Remember to bring photo-ID when you vote at the May elections.

Proposed Planning Application on Tadmarton Road — Developers have contacted residents and the Parish Council regarding a proposed development for 60 house on Tadmarton Road. If residents wish to work with the Parish Council to help fight this development, please contact the Clerk. The Parish Council cannot do it on its own! Support such as professional advice or practical help with delivering leaflets, would be very much appreciated.

Vacancies — There are still five vacancies on the Parish Council and anyone interested in supporting the community and joining our friendly team, would be very welcome.

Allowances for Councillors — Bloxham Parish Councillors will continue to under take their roles in the community without any payment.

Blocked Drains/Hedges — Residents are asked to report any blocked drains or hedges overhanging the footpaths to the County Council using their Fix My Street web site. https:// fixmystreet.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ Please contact the Parish Council with the reference number if you do not receive a response or any action, after a month. The Chairman will continue to follow up with the County Council, the need to unblock four drains on Tadmarton Road.

Bloxham Recreation Ground — An order has been placed for the roof sheets for the work to pavilion building and it is hoped work could start on this project in the coming weeks.

Anti-Social Behaviour — There have been a number of incidents of anti-social behaviour in the village such as egg throwing, as well as growing concerns relating to substance abuse with nitrous oxide. All issues should be reported to Thames Valley Police and please also advise the Parish Council if you notice large quantities of nitrous oxide canisters disposed of around the village.

HM King Charles III — The Parish Council will be providing £1000 in grant funding, which will be awarded on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, to the first ten organisers of village street parties who contact the Parish Council regarding events being held on 6, 7 or 8 May 2023. Please email bloxhamparishcouncil@gmail.com to apply. The grant cannot be used to fund food and drink.

Ells Lane Planning Application — This application had been refused by Cherwell District Council.

Bloxham Annual Parish Meeting – The village meeting is being held on Wednesday 26 April 2023 at Jubilee Hall at 7pm and all residents are invited to attend to meet their Parish Councillors and listen to the presentation on the Parish Council’s work over the last 12 months.

Defibrillator Training – Training will be held on Saturday 10 June 2023, 10am to 12noon at Jubilee Hall. There are 12 places available and if any residents would like to attend, please contact the Clerk. Follow Bloxham Parish Council on Facebook or find us online at www.bloxhamparishcouncil.co.uk

Parish Council Meetings at Jubilee Hall, small meeting room, 7.00pm: 09.05.23 & 06.06.23

Parish Council Surgeries at the Ex-Servicemen’s Hall, 1030am to 1130am: 13.05.23, 10.06.23 & 08.07.23 (no session in April 2023) All welcome to attend!

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