Council

Parish Council Agenda – 2nd Aug 2021

A meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Monday 2 August 2021 at 7.30pm at Jubilee Hall, Barley Close, Bloxham to consider the business set out in the Agenda below

There will be Covid-19 safety measures in place and these will be made clear at the meeting.  All attendees should bring a mask/face covering.

 

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 20 July 2021.  (Attached)
7:35pm – 7:40pm

 

5.

Matters Arising – To discuss any issues arising from the minutes of 20 July 2021.
7:40pm – 7:45pm
                                                                                                                                             

6.

Chairman’s Announcements

  • Footpath at the Rear of Dewey Hall – Thank you to Bloxham School
  • Bloxham School Community Forum – Update

7:45pm – 7:50pm

 

7.

Open Forum – Residents of the village are invited to raise any items which concern the Parish.

7:50pm – 8:00pm

8.

Reports from County and District Councillors – To receive reports from the Bloxham County Councillor and District Councillors.

8:00pm – 8:10pm                                                                                                                                

9.

Planning

  • Results of Planning Applications – To note decisions made by Cherwelll District Council since the last meeting of the Parish Council.  (Report to follow)
  • Planning Applications – To consider the following planning application:
  • 21/00557/F Creek Cottage, Little Bridge Road, Bloxham – Side and rear extension

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

iii)     Draft Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) – To make comments on the public consultation.  (information previously circulated)

8:10pm – 8:30pm

10.

Environment/Village Matters

  • Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS) – To discuss replacing two VAS in the village and consider quotes.  (Report to follow)
  • Community Speedwatch Scheme – To discuss a Community Speedwatch Scheme for Bloxham.  (Report to follow)

8:30pm – 8:45pm

11.

Financial Matters

  • Income, Bank Reconciliation and Accounts for Payment – To note the income since the last meeting and the bank reconciliation and to approve the accounts for payment.  (Report to follow)
  • Bank reconciliation – To note the bank reconciliation as at 2 August 2021.  (Report to follow)
  • Biodiversity Group – To discuss a grant application from Bloxham Biodivsity Group.  (Report to follow)

8:45pm – 9:00pm

12.

Parish Council Matters

  •  Vacancies – To consider applications for co-option onto the Parish Council.
  •  Parish Council Meetings, Post May 2021 – To confirm all recommendations made by the Parish Council since 7 May 2021.

9:00pm – 9:05pm

13.

Correspondence – Items of correspondence will be circulated to members.

9:05pm – 9:10pm 

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.

9:10pm

15.

Jubilee Hall Project – To receive an update on the project.
9:10pm – 9:20pm

 

16.

Meeting Dates – Future meeting dates for Bloxham Parish Council are stated below. They will commence at 7.30pm and if Covid-19 restrictions permitted, they would be held in person.

  • Monday 6 September 2021
  • Tuesday 21 September 2021
  • Monday 4 October 2021
  • Tuesday 19 October 2021
  • Monday 1 November 2021

 

17.

Items for the Future Agendas/Items of Information

  • The Gogs Tree works for Monday 6/9/2021
  • Co-option Procedure (Sept 2021)
  • St Mary’s Church Yard – Burial space
  • New bench in Gascoigne Way
  • Parish Council Responsibilities/Appointments to Other Bodies
  • Swings at Bloxham Recreation Ground
  • Quote for repairs to Toddler Slide at Jubilee Park

9:20pm

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: Saturday 14 August 2021
All reports and minutes are available on the Parish Council website www.bloxhamparishcouncil.co.uk

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