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BLOXHAM PARISH COUNCIL – (FEBRUARY 2026)
Annual Parish Meeting — The Bloxham Annual Parish Meeting is being held on Wednesday 22 April 2026 at 7pm at Jubilee Hall, Bloxham. All residents are invited along to hear about the work of the Parish Council over the last 12 month.
David Tyrrell Recreation Ground — Three Parish Councillors and the Clerk attend a productive meeting of the Trustees to establish the support which is required to secure the future of the Recreation Ground. There now appears to be a sufficient number of Trustees for the Charity to continue to function effectively. The Parish Council will provide support with the grass cutting and play area inspections and maintenance.
Grants — The Parish Council has awarded the following grants and community donations for 26/27:
| Organisation | Amount |
| Bloxham Biodiversity | £800.00 |
| Bloxham Bowls Club | £329.00 |
| Bloxham Boys Brigade | £500.00 |
| Bloxham Broadsheet | £2000.00 |
| Ellen Hinde Hall | £1615.00 |
| Friends of Adderbury Library | £200.00 |
| Bloxham Museum | £1500.00 |
| Bloxham Primary School | £7500.00 |
| Bloxham Reminiscence | £1500.00 |
| Bloxham Scouts | £1229.00 |
| Standing The Gap | £1050.00 |
| St Mary’s Church | £2000.00 |
| South Central Ambulance Service | £1000.00 |
| Volunteer Driver Service | £500.00 |
| WI | £300.00 |
| David Tyrrell Recreation Ground | £2500.00 |
| Bloxham Christmas Lunch | £500.00 |
| St Mary’s Church Clock Maintenance | £150.00 |
| St Mary’s Thursday Club | £5500.00 |
| Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal | £400.00 |
| Jubilee Park Management Committee | £3000.00 |
Glass Recycling — In case residents are not aware, glass (bottles/jars) can now be recycled in your blue bin.
Elections — There are Parish Council elections on Thursday 7 May 2026. If any residents are interested in standing as a Councillor and would like to join our friendly team, please contact the Clerk for more information.
Mailing List — The Parish Council has set up a mailing list to enable residents to be regularly updated on issues affecting the village. If you would like to be added to the mailing list, please visit the Parish Council website to sign up.
Traffic Calming — The Traffic Calming Working Group had a site meeting with officers from the County Council and County Councillor David Hingley and good progress was made with addressing the issues around the Primary school.
It would also help the safety situation if residents who drive to any of the Schools in Bloxham, please parked considerately as there are many example of dangerous parking around these areas, which are putting school children at risk. Please also avoid blocking Ells Lane with parked vehicles.
Draft Modified Bloxham Neighbourhood Plan — Cherwell District Council’s (CDC) consultation period on
the Draft Plan ended on Sunday 1 February 2026. Information is available on CDC’s web site. The next step will be for the Plan to be referred by CDC to an Examiner.
Parish Council Meetings at Jubilee Hall, small meeting room, 7.00pm: 02.03.26, 13.04.26 & 11.05.26
Drop-In and Chat at Ex-Servicemen’s Hall, 1030am to 1130am on the second Saturday of the month
All residents welcome to attend!
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