion. Where a consensus cannot be reached, the Chair shall present the split views of the sub group to the Growth Board.
5. Key duties and responsibilities of the Chairs include:
a) To act in accordance with the seven principles of public life and the code of conduct of the member’s appointing authority b) To be courteous, respectful and inclusive in their conduct c) To secure a consensus view from their sub group d) To act in an independent and facilitative capacity at all times e) To be the Sub Group’s spokesperson in respect of their activities f) To manage the procedure of the sub group in accordance with its terms of reference g) To provide timely reports to the Growth Board on the Sub Groups activities h) To manage the Sub Groups work plan between meetings
3) Following discussion with Leaders, the proposed Chair for each of the Advisory Sub Groups is as follows:
Advisory Sub Group Nomination for Chair
JSSP Cllr James Mills
Housing Cllr Susan Brown
Infrastructure Cllr Ian Hudspeth
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Funding Project title and Outcome Contribution to Lead partner Core Activity 2017-18 Targets Achievements to Comments RAG stream lead officer Growth Targets and role 31 March 2018 Outputs / Targets Milestones
CITY DEAL Apprenticeship Drive better Increase the number Economy and Skills Delivery of skills The City Deal funding City Deal programme has now Latest full academic year Programme employability of apprenticeships team. element of the City ends in March 2017 but come to an end and all funding Apprenticeship figures skills in young Deal including: there will be ongoing has been drawn down with all available are up until the end 525 people Oxfordshire Skills Supporting making monitoring of targets actions agreed delivered. of July 2017 and are rounded apprenticeships Board sense of to the nearest 10. There for young people apprenticeships for OA has supported or run 131 were 2,310 16-24 year old (16-23) employers. school events including Apprenticeship starts during apprenticeship careers events, the 2016/17 academic year SARAH Delivering talks in assemblies and (August 2016 – July 2017), ‘apprenticeship’ workshops. compared with 2,590 during CULLIMORE events aimed at the same period the previous young people and Apprenticeship awards were year (a decrease of 10.8%). 55 parents. rescheduled from March to 24th April. All age apprenticeships have Engagement with decreased by 6.7% over the secondary schools to same time period. increase awareness of apprenticeships. A significant decrease has also been seen nationally Co-ordinating resulting in claims that the National levy has not had the intended Apprenticeship week consequence of encouraging activity employers to create more apprenticeship vacancies. Additional 525 apprenticeship starts The City Deal apprenticeship aged 16-24 programme is therefore completed. Although Oxfordshire has performed well when compared with figures for the South East and England the additional apprenticeships have not
been delivered as planned. Agenda Item 11 This is due in part to the 2012/13 base year which saw an exceptional spike in new starts, which we believe is a consequence of the increase in University tuition charges moving to £9k and in part to do with the introduction of the levy as mentioned above.
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GROWTH Oxford Centre Increased levels ‘Innovative People’ – City of Oxford Construction of new Increased participation Plans finalised to turn the Full time Study Programme DEAL for technology of Science, higher level skills College – Activate STEM centre and awareness of STEM centre into a STEM hub for our applications for majority of and innovation Technology, Learning Industries; Attracting 3 Thames Valley provision. Key STEM pathways in Sept Engineering and Construction new STEM employers activities include: 2017 are higher than at the Lee Jamieson Maths (STEM) in complete and support delivery. same point last year. line with Skills operational by 1) Aylesbury Training Group Strategy January 2017 50 new STEM/AL (ATG), which has recently Number of full time Study aspirations apprentices supported by merged with Activate Learning, Programme learners the project and the new will move to the STEM Centre participating in meaningful BBL campus. in May 2018, further increasing employer engagement and the number of facilities to work experience is learners. This will support significantly higher than this greater numbers of learners in time last year. September 2018 when the new provision becomes Increased employer operational. engagement (see “Achievements”) included 2) Plans are now complete to Peter Brett Associates introduce Engineering piloting an employer-led Apprenticeship Standards project with GCSE English (previously frameworks) to all students at the Oxford learners from Sept 2018 Centre for Technology and Innovation. 76% of this 3) The STEM Centre has cohort improved their grade attracted Cytech provision, the with 62% of them achieving a industry standard for cycle ‘C’ – both these figures are engineering. The new facility is well above average. This being installed and will project will now be become operational for implemented more widely learning in Sept 2018, across the Faculty.
56 attracting professional training nationally for the cycle Engineering-specific full-time industry. student recruitment is tracking above last year, with Target of 3 new STEM c.7% more applicants. employers to support delivery has been exceeded (ref: Plans are now in place to Technology Faculty Employer grow other STEM provision, Advisory Board). bringing 64 Full Time ICT learners to the centre in Sept Faculty Apprenticeship 2018, and the launch of new numbers, specifically at the Level 4 courses in STEM STEM Centre Site at Blackbird related areas. Leys are tracking above last year, with additional numbers in related faculty trades also up (Plumbing & Carpentry) since the centre opened.
STEM Centre is now being used by other apprenticeship learners within the group to safeguard provision at our other sites in Oxfordshire. From January this includes 5 learners, increasing to 11 in Sept 2018.
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GROWTH Advanced Increased levels ‘Innovative People’ – Abingdon & Witney Construction of new Building Construction Building work now complete. DEAL Engineering and of Science, higher level skills College STEM centre completed October 2017 technical skills Technology, Centre open to students in centre Engineering and Construction Building contractor hands January 2018. Maths (STEM) in complete and building over to client MARK LAY line with Skills operational by Jan November 2017 Strategy 2018 aspirations Building operational January 2018
GROWTH Activate Increased ability Innovative People’ – City of Oxford Construction of new New employer shaped Re-branded ‘Care Skills Re-branded ‘Care Skills DEAL 2 Learning Care to meet health Health and Care College – Activate Care Centre Care curriculum training centre’ training centre’ to try and Suite and social care related skills delivery Learning implemented. develop reputation for training and skills Construction Increase in employer excellence in care facilities Laura Asbridge demand complete and 15% Increase in CARE engagement across county. operational by participation January 2017 5 new level 5 apprentices supported by the Project and AL Oxford Campuses.
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CITY DEAL Accelerate the 7500 homes Commit to deliver the SPIP Accelerate the Accelerated housing The SPIP Executive has Currently on target to exceed delivery of 7500 agreed in the housing necessary to delivery of agreed delivery according to committed to reviewing all projections based on homes across existing Local underpin the SEP housing sites across schedule agreed sites and profile 2016/17 returns the county plans have the county delivery in the light of the delivery final agreed City Deal. In GROWTH accelerated by 7500 additional addition, officers in districts BOARD 2018 homes by 2018 will review any other sites PROGRAMME that have come forward to MANAGER build a revised profile.
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GROWTH Flood Risk To reduce the risk Oxford City Council 1. Re-profile to new Practical Completion of Core activity, outputs / Remaining works include: DEAL management and impact levels and falls to Construction by end of targets 1, 2, 3 and 4 (see • Over-seeding of upstream caused by create a dual- June 2017. opposite column) have been grass, meadow and (Northway and excessive purpose sports completed. wildflower areas. Marston Flood flooding for 108 arena and • Sand slitting of Alleviation households, 2 emergency The flood protection works football pitch. Scheme) commercial floodable area on have been completed. All premises and the fields at three temporary flood To be completed in the Tina Mould transport Northway storage areas are active. appropriate horticultural connections in Community This means the risk of season. Northway and Centre. surface water flash flooding Marston, North is significantly reduced for These works will be East Oxford. 2. Re-profile an 110 homes in Northway and completed by the end of May area between Marston. 2018. Court Place Farm recreation Wetland planting at Please note: meadow flower field and Peasmoor Brook Storage and wildflower seeded areas Peasmoor Brook Area and Court Place Farm will establish over an 18- on its eastern Storage Area completed. month period. boundary to create a new Grass seeding at all 3 sites wetland habitat. completed. It will be used to store flash flood Communication campaign water during celebrating the completion of torrential rainfall. flood protection works well received in w/c 24th July. 3. Construct new flow control Construction hoarding at all structures to sites came down at the end 58 control water into of August and a community and out of the opening event was held on two areas 13th September. created. Including localised road Final Tree Planting and pavement level changes to direct flows away from public highways into the storage area.
4. 1.33% AEP protection to 91 residential and 2 commercial properties (insurance break point) by June 2017
5. 0.3 ha of new habitat created by June 2017
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GROWTH Oxford Flood 1) Reduce flood Environment Develop the Outline Pre-application Planning The Outline Business Case The funding target which DEAL Alleviation damages to at Agency Business Case for submission May 2017 (OBC) was approved by HM enables the scheme to Scheme least 1000 homes approval by EA, Treasury in November 2017. commence with the and businesses Responsible for Defra and HM Outline business case Compulsory Purchase Order JON currently at risk in managing the Treasury approval November 2017 Archaeological investigations process and submit a MANSBRIDGE Oxford appraisal and were completed on site in planning application has construction of the Detailed appraisal Planning Application December 2017. been met. 2) Reduce flood scheme ensuring it work including: submission March 2018 risks to has passed all the - Public consultation The OFAS target position for The scheme continues to infrastructure and necessary - Short-listing options funding is £121million. receive the full support of its utilities in Oxford assurance and - Consultation on Around £65million will come partners and Defra. It is approval short-list expected from central government considered to be a key 3) Safeguard milestones. Winter 2015 Flood Risk Management example of partnership Oxford's - Survey and Site Grant in Aid (FCRMGIA). working having secured the reputation as a investigation work largest amount of partnership thriving centre of - Flood modelling £56m of contributions have investment for any flood commerce that is and assessment of now been identified to meet scheme. open for business ‘do nothing’ and ‘do the partnership funding minimum scenarios’ contribution. 4) Create and - Economic appraisal maintain new of preferred option This includes the contribution recreational - Funding from Oxford City Council as a amenities, wildlife negotiations with result of their successful habitat and partners Housing Infrastructure Fund naturalised Bid announced on 1st watercourses Further refine the
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the centre of approval by EA, Oxford. Defra and HM OFAS full planning Treasury application has been - Full Business Case submitted to Oxfordshire signed off by Feb County Council. 2019 - Financing plan in place to outline how whole life costs of the project will be funded - Legal agreements for contributions in place by July 2018 - Construction Start Feb 2019 - Construction finish Dec 2021
Flood risk areas reviewed and Flood Map amended - Revised flood map to be published 2023
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GROWTH Oxford North The project aims Contribute to the TBC Latest Figures - Planning application Agreement has been DEAL to establish an homes and jobs supplied (02.17) submitted June 2017 reached between the project TBC innovation district targets for - Planning approval Dec sponsor Thomas White Ltd building on close Oxfordshire - 90,000 sqm 2017 and local planning and links to the employment land - Legal agreement work transport authorities. universities and - 500 new homes Dec 2017 businesses in the - 2,500 sqm local city. It will become retail space a vibrant and - A hotel successful mixed- - Highway use area. improvements - Cycle ways - Public open spaces
GROWTH Oxpens Regeneration of Contribute to the Oxford City Council - 500 homes - Go to the marketplace First parcel of land granted 500-unit student DEAL the Oxpens area homes and jobs - Investor - 500 student flats for a development planning permission accommodation has Ian Gray of the West end of targets for - Master Planner - 6,839 sqm Hotel partner permission, planned Oxford to deliver Oxfordshire - Development 150 beds Demolition started on above occupation 2019 a new sustainable provider - 8,264 sqm B1 parcel community that - Planning Office supports the Authority - 4,160 sqm B1 R Brief and marketing materials economy of & D for development partners Oxford - 543 sqm A1-A5 now published uses - 1,265 jobs - 15 Apprenticeships - Local facilities
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CITY DEAL QUAD 1 Hub: focused on Invest in an STFC Start on site Target for Practical The build is complete and (was the Harwell open innovation ambitious network of November 2016, Completion in October occupiers are fitting out Innovation HUB) new innovation and practical completion 2017. incubation centres October 2017 5 SME occupiers are in place TIM BESTWICK which will nurture with a final 2 small offices small businesses. Project programme under offer to a further 2 SME dates revised and occupiers agreed following agreement with BIS. The formal opening is being planned for summer 2018
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CITY DEAL The Oxford Bio- Hub focused on Invest in an University of Oxford The vision for the Complete building works The BioEscalator is now Escalator the life sciences ambitious network of Oxford BioEscalator summer 2018. watertight and power is sector; new innovation and is available, the internal fit-out is PHIL CLARE incubation centres Attract innovative medical moving ahead very quickly and which will nurture - To realise the science companies as it is on track to be handed over small businesses: potential of the world tenants, ramping up to the University in the class medical occupancy from summer summer. The University will research and clinical 2018. then set up the shared core expertise in Oxford facilities in advance of the first and the surrounding Create an entrepreneurial tenants moving in soon region community around the afterwards. A Business - To develop a BioEscalator. Manager and Lab Manager leading international have been recruited. hub for enabling early-stage medical The aim is to attract high- innovation to move potential, innovative medical from the lab to the science companies as tenants. clinic. The first tenants have been - To pioneer a new identified through a first call for model for bioscience applications and the business growth that BioEscalator team is working will reduce the risk closely with them. associated with early stage firms, stimulate The plan is to begin to create new funding and an entrepreneurial and create resilient, collaborative community in and 61 sustainable around the BioEscalator. companies.
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CITY DEAL The Begbroke Hub focused on Invest in an University of Oxford The Oxford In order to encourage The first phase of the Innovation advanced ambitious network of University Begbroke smaller start-ups and Begbroke Innovation Accelerator engineering new innovation and Science Park (BSP) those in “proof of concept” Accelerator project is now sectors incubation centres has pioneered the stage, one of the complete and takes the form of PHIL CLARE which will nurture successful incubator units will be an extension to the existing small businesses: integration of adapted as a serviced Centre for Innovation and academic and shared laboratory space Enterprise (CIE). The CIE is business for multiple tenants and in now more than double its communities to foster operation by June 2017 original size. The 2200m2 knowledge and extension brings the building technology transfer, The whole building will be up to a total of 4000m2. economic growth, at steady state occupancy and academic (allowing for movements The building is now handed advancement. The in and out), of greater over and the majority of Accelerator project than 90% by March 2018 spaces are already let and builds on this in occupied, with discussions well the advanced advanced over the remaining engineering sectors spaces. of automotive, nuclear materials, Formal opening took place on advanced materials, 17th March 2017 robotics, nano- medicine, pharmaceuticals, motorsport and supercomputing. Through the co- location of business and technology it will enhance the
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GROWTH Centre for Support the University of Oxford Establish an Complete very high CfAS officially opened 27th DEAL Applied Super cluster of applied Industrial advisory current testing facility – February 2017 by Nigel Tipple conductivity superconductivity board (IAB). 01/06/17 industry in Refurbish and equip Full complement of research COLIN Oxfordshire with a materials discovery Start development of NV staff and technicians, including JOHNSTON S&T support and laboratory and a imaging tool – 01/10/17 one apprentice in place with a new longer-term materials testing number of graduate students developments in laboratory for Further new research and undergraduate (Part II) new materials and superconductors students recruited – researcher in place. There are deeper Develop a core 01/09/17 6 academics, 4 post-doctoral understanding of research portfolio researchers, 7 (+2 new) how Establish industrial Continue to develop researchers and 7 support superconductors open access to project proposals with the staff associated with CfAS behave in real facilities. aim of submitting at least environments two by 31/03/18 First geared research proposal 23 jobs by March awarded by EPSRC for 2021 research in to bulk superconducting MgB2 magnets for biomedical applications but yet to start
5 IAB meetings held together with numerous 1:1 CfAS- Industry meetings.
Invest in Oxfordshire briefed 63 on CfAS and the wider engagement of the Department of Materials with industry.
CfAS web site established and operating. Strong presence at the Applied Superconductivity Conference
MgB2 project awarded funded by EPSRC. PDRA started 01/02/18
2 new D. Phil. graduate students started 01/10/17 researching radiation effects/damage in superconductors and superconducting joints.
Dr Tayebeh Mousavi, won first place in the Best Poster Awards at the 6th annual International Conference on Superconductivity and Magnetism, which took place in Antalya, Turkey during 29 April – 4 May.
Proposal for second chamber to be added to PLD system submitted
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LGF3 Disruptive To set up and Will add to innovation Satellite Open DISC Sign legal agreement Legal agreement signed with Change request submission Innovation for equip phase 2 of in the space sector Applications September 2018 OxLEP successful from build of Space Centre the Disruptive and additional jobs in Catapult Amend legal agreement facility to lease of facility. (DISC) Innovation for Oxfordshire 11 jobs created by assuming change request Change request submitted (the Lease negotiations Space Centre on September 2020 is approved change is from build of facility progressing well with Catherine Harwell campus to lease of facility) agreements due to be signed Hamelin for Oxfordshire Engage with Secure the lease for the w/c 14th May 2018. businesses to use minimum 20 SMEs facility assuming the Industry engaged and board for product by March 2020 change request is approval for £700k spend on prototyping and approved equipment testing to create 176 supported jobs innovative by March 2024 Procure £300k capability Round one equipment products procurement completed with a total spend of £351k.
Lease HoT defined and agreed.
LGF3 Connected and To host a growing Will add to innovation UKAEA / RACE Provide an urban test Legal agreement Heads of Terms signed by Autonomous community of in the CAV sector bed for the testing of UKAEA on 17/11/17 and the Vehicles at those developing and additional jobs in CAV and ancilliaries Funding Agreement on Culham CAV vehicles and Oxfordshire. 23/03/18. (previously associated Provide speciailit test Smart Oxford: products and To act to the locus and evaluation Detailed design of Following an open competition Culham City) services for CAV activity equipment and buildings. Ridge were appointed to within the LIS services. undertake detailed building Garry Staunton design work. Their design was Host a growing put out to tender on 28/03/18. number of Deadline for responses is
64 companies active in 18/05/18. the sector. Planning application. Planning application submitted in February. Public consultation closes 04/05/18.
Specification for AWTG appointed to develop infrastructure upgrades. master plan for upgrade in IT necessary to give required connectivity levels and adequate backhaul capacity . Source test vehicle. Tendered for a Level 4 autonomous vehicle, due to take possession of said vehicle on 21/05/18.
Connectivity
Strategic Status Operations
Funding Project and lead Outcome Contribution to Lead partner Core Activity 2017-18 Targets Achievements to Comments RAG stream officer Growth Targets and role 31 March 2018 Outputs / Targets Milestones
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Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership Operating Plan 2017/18
CITY DEAL Access to Improve access Will lead to Oxfordshire County Harwell Link Road: Harwell Link Road: Harwell Link Road: Harwell Link Road: enterprise zone to enterprise improvement in jobs Council Finalising land zone to make in the knowledge acquisition and Construction Completion Works complete, and road Blue RAG. Hugo Terry site more economy by making design in preparation due - 01/03/2018 open. attractive to the site more for construction. potential attractive to investors investors Hagbourne Hill: Hagbourne Hill: Works to increase Construction complete capacity 23/8/16
Featherbed Lane: Featherbed Lane: Featherbed Lane: Featherbed Lane: Detailed design and Detailed Design complete. land acquisition in Construction starting- Land acquisition remains the Red RAG. progress. Early 05/09/2018 significant obstacle to delivery works undertaken on of this project. Evidence preparation is available land and Construction Completion underway for Compulsory were completed due - 19/11/2019 Purchase. Need for CPO and March 2015. strategic review. Red RAG construction finish target will be missed.
Harwell Campus: Harwell Oxford Campus: Harwell Oxford Campus: Harwell Oxford Campus: Land has been gifted Preliminary design progressing by the affected None. on schedule. Green RAG. landowner in acknowledgment of
65 Construction forecast to start the infrastructure in October, subject to improvement they agreeing new MHA MSF3 will receive. The framework supplier. design has developed and indicated that further land is required from adjacent landowner’s negotiations are underway and CPO is proposed to run in parallel
CITY DEAL Improvements to To relieve Will lead to Oxfordshire County Cutteslowe and Cutteslowe and Cutteslowe and Wolvercote: Cutteslowe and Northern congestion and improvement in jobs Council Wolvercote: Wolvercote: Works complete and final road Wolvercote: Gateway deliver growth to in the knowledge Increasing capacity Construction Complete: safety audit complete. None. a key growth area economy by making at roundabouts on 14 November 2016 Hugo Terry the site more A40. attractive to investors Loop Fm Link Rd: Loop Fm Link Rd: Loop Fm Link Rd: Loop Fm Link Rd: Feasibility stage Complete Prelim Preliminary Design is largely Project paused pending reviewing iterations Design 01/08/17 complete. strategic review of area to of preferred identify preferred project. alignment to maximise BCR.
Planned completion Autumn 2019
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CITY DEAL Hinksey Hill- First stage of Will lead to Oxfordshire County Phase 1, Hinksey Phase 1, Hinksey Hill Science transit improvements to improvement in jobs Council Hill complete and complete and working transport links in the knowledge working well well Hugo Terry across the economy by making knowledge spine the site more Phase 2, Hinksey Phase 2, Hinksey Hill: Phase 2, Hinksey Hill: Phase 2, Hinksey Hill: attractive to investors Hill: Increase Modelling is being Modelling progressing, but Preliminary Design capacity at the reassessed to fully progressing more slowly than completion currently forecast junction and provide understand impact on the planned due to issues for September 2018 but this bus lane to improve junction from completed validating the traffic model. is likely to be delayed journey times for projects nearby such as reflecting longer than public transport Phase 1. Preliminary anticipated modelling activity. users. Design scheduled for completion in September 2018.
GROWTH Headington Access to Needed to support Oxfordshire County The project area Construction complete: The programme is being The construction complete DEAL Phase 1 Headington is a new housing and Council includes the B4495 30 November 2018 delivered in stages. Stage 1 deadline has been package of jobs in Headington, from Cherwell was Gypsy Lane junction and rebaselined to Hugo Terry schemes to and beyond, without Drive/Marsh Lane was completed in March 2017. accommodate the delayed improve access to attracting more traffic to Horspath Stage 2 on The Slade start of the latest major to the area. Driftway and the commenced in April 2017 and employment, Eastern Bypass, as completed in October 2017. health and well as Old Road. education sites in Stage 3 is the length of the Headington Proposed changes Headley Way and Cherwell area. include: Drive. This stage is perhaps • Junction the most critical and sensitive improvements given its proximity to the JR 66 • New cycle hospital. It was originally lanes and planned to start Summer 17 crossings but has now been deferred to • New pedestrian March 18 due to the Westgate crossings embargo and a review of costs and scope. This delay has • Changes to on- allowed for even better street parking engagement with • New bus lanes stakeholders, with a series of • Localised road additional presentations widening planned with the JR in particular. The implementation of changes is planned for summer 2016 to autumn 2018.
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GROWTH Science Vale Improved cycle Supports EZ growth Oxfordshire County Design and Start construction Design continues on all routes Land issues are delaying DEAL Cycle Route connectivity and and new housing in Council Implementation of 01/10/2017 with focus on enabling works progress on several routes facilities between the Didcot/Science new and significantly (utility diversions) for links that however those routes which Hugo Terry the main Vale area. improved cycle Construction of all routes don’t require land acquisition can be accelerated have residential and tracks/paths complete: 31/3/2019 been, and where appropriate employment and Vegetation clearance to be alternative routes have been Service areas. Initial phase of completed in November 2017. proposed to avoid complex implementation to barriers. As a result, start Autumn 2015. Commence delivery of route completion by March 2019 6A in January 2018. may be unachievable.
The design costs related to routes which have stalled due to land costs may lead to an increased design budget.
GROWTH Oxford Science Capacity Key element of the Oxfordshire County Feasibility and Detailed Design Start: Preliminary design is A revised programme with DEAL Transit Phase 2 improvements Science Transit Council preliminary design to July 2017 progressing including bridge additional detail as a result of with the focus on programme. firm up scheme assessments, along with Early Contractor Involvement Hugo Terry improved and scope, design and Construction Start: preparation for planning has been approved at CIPB. more reliable costs, planning September 2018 applications. journey times for application (if There is no change to the express bus required), detailed Construction Complete: Surveys are currently along end of construction milestone services through design then September 2020 the length of the A40 are but detailed design will now the junction. construction/ complete. start in October 2018, and 67 implementation start of works will now be The Park and Ride site design April 2019. Feasibility designs continues. and cost estimate finalised and public The programme has been consultation starts rationalised to identify (Dec 16) opportunities to work in parallel and accelerate delivery. Prelim design (Feb- Apr 17) Detailed design (Jul 17-May 18)
Submit full Business Case and Approval Application to DfT (May 18)
Construction (Sep 18 - Sept 20)
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GROWTH Didcot Station Enabling the Great Western Delivery of a new Temporary Foxhall Road All stair cores erected to full Amber to reflect phased DEAL Car Park development Railway (GWR) Multi Storey Car Park Car Park opened 18th height. opening of Multi-Storey Car potential of at Didcot Parkway Sept - Complete Park. Joanna Milton Harwell, Milton Station, including Ground works completed to . Park and Didcot improved links Superstructure core bases, pile caps to be realised between the Foxhall commences: 20th Dec 17 - attenuation tank and through enhanced Road site and the complete interceptor complete. transport station entrance connectivity and Multi-Storey Car Park fit M&E commenced capacity with circa out commences: 14th Feb 900 jobs 18 - Complete Installation of handrails in stair accommodated; cores commenced. Multi-storey Car Park Operational: Aug 18
Project completion: October 18.
GROWTH Queen Street Improvements to Supporting new jobs Oxfordshire County Delivery of a TBC First projects installation and Final stages to be completed DEAL Oxford City in Oxford City Centre Council programme of remedial works completed by October 2018 Hugo Terry Centre public changes to improve before the Westgate Embargo transport bus flows and add (23/10/17). including the bus stop capacity to possible closure cater for growth in Further interventions are being of Queen Street passenger numbers completed March-May 2018. including those arising from the Westgate development.
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Growth Board 11th June 2018 Agenda item Growth Board Work Programme Contact: Paul Staines; Growth Board Programme Manager E- mail [email protected]
69 Oxfordshire Growth Board Work Programme Agenda Item 13
1st June 2018 to 30th September 2018
Executive Work Programme and Notices required by the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012 There is a legal requirement for local authorities to publish a notice setting out the key decisions that will be taken by the appropriate decision maker at least 28 clear days before such decisions are to be taken. This Work Programme sets out the executive decisions (including key decisions) which are intended to be taken by the Oxfordshire Growth Board. Whilst this document provides details of known decisions for the following month, where details of decisions to be made after this period are known, they are provided for information.
The document also provides guidance as to the key matters not requiring a decision that the Growth Board will consider.
The Work Programme also sets out where, if at all, it is anticipated that part of a meeting will be held in private. This is where confidential or exempt information (as defined in the constitution of the lead authority) is likely to be made known. Notice is hereby given that it may be necessary for part of a meeting to be held in private because it becomes apparent at the meeting that confidential or exempt information will otherwise be made known. Should this become apparent at the meeting the relevant part of the meeting will only be held in private upon the passing of a resolution which (where exempt information will be made known) describes the description of exempt information pursuant to Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.
The Work Programme will be updated and rolled forward on a quarterly basis. As this takes place, the Work Programme will be
70 adjusted and further decisions will be added or anticipated ones may be rescheduled or removed. A likely date of consideration or decision is shown, but it is possible that these may be rescheduled to a later meeting.
For further information on the Growth Board Work Programme, please contact:
Paul Staines Growth Board Partnership Programme Manager Based at: Oxford City Council St Aldates Chambers St Aldates Oxford OX1 1BX E mail: [email protected]
Growth Board – Voting Members Chair and Leader of Oxford City Council Councillor Susan Brown Vice Chair and Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council Councillor Jane Murphy Leader of Cherwell District Council Councillor Barry Wood Leader of Oxfordshire County Council Councillor Ian Hudspeth Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council Councillor Roger Cox Leader of West Oxfordshire District Council Councillor James Mills
Growth Board – Non voting members
71 Chairman of OXLEP Jeremy Long Vice Chairman and Skills Board Representative Adrian Lockwood Universities representative Professor Alistair Fitt OXLEP Business representative- Bicester Phil Shadbolt OXLEP Business representative-Oxford City TBC OXLEP Business representative- Science Vale TBC Homes and Communities Agency Representative Kevin Bourner Environment Agency Representative Lesley Tims Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group Representative Louise Patten
Dates of future Growth Board meetings until 31-12-18
Date Time Venue 31st July 2-4 pm SODC offices Meeting 25th September 2-4 pm Room One, Milton Park 27th November 2-4 pm 72 Issue to be Considered Decision Key Item likely Contact Officer Documents Date of report required Decision to be to be Sign off by (Yes/No) considere Submitted to CEO d in Growth private Board EOG (Yes/No)
Key Decisions and matters to be considered
31st July 2018
Housing and Growth Deal Giles Hughes TBC update and review point / Rachel Yes Yes No TBC for planning freedoms Williams and flexibilities / JSSP Presentation on the Oxfordshire Local No Nigel Tipple TBC n/a* No 73 industrial Strategy Role of Homes England in Kevin TBC TBC supporting the Housing No No Bourner and Growth Deal Oxfordshire Natural Yes No No Sue Halliwell TBC TBC Capital Study- proposal
Oxford to Cambridge. Corridor - Matters for the No No Bev Hindle TBC n/a* Growth Board
Rail connectivity study No No Bev Hindle TBC n/a* Issue to be Considered Decision Key Item likely Contact Officer Documents Date of report required Decision to be to be Sign off by (Yes/No) considere Submitted to CEO d in Growth private Board EOG (Yes/No)
*intended as a presentation or verbal update at the meeting
25th September
Endorsement of Oxfordshire Housing and Yes No No Sue Halliwell TBC TBC Growth Deal detailed IDP- years 2-5 Endorsement of Oxfordshire Housing and Yes No No Caroline TBC TBC Growth Deal detailed Green Housing From Infrastructure Delivery
74 trajectories years 2-5 Endorsement of Oxfordshire Housing and Yes No No Caroline TBC TBC Growth Deal detailed Green affordable Housing trajectories years 2-3 Oxford to Cambridge. Corridor - Matters for the No No Bev Hindle TBC n/a* Growth Board Local Industrial Strategy No No Nigel Tipple TBC n/a* Progress Report Strategic Transport No No Sue Halliwell TBC n/a* Forum: Progress Report
*intended as a presentation or verbal update at the meeting Issue to be Considered Decision Key Item likely Contact Officer Documents Date of report required Decision to be to be Sign off by (Yes/No) considere Submitted to CEO d in Growth private Board EOG (Yes/No)
Future decisions and matters for consideration: Dates TBC
Approval of Oxfordshire Yes No No OxLEP TBC TBC Local Industrial Strategy Proposals to increase No No TBC TBC
75 Health Engagement TBC Endorsement of Draft Joint Strategic Spatial Yes No No TBC TBC TBC Plan for formal consultation Endorsement of Draft Joint Strategic Spatial Yes No No TBC TBC TBC Plan for adoption by local planning authorities Innovative approaches to housing delivery No No TBC TBC TBC presentation/ discussion This page is intentionally left blank Agenda Item 14 Growth Board 11th June 2018 Agenda item - Local Plan Update Contact: Paul Staines: Growth Board Programme Manager E- mail: [email protected]
Oxfordshire Local Plans: Progress Report
Purpose of report
1) To update the Growth Board with progress towards Local Plans adoption across the county
Recommendation
(i)That the Growth Board note the report
Background- Progress to date
Cherwell
2) The council are undertaking a Partial Review of the adopted Cherwell Local Plan 2031, Part 1 to incorporate the Growth Board’s apportionment of Oxford’s unmet housing needs to Cherwell. The proposed review was approved by Council in March 2018 and submitted to the Planning Inspector. The timeline for completion is uncertain, although the inspector has indicated he hope to be able to hold an examination in the autumn with adoption a few months after.
Oxford
3) Oxford are preparing a Local Plan to 2036. The timeline for completion is;
a) Consultation on Preferred Options 30 June - 25 August 2017 b) Special full Council considers Proposed Submission Oxford Local Plan 2036 – October 2018 c) Consultation on Proposed Submission (Regulation 19) document November 2018 d) Submission March 2019 e) Examination Summer 2019 f) Adoption late 2019
4) Oxford are also preparing a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule review. The timeline for completion is:
a) Consultation Draft CIL Charging Schedule Autumn 2018 b) Submission Spring, 2019 c) Examination Summer 2019 d) Adoption late 2019
5) In addition a new Local Development Scheme, which will confirm dates, and will include the Joint Strategic Spatial Plan is to be prepared. The timetable is to be confirmed.
South Oxfordshire
6) South Oxfordshire are preparing a Local Plan to 2033 to provide for the district’s own housing needs plus an element of Oxford’s unmet needs with a commitment to undertake a partial review of its plan once Oxford City have adopted the City Plan. The timeline for completion is subject to assurances from Government, as set out in the council resolution.
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7) The Council decision of 15th May was as below
(a)subject to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government confirming that submission of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan in January 2020 would not significantly impact on the Oxfordshire Housing and Growth Deal or the freedoms and flexibilities proposed as part of it, to ask officers to reassess all sites capable of forming a strategic allocation promoted through the Local Plan (to 2033) process up to the end of the Regulation 19 publication period (including all strategic sites proposed in the October 2017 Regulation 19 document) and to bring a draft Regulation 18/Regulation 19 document (as required) to Cabinet and Council to seek approval for publication for consultation; and
(b) in the event that such confirmation from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is not forthcoming to the satisfaction of the Head of Partnership and Insight and the Head of Planning, in consultation with the Leader of the council and the Cabinet members for planning and partnership and insight by no later than completion of the site filtering exercise (expected July 2018), to adopt Option 3, set out in the report of the Head of Planning to Cabinet on 10 May 2018, and to ask officers to bring the Regulation 19 (October 2017) document including proposed additional reserve site(s) to Cabinet and Council to seek approval for publication for consultation would result in a submission of the Local Plan by end December 2018 to include a reserve site(s).
Vale of White Horse:
8) Local Plan Part 1 was adopted in December 2016 and the council are now preparing a Local Plan to 2031, Part 2. This will incorporate the Growth Board’s apportionment of Oxford’s unmet housing needs to the Vale (plus further sites for the district’s own needs). The timeline for completion is;
a) Examination July-September 2018 b) Adoption Dec 2018
West Oxfordshire
9) West Oxfordshire are preparing a Local Plan 2031 to provide for the district’s own housing needs and the Growth Board’s apportionment of Oxford’s unmet housing need. The timeline for completion is on course and is:
a) Inspector’s initial letter – January 2018 b) Consultation on further main modifications –February/April 2018 c) Inspector’s Report - June 2018 d) Adoption – July 2018
10) Work has also started on a new Area Action Plan (AAP) for the Oxfordshire Cotswolds Garden Village. The indicative proposed timetable is as follows:
a) Initial ‘issues’ type consultation – June 2018 b) Further ‘preferred approach’ type consultation – September 2018 c) Formal Regulation 19 publication – January 2019 d) Submission – April 2019 e) Examination – June 2019 f) Adoption – October 2019
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