{"id":64945,"date":"2026-04-07T15:41:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T14:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bloxham.info\/broadsheet\/?p=64945"},"modified":"2026-04-07T15:41:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T14:41:06","slug":"parish-council-agenda-13-apr-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bloxham.info\/broadsheet\/parish-council-agenda-13-apr-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Parish Council Agenda – 13 Apr 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

A G E N D A\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Welcome\/Recording of Meetings <\/b>\u2013 To welcome Councillors and the public to the meeting and advise\u00a0 on the procedure for the recording of meetings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    7:00pm \u2013 7:05pm\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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    1. Apologies for absence <\/b>– To receive any apologies for absence from the meeting.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Members who cannot attend a meeting shall tender their apologies to the Parish Clerk prior to the\u00a0 meeting as, under Section 85(1) of the Local Government Act 1972, the members present must decide\u00a0 whether the reason(s) for a member’s absence shall be accepted.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

      7:05pm \u2013 7:10pm\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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      1. Declarations of Interest\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        (a) To receive Declarations of Interest in respect of matters contained in this agenda, in accordance\u00a0 with the provisions of the Localism Act 2011 in respect of members and in accordance with the\u00a0 provisions of the Local Government Act 1972 in respect of officers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

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

        Advice on declarations of interest should be sought from the Clerk prior to the meeting, as advice <\/b>\u00a0<\/b>cannot be given to Councillors at Parish Council meetings.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

        7:10pm \u2013 7:15pm\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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        1. Minutes <\/b>– To confirm the minutes of the meetings held on 2 March 2026. (Attached)\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          7:15pm \u2013 7:20pm\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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          1. Matters Arising <\/b>– To discuss any issues arising from the minutes of 2 March 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            7:20pm \u2013 7:25pm<\/b><\/p>\n

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            1. Chairman\u2019s Announcements\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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              • 7:25pm \u2013 7:30pm\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                1. Health and Wellbeing Working Group <\/b>\u2013 To receive a report on the work of the Health and Wellbeing\u00a0 Working Group. Tom Gubbins, Wellbeing Manager at Cherwell District Council will attend the meeting to\u00a0 present information on a proposal for a Bloxham Ward Profile.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  7:30pm \u2013 7:50pm\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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                  1. Open Forum <\/b>– Residents of the village are invited to raise any items which concern the Parish.\u00a0 7:50pm \u2013 8:00pm\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n
                  2. Reports from County and District Councillors <\/b>– To receive reports from the Bloxham County\u00a0 Councillor and District Councillors.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    8:00pm \u2013 8:10pm\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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                    1. Village Matters\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n
                    2. i) Flooding Working Group \u2013 To receive a report on the work of the Flooding Working Group.<\/li>\n
                    3. ii) Traffic Calming Working Group \u2013 To receive a report on the work of the Traffic Calming Working\u00a0 Group.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      iii) Bloxham Annual Parish Meeting (APM) \u2013 To discuss the Bloxham APM being held on 22 April 2026 at 7pm at Jubilee Hall.<\/p>\n

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                      1. iv) \u2018No Mow May\u2019 \u2013 To discuss whether the Parish Council should support \u2018No Mow May\u2019. 8:10pm \u2013 8:30pm\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n
                      2. Planning\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n
                      3. i) Planning Applications \u2013 To note the planning applications considered by the Parish Council since\u00a0 the last meeting. (Attached)\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n
                      4. ii) Results of Planning Applications \u2013 To note decisions made by Cherwelll District Council since the\u00a0 last meeting of the Parish Council. (Attached)\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        iii) Bloxham Neighbourhood Development Plan \u2013 To receive an update on the progress with the Draft\u00a0 Modified Bloxham Neighbourhood Plan.<\/p>\n

                        8:30pm \u2013 8:50pm\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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                        1. Parish Council Matters\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n
                        2. i) Parish Council Elections \u2013 To note that Parish Council elections are being held on Thursday 7 May\u00a0 2026.<\/li>\n
                        3. ii) Drop-In and Chat \u2013 To note the issues raised at the last session and that the next session.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          iii) Social Media Platforms & Communications \u2013 To discuss the Parish Council\u2019s communications and\u00a0 social media platforms.<\/p>\n

                          8:50pm \u2013 9:00pm\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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                          1. Financial Matters\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n
                          2. i) Financial Matters<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                            • To approve the accounts for payment; and<\/li>\n
                            • To note the income received since the last meeting, the uncashed receipts & payments and\u00a0 the bank reconciliation. (To follow)\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              II<\/b><\/p>\n

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                              1. ii) Budget Monitoring \u2013 To note the budget monitoring report for 2026\/2027. (To follow)\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                iii) General, Ring-Fenced and Ear-Marked Reserves 2026\/2027 \u2013 To note and approve the Parish\u00a0 Council\u2019s Reserves. (To follow)\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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                                1. iv) Internal Audit Report 2025\/2026 \u2013 To note the Internal Auditor\u2019s report for 2025\/2026 and agree the\u00a0 actions. (To follow)\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n
                                2. v) Statement of Accounts 2025\/2026 – To receive and approve the Receipts & Payments Statement of\u00a0 Account as at 31 March 2026. (To follow)\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n
                                3. vi) Bank Reconciliation 31 March 2026 \u2013 To approve the Bank Reconciliation as at 31 March 2026. (To\u00a0 follow)\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                  vii) Annual Governance and Accountability Return for the year ended 31 March 2026 – To approve\u00a0 Section 1, the Annual Governance Statement 2025\/2026. (To follow)\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                  viii) Annual Governance and Accountability Return for the year ended 31 March 2026 – To approve\u00a0 Section 2, the Accounting Statements for 2025\/2026. (To follow)\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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                                  1. ix) Explanation of Variances 2025\/2026 \u2013 To note the explanation of the variances over 15% compared\u00a0 to 2024\/2025. (To follow)\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n
                                  2. x) Notice of Public Rights \u2013 To note that the public has the right to inspect the Parish Council\u2019s\u00a0 accounting records for 2025\/2026 for 30 days starting from 3 June 2026 until 14 July 2026. (To\u00a0 follow)\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n
                                  3. xi) Appointment of Internal Auditor for 2026\/2027 \u2013 To appoint Auditing Solutions Ltd as the Internal\u00a0 Auditor for 2026\/2027.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                    9:00pm \u2013 9:15pm\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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                                    1. Correspondence <\/b>\u2013 Items of correspondence will be circulated to members. 9:15pm \u2013 9:20pm\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n
                                    2. Public and Press <\/b>\u2013 To consider passing a resolution in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admission to\u00a0 Meetings) Act 1960, that the public and press be excluded from the meeting for items numbered 16 & 17\u00a0 on the grounds that it could involve the likely disclosure of private and confidential information.\u00a0 9:20pm\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n
                                    3. Quote for Lights at St Mary\u2019s Church <\/b>\u2013 To receive an update on the project to replace the lights at St\u00a0 Mary\u2019s Church.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                      9:20pm \u2013 9:25pm\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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                                      1. Quotes for Adult Gym Equipment <\/b>\u2013 To consider quotes for adult gym equipment in Jubilee Park. (To\u00a0 follow)\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                        9:25pm \u2013 9:30pm\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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                                        1. Meeting Dates <\/b>\u2013 Future meeting dates for Bloxham Parish Council are stated below. They will\u00a0 commence at 7.00pm at Jubilee Hall, Barley Close, Bloxham. Please check the agenda for clarification\u00a0 the week before the meeting.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                                          • Wednesday 22 April 2026 (Bloxham Annual Parish Meeting)<\/li>\n
                                          • Monday 11 May 2026<\/li>\n
                                          • Monday 1 June 2026<\/li>\n
                                          • Monday 6 July 2026<\/li>\n
                                          • Monday 3 August 2026<\/li>\n
                                          • Monday 7 September 2026<\/li>\n
                                          • Monday 5 October 2026<\/li>\n
                                          • Monday 2 November 2026<\/li>\n
                                          • Monday 7 December 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                            9:30pm<\/b><\/p>\n

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                                            1. Items for the Future Agendas\/Items of Information\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                                              • Purchase of devices to monitor pollution levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                9:30pm\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                                Parish Council \u2018Drop-in and Chat\u2019 Sessions are usually held on second Saturday of the month, at the Ex Serviceman\u2019s Hall from 10.30am to 11.30am.\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                                Residents are invited along to meet their Parish Councillors and discuss any items affecting the village. Next Session: TBC\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

                                                All reports and minutes are available on the Parish Council website www.bloxhamparishcouncil.gov.uk<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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