Council

Parish Council Agenda – 19 Jan 2021

 

A meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Zoom on Tuesday 19 January 2021 at 7.30pm to transact the business set out in the Agenda below

You can join via the Zoom Meeting Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85117006605?pwd=VkhtcklCQmt0UlcvSVBVSnhPL0c3QT09

Meeting ID: 851 1700 6605 Passcode: 230373

Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting, however please note that this will be for the purposes of viewing the meeting only and public participation will only be permitted during the Open Forum.  The 3 minute public speaking rule, as per the Parish Council’s Standing Orders, will apply.

 

A G E N D A

1.

Welcome/Recording of Meetings – To welcome Councillors and the public to the meeting and advise on the procedure for the recording of meetings.
7:30pm

2.

Apologies for absence – To receive any apologies for absence from the meeting.

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.
7:30pm

3.

Declarations of Interest

(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.
7:30pm – 7:35pm

4.

Minutes – To confirm the minutes of the meetings held on 4 January 2021.  (Attached)
7:35pm – 7:40pm

5.

Matters Arising – To discuss any issues arising from the minutes of 4 January 2021.
7:40pm – 7:50pm
                                                                                                                                             

6.

Chairman’s Announcements
7:50pm – 8:00pm

7.

Open Forum – Residents of the village are invited to raise any items which concern the Parish.
8:00pm – 8:10pm

8.

Reports from County and District Councillors – To receive reports from the Bloxham County Councillor and District Councillors.
8:10pm – 8:20pm                                                                                                                                

9.

Planning

  • Planning Applications – To consider the following planning applications:
  • 20/03242/F, 3 Gauntlets Close, Bloxham – Front side and part rear extensions with associated internal and external works
  • 20/03653/F, Bloxham Plant Nursery, Chequer Tree Farm, Ells Lane, Bloxham – Change of use and erection of a tea room (resubmission of 19/02968/F)
  • 20/03617/F, 3 Hyde Grove Bloxham Banbury – First floor rear and single storey side extensions
  • 20/03584/F, 13 Chipperfield Park Road Bloxham – Extension of utility room (ground floor) on the back of garage and change the roof of the garage from flat to pitched, which will also encompass the new extension of the utility room; in the loft space above the garage and utility room, knock through from the upstairs bathroom to enlarge the family bathroom (2nd storey)

Plans can be viewed at https://www.cherwell.gov.uk/info/115/planning/443/see-or-comment-on-a-planning-application23as

  • Millers Homes Site, Tadmarton Road, Bloxham – To receive an update on the issues at the Miller Homes site.

8:20pm – 8:40pm

10.

Environment/Village Matters

  • Biodiversity Areas in Bloxham – To agree the biodiversity area in the village for the planting of wild flowers.  (Report to follow)
  • Village Footpaths – To discuss the outcome of the meeting with Oxfordshire County Council’s Footpaths Officer regarding Hobb Hill and The Goggs.  (Report to follow)
  • Flooding – To receive an update on the Parish Council’s plans in the event of flooding in the village.  (Report to follow)

8.40pm – 9.00pm

11.

Financial Matters

  • Accounts for Payment – To approve the accounts for payment. (Report to follow)
  • Section 106 Funds – To review the Section 106 funds allocated and available to Bloxham  (Report to follow)

9.00pm – 9:10pm

12.

Parish Council Matters

  • Parish Council Representatives – To receive reports from the Parish Council’s Representatives on other bodies.  (Report to follow)
  •  Parish Council Responsibilities – To appoint a Councillor to the following roles:
  • Snow Warden
  • Monitoring of the Defibrillator
  • Monitoring of Trees

9:10pm – 9:20pm

13.

Correspondence – Items of correspondence will be circulated to members. 9:20pm 

14.

Public and Press – To consider passing a resolution in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, that the public and press be excluded from the meeting for item numbered 15 on the grounds that it could involve the likely disclosure of private and confidential information.  9:20pm

15.

Jubilee Park – To discuss the project at Jubilee Hall, including the timeline and contract details.
9:20pm – 9:30pm

16.

Meeting Dates – Future meeting dates for Bloxham Parish Council are stated below. They will commence at 7.30pm and will be held on Zoom until further notice.  Please contact the Clerk for the joining details.

  • Monday 1 February 2021
  • Tuesday 16 February 2021
  • Monday 1 March 2020
  • Monday 16 March 2021
  • Monday 12 April 2021
  • Thursday 22 April 2021 (Bloxham Annual Parish Meeting)

9:30pm

17.

Items for the Future Agendas/Items of Information 9:30pm

  • Dog Friendly Stiles

Councillors are asked to note that in the exercise of their functions, they must take note of the following: Equal Opportunities (race, gender, sexual orientation, marital status and any disability); Crime & Disorder, Health & safety and Human Rights.

Parish Council ‘Drop-in and Chat’ Sessions are usually held on second Saturday of the month, at the Ex-Serviceman’s Hall from 10.30am to 11.30am.  Residents are invited along to meet their Parish Councillors and discuss any items affecting the village.

Next Session: Cancelled Until Further Notice
All reports and minutes are available on the Parish Council website www.bloxhamparishcouncil.co.uk

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