Parish Council Meeting – 6 Mar 2023

A meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Monday 6 March 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

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. 7:00pm
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. 7:00pm
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. 7:00pm – 7:05pm
4.	Minutes – To confirm the minutes of the meetings held on 6 February 2023. (Attached) 7:05pm – 7:10pm
5.	Matters Arising – To discuss any issues arising from the minutes of 6 February 2023. 7:10pm – 7:15pm
6.	Chairman’s Announcements Smith Family Memorial Relocation of Planters on A361 New Club starting in Bloxham: “The Bloxham Puzzlers”, 8 March 2023, 11am -1pm in St Mary’s Parish Rooms Insurance Claim submitted to Amazon 7:15pm – 7:25pm
7.	Open Forum – Residents of the village are invited to raise any items which concern the Parish. 7:25pm – 7:35pm
8.	Reports from County and District Councillors – To receive reports from the Bloxham County Councillor and District Councillors. 7:35pm – 7:45pm
9.	Cherry Tree Centre – To discuss future funding of the Cherry Tree Centre. 7:45pm – 8:15pm
10.	Village Matters Burial Ground – To receive an update on the project to identify a new burial ground in the village and discuss the remaining grave spaces at St Mary’s Church. ‘No Mow in May’ 2023 – To discuss taking part in the ‘No May in May’ initiative. Bench on The Green – To receive an update on the progress with the maintenance of the round bench on The Green, by the War Memorial. Remembrance Day Parade 2023 – To discuss the Parish Council’s involvement with the 2023 event, following a meeting with the Royal British Legion on 1 March 2023. Spring Clean 2023 – To discuss taking part in Cherwell District Council’s Spring Clean 2023 in the village. 20mph Speed Restrictions in Bloxham – To discuss the proposals for the 20mph speed restrictions in Bloxham. 8:15pm – 8:45pm
11.	Planning 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) Local Plan 2040 – To note that the consultation period for the Local Plan 2040 has been delayed by Cherwell District Council. 23/00065/OUT – OS Parcel 0006 Adjoining North Side of, Ells Lane, Bloxham – To discuss a request from Deeley Homes to hold a meeting regarding their changes to the application. 8:45pm – 8:55pm
12.	Parish Council Matters Vacancies – To consider any applications for co-option onto the Parish Council. (Application to follow) Drop-In and Chat – To discuss any issues raised at the Drop-In and Chat on 11 February 2023. (Report to follow) 8:55pm – 9:00pm
13.	Financial Matters Accounts for Payment, Uncashed Payments, Bank Reconciliation and Income – To approve the accounts for payment and note the uncashed payments, bank reconciliation and income since the last meeting. (Report to follow) Budget Monitoring – To note the budget monitoring report from April 2022 to March 2023. (Report to follow) Coronation of HM King Charles III – To discuss providing grants to support village events marking the Coronation of HM King Charles III on 6 May 2023. 9:00pm – 9:10pm
14.	Correspondence – Items of correspondence will be circulated to members. 9:10pm – 9:15pm
15.	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. Monday 3 April 2023 Wednesday 26 April 2023 (Annual Parish Meeting) Monday 9 May 2023 Monday 6 June 2023 Monday 3 July 2023 Monday 7 August 2023 9:15pm
16.	Items for the Future Agendas/Items of Information Pension Policy Traffic Calming Working Group Queen Street Land 9:15pm

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 11 March 2023

All reports and minutes are available on the Parish Council website www.bloxhamparishcouncil.co.uk