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Members who cannot attend a meeting shall tender their apologies to the Parish Clerk prior to the meeting as, under Section 85(1) of the Local Government Act 1972, the members present must decide whether the reason(s) for a member’s absence shall be accepted.
7:05pm – 7:10pm

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(a)    To receive Declarations of Interest in respect of matters contained in this agenda, in accordance with the provisions of the Localism Act 2011 in respect of members and in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1972 in respect of officers.

(b)   To consider any Dispensation Requests received by the Parish Clerk and not previously considered.  

Advice on declarations of interest should be sought from the Clerk prior to the meeting, as advice cannot be given to Councillors at Parish Council meetings.
7:10pm – 7:15pm

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• Additional AED for Bloxham – To discuss an additional AED for the village.  (Report to follow)
• Maintenance to Round Bench on The Green – To consider quotes for a replacement and repair of the bench on The Green, by the War Memorial.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points – To receive an update on the proposed installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Points.
• Professional Dog Walkers – To receive the feedback from Cherwell District Council on their policy  regarding ‘professional dog walkers’.
• Bus Shelter on the A361 (Opposite Warriner School) – To consider quotes for maintenance work to the bus shelter.
• Emergency Plan – To approve the updated version of the Bloxham Community Emergency Plan.  (To follow)
• Annual Parish Meeting 2024 – To discuss the Annual Parish Meeting being held on Wednesday 24 April 2024.

7:55pm – 8:15pm

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• Planning Applications – To note the planning applications considered by the Parish Council since the last meeting.  (Attached)
• Results of Planning Applications – To note decisions made by Cherwelll District Council since the last meeting of the Parish Council.  (Attached)
• Bloxham Neighbourhood Development Plan – To receive an update on the review of the Bloxham Neighbourhood Plan.
• Planning Application Validation Checklist Consultation – To make comments on Cherwell District Council’s consultation.

v)      Deeley Homes Planning Application Appeal Reference APP/C3105/W/23/3327581 (23/00097/REF) – To discuss the impact of the decision by the Planning Inspector to approve the application for 30 dwellings including access off Ells Lane, and demolition of the existing stabling on site, with all matters reserved except for access at Land North of Ells Lane, Bloxham.
8:15pm – 8:35pm

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• Vacancies – To consider any applications for co-option onto the Parish Council.
• Drop-In and Chat – To discuss any issues raised at the Drop-In and Chat.
• Meeting with David Wilson Homes – To discuss whether the Chairman and Clerk should meet with representatives from David Wilson Homes.

8:35pm – 8:45pm

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• Accounts for Payment, Uncashed Payments & Receipts, Bank Reconciliation and Receipts Since the Last Meeting – To approve the accounts for payment and note the uncashed payments & uncashed receipts, bank reconciliation and receipts since the last meeting.  (Report to follow)
• Budget Monitoring 2023/2024 – To receive a report on the budget monitoring for 2023/2024. (Report to follow)

General and Ear-Marked Reserves 2023/2024 – To note and approve the Parish Council’s Reserves.  (Report to follow)

Parish Council Grants 2024/2025 – To consider the applications for Parish Council grants for
2024/2025.  (Applications to follow)
8:45pm – 9:05pm

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• Monday 4 March 2024
• Monday 8 April 2024
• Wednesday 24 April 2024 (Annual Parish Meeting)
• Monday 13 May 2024
• Monday 3 June 2024
• Monday 1 July 2024

9:10pm

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• Traffic Calming Working Group
• HS2 Representative
• Parish Council Investments

9:10pm