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Help shape Bloxham\u2019s future \u2013 become a Parish Councillor<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Are you a committed member of Bloxham\u2019s community? Would you like to play an important part in shaping the village\u2019s future? Are there particular improvements that you would like to see? If so then the Parish Council would like to hear from you, read on to find out more!<\/p>\n

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Bloxham Parish Council has always been an active and committed body. It serves as a primary point of contact between residents and local government.<\/p>\n

In May 2022, a Parish Council election will be held and a new group of twelve councillors will be chosen for the next four years. The Parish Council plays an important role in local government and its influence and impact has increased in recent years, a trend that is likely to continue. It is important that a good range of committed candidates should seek nomination because the village needs thoughtful and energetic representatives to help it meet future challenges. The following paragraphs set out what the council does:<\/p>\n

The Parish Council plays an important role in planning and development decisions. It must be consulted by Cherwell District Council on planning applications in its area and can say whether it supports or objects. It uses the 2015 Bloxham Neighbourhood Plan as a guide. As what is called a \u201cStatutory Consultee\u201d the Parish Council\u2019s feedback carries important weight in the final planning decision.<\/p>\n

In the coming four years, the Parish Council will be reviewing the Neighbourhood Plan in consultation with the local community. This will be of critical importance in the planning process because it sets out the vision residents have for the village, proposing any changes that are needed and setting out those things that need to be conserved for the future.<\/p>\n

The functions of the parish council go well beyond planning. Through its contractors the council actively manages much of the local environment and open space, either directly where the council is responsible or in consultation with landowners. This includes carefully managing common green areas, allowing some wildlife habitat as well as mowing, clearing footpaths, tree work, providing benches, planters, litter and dog waste bins. The Council also manages the Slade nature reserve.<\/p>\n

The Parish Council listens to and support the local community. It holds surgeries where members of the public can raise issues, and it organises the Annual Parish Meeting which is open to anyone in Bloxham. The council\u2019s budget is collected as part of council tax and it uses some of it to support community activities and local organisations. Examples include the St. Mary\u2019s Thursday Club, the Boys Brigade, Biodiversity Bloxham and the village halls.<\/p>\n

As well as these direct responsibilities, the council regularly raises issues and responds to consultations on behalf of Bloxham and seeks to influence decision makers in Cherwell District Council, Oxfordshire County Council, central government, utility, telecoms and public transport providers and other organisations.<\/p>\n

With all these different responsibilities the Parish Council needs a good selection of people from across the village, from all backgrounds, and with expertise from all walks of life. To be eligible to be a Parish Councillor you need to be over 18 and live, work or study in or near to Bloxham.<\/p>\n

You can find out more about Bloxham Parish Council and its work online at: www.bloxhamparishcouncil.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in becoming a councillor the Parish Council would very much like to hear from you. Please contact Theresa Goss, bloxhamparishcouncil@gmail.com<\/a> or 01295 710965 for further information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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