The Annual Meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Tuesday 9 May 2023 at 7.00pm in the small meeting room at Jubilee Hall, Barley Close, Bloxham to consider the business set out in the Agenda below.
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.
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Welcome/Recording of Meetings – To welcome Councillors and the public to the meeting and advise on the procedure for the recording of meetings. 7:00pm |
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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. |
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Appointment of Chairman for 2023/2024 – To appoint a Chairman of the Parish Council for 2023/2024. 7:00pm – 7:05pm |
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Appointment of Vice-Chairman for 2023/2024 – To appoint a Vice-Chairman of the Parish Council for 2023/2024. 7:05pm – 7:10pm |
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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. |
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Minutes – To confirm the minutes of the meetings held on 3 April 2023. (Attached) 7:15pm – 7:20pm |
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Matters Arising – To discuss any issues arising from the minutes of 3 April 2023. 7:20pm – 7:25pm |
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Chairman’s Announcements
7:25pm – 7:35pm |
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Open Forum – Residents of the village are invited to raise any items which concern the Parish. 7:35pm – 7:45pm |
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Reports from County and District Councillors – To receive reports from the Bloxham County Councillor and District Councillors. 7:45pm – 7:55pm |
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Biodiversity Bloxham – To receive a presentation on the work of Biodiversity Bloxham. 7:55pm – 8:10pm | |
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Village Matters
8:10pm – 8:30pm |
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Planning
8:30pm – 8:40pm
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Parish Council Matters
(Report to follow)
8:40pm – 8:50pm |
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Financial Matters
8:50pm – 9:00pm |
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Correspondence – Items of correspondence will be circulated to members. 9:00pm – 9:05pm | |
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Meeting Dates – Future meeting dates for Bloxham Parish Council are stated below. They will commence at 7.00pm at Jubilee Hall, Barley Close, Bloxham. Please check the agenda for clarification the week before the meeting.
9:05pm |
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Items for the Future Agendas/Items of Information
9:05pm |
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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 13 May 2023
All reports and minutes are available on the Parish Council website www.bloxhamparishcouncil.co.uk