{"id":62167,"date":"2023-03-30T10:59:41","date_gmt":"2023-03-30T09:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bloxham.info\/broadsheet\/?p=62167"},"modified":"2023-03-30T10:59:41","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T09:59:41","slug":"parish-council-agenda-3-apr-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bloxham.info\/broadsheet\/parish-council-agenda-3-apr-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Parish Council Agenda – 3 Apr 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

A meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Monday 3 April 2023 at 7.00pm<\/strong> in the small meeting room at Jubilee Hall, Barley Close, Bloxham to consider the business set out in the Agenda below<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0 The 3 minute public speaking rule, as per the Parish Council\u2019s Standing Orders, will apply.<\/p>\n

A G E N D A<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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1.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Welcome\/Recording of Meetings<\/strong> \u2013 To welcome Councillors and the public to the meeting and advise on the procedure for the recording of meetings.
\n7:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Apologies for absence<\/strong> – To receive any apologies for absence from the meeting.<\/p>\n

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.<\/em>
\n7:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Declarations of Interest <\/strong><\/p>\n

(a) \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0To 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. <\/em><\/p>\n

(b)\u00a0 \u00a0To consider any Dispensation Requests received by the Parish Clerk and not previously considered.\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n

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.<\/strong>
\n7:00pm \u2013 7:05pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Minutes<\/strong> – To confirm the minutes of the meetings held on 6 March 2023.\u00a0 (Attached)<\/strong>
\n7:05pm \u2013 7:10pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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5.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Matters Arising<\/strong> – To discuss any issues arising from the minutes of 6 March 2023.
\n7:10pm \u2013 7:15pm<\/strong>
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6.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Chairman\u2019s Announcements <\/strong><\/p>\n
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  • Smith Family Memorial<\/li>\n
  • Proposed Re-Naming of Bloxham Recreation Ground in Memory of David Tyrrell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    7:15pm \u2013 7:25pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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7.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Open Forum <\/strong>– Residents of the village are invited to raise any items which concern the Parish.
\n7:25pm \u2013 7:35pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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8.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Reports from County and District Councillors<\/strong> – To receive reports from the Bloxham County Councillor and District Councillors.
\n7:35pm \u2013 7:45pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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9.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Biodiversity Bloxham<\/strong> \u2013 To receive a presentation on the work of Biodiversity Bloxham.\u00a0 7:45pm \u2013 8:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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10.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Village Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n
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  • Burial Ground \u2013 To receive an update on the project to identify a new burial ground in the village.<\/li>\n
  • Railings Over the Parapet in Old Bridge Road \u2013 To discuss whether investigations should be made into installing railings over the parapet in Old Bridge Road.<\/li>\n
  • Bench on The Green \u2013 To receive an update on the progress with the maintenance of the round bench on The Green, by the War Memorial.<\/li>\n
  • 20mph Speed Restrictions in Bloxham \u2013 To discuss the proposals for the 20mph speed restrictions in Bloxham and agree whether to progress with the County Council\u2019s proposals of where the restrictions should be applied, so these can form the basis of the formal consultation process.<\/li>\n
  • Weight Restrictions Engagement \u2013 To discuss Oxfordshire County Council\u2019s consultation, including specific proposals for Milcombe.<\/li>\n
  • Annual Parish Meeting (APM) \u2013 To discuss the agenda for the APM being held on 26 April 2023.<\/li>\n
  • Defibrillator Training \u2013 To discuss arranging a training session for the community on how to use a defibrillator.<\/li>\n
  • St Mary\u2019s Church \u2013 To receive an update on the improvement project at St Mary\u2019s Church.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    8:00pm \u2013 8:30pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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11.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Planning <\/strong><\/p>\n
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  • Planning Applications \u2013 To note the planning applications considered by the Parish Council since the last meeting.\u00a0 (Attached)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Results of Planning Applications \u2013 To note decisions made by Cherwelll District Council since the last meeting of the Parish Council.\u00a0 (Attached)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    8:30pm \u2013 8:40pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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12.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Parish Council Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n
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  • Vacancies \u2013 To consider any applications for co-option onto the Parish Council.<\/li>\n
  • Drop-In and Chat \u2013 To discuss any issues raised at the Drop-In and Chat on 11 March 2023.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Report to follow)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Staffing Committee 2022\/2023 \u2013 To appoint members to the Staffing Committee for 2022\/2023.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      8:40pm \u2013 8:50pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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13.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Financial Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n
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  • 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.\u00a0 (Report to follow)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Bloxham Recreation Ground Roofing Project \u2013 To discuss the Parish Council contributing to half of the contingency budget for the project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Report of the Parish Renumeration Panel 203\/2024 \u2013 To consider the report from the Parish Remuneration Panel with regard to Members Allowances for Parish Councillors.\u00a0 (Report to follow)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      8:50pm \u2013 9:00pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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14.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Correspondence<\/strong> \u2013 Items of correspondence will be circulated to members. 9:00pm \u2013 9:05pm <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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15.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Meeting Dates<\/strong> \u2013 Future meeting dates for Bloxham Parish Council are stated below. They will commence at 7.00pm at Jubilee Hall, Barley Close, Bloxham.\u00a0 Please check the agenda for clarification the week before the meeting.<\/p>\n
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  • Wednesday 26 April 2023 (Annual Parish Meeting)<\/li>\n
  • Monday 9 May 2023<\/li>\n
  • Monday 6 June 2023<\/li>\n
  • Monday 3 July 2023<\/li>\n
  • Monday 7 August 2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    9:05pm <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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16.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Items for the Future Agendas\/Items of Information <\/strong><\/p>\n