Council

Parish Council Agenda – 20th May 2020

A meeting of the Parish Council will be held virtually on Zoom on Wednesday 20 May 2020 at 7.30pm to transact the business set out in the Agenda below, and you are summoned to attend.

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 & 6 May 2020.  (Attached)
7:35pm – 7:40pm

5.

Matters Arising – To discuss any issues arising from the minutes of 4 & 6 May 2020
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:
  • 20/01133/LB, Bursars Office, Bloxham School, Banbury Road, Bloxham – Alterations to existing school building
  • 20/01128/F, White Cottage, Banbury Road, Bloxham – Front lean to single storey extension to the side of the property and conservatory extension to the rear with enclosure of the gap between the outbuildings
  • 20/01154/LB, Ashwell Cottage, Stone Hill, Bloxham – Replacement windows and window repairs
  • 20/01037/F, Chequer Tree Farm, Ells Lane, Bloxham – Erection of an extension to existing polytunnel – (273sq m) to create a twin span structure
  • 20/01073/F, OS Parcel 0080 West of Berryhill Road adjoining and South of Milton Road, Adderbury – Use of site for recreational caravan park to include a new amenity building containing reception, toilets, showers and washing facilities.
  • Millers Homes Site, Tadmarton Road, Bloxham – To discuss the issues on the Miller Homes site.

 

Plans can be viewed at https://www.cherwell.gov.uk/info/115/planning/443/see-or-comment-on-a-planning-application23as
8:20pm – 8:40pm

10.

Environment/Village Matters

  • Oxfordshire County Council’s Fix My Street Super Users – To discuss the County Council’s Fix My Street Super User initiative.  (Information previously circulated)
  • Signage in The Slade – To discuss additional signage at The Slade.  (Report to follow)

8:40pm – 9:00pm

11.

Parish Council Matters

  • Drop-In and Chat – To receive a report on the Drop-In and Chat session held on 14 March 2020.  (Report to follow)
  • Parish Council Representatives – To:
  • receive reports from the Parish Council’s Representatives on other bodies.  (Reports to follow); and
  • confirm the appointments of Parish Council Representatives on other bodies for 2020/2021.

9:00pm – 9:10pm

12. Financial Matters

  • Accounts for Payment – To approve the accounts for payment.  (Report to follow)
  • Bus Stop Infrastructure Improvements – To consider how the Section 106 funds can be spent in Bloxham on bus stop infrastructure. (Information previously circulated)

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 Hall, Section 106 Project – To receive an update on the project.
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.

  • 1 June 2020
  • 16 June 2020
  • 6 July 2020
  • 14 July 2020
  • 3 August 2020 (only one meeting in August)

9:30pm

17.

Items for the Future Agendas/Items of Information

  • Dog Friendly Stiles
  • Play equipment at Bloxham Recreation Ground
  • Dog Fouling Initiatives
  • Review of Parish Council Documents

9:30pm

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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