Web-site: www.Northhinksey-pc.gov.uk
15th December 2007
A MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL IS TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY 20th DECEMBER 2007, AT 8.00 PM, IN THE SEACOURT HALL, BOTLEY, WHEN YOUR ATTENDANCE IS REQUESTED.
Alan Stone, Clerk to the Council.
INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS
Declarations of Interest.
Members are reminded that they are subject to the Vale of the White Horse District Council’s Code of Conduct and are advised that they should declare any pecuniary and prejudicial interests and ensure that any changes of their Registrable Interests are advised to the District Council’s Monitoring Officer within 28 days of becoming aware of any such changes.
AGENDA
07/85 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.
07/86 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
07/87 MATTERS RAISED BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ONLY
07/88 URGENT BUSINESS APPROVED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
07/89 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF:
i). THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 29th NOVEMBER 2007
(Sent by E-mail)
ii) THE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 22nd NOVEMBER 2007
(Minutes previously circulated and agreed by the Planning Committee)
07/90 APPROVAL/CONSIDERATION OF SUB-COMMITTEE MINUTES
i). THE REMEMBRANCE DAY SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 22nd NOVEMBER 2007 (Sent by E-mail)
ii). THE FINANCE AND GENERAL PURPOSES SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 29th NOVEMBER 2007 (Sent by E-mail)
07/91 CLERKS REPORT
1). Playing Fields
Scheduled Playing Field Safety Checks - Update
Tony Honey has reported that the play equipment is in working order.
2). Courses/Meetings/Consultation Documents, Advice and Correspondence – Details for
Councillors Information
The Council has received the following details/sent the following correspondence: -
· A bulletin to Town and Parish Councils, which highlights additional powers that Parish Councils can acquire to issue, fixed penalties for envirocrimes that blight the local area.
(To be delivered)
· The County Council has advised that they will continue to fund 50% of the external transport posts provided that district councils fund the other 50%.
· The Chairman, Councillor Mrs. B. A. Newport has responded to the recent letter from Dr. P. Hawtin, Chairman of Cumnor Parish Council. (The reply has been circulated to Councillors).
· Correspondence from the V.W.H.D.C. concerning air quality in the Botley area. (Details already circulated to all Councillors)
· A letter has gone to the V.W.H.D.C. concerning proposed Section 106 Developer’s
Contributions for the Tilbury Lane development.
07/92 COUNCIL MATTERS
1). Budget and Precept Proposals for 2008/2009 and Revised Estimates for 2007/2008
The Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer to report on the Budget and Precept proposals
for 2008/2009 and the Revised Estimate for 2007/2008. (To be delivered)
Councillors are asked to AGREE budget proposals for 2008/2009 and a revised budget for
2007/2008.
2). Air Quality Management in the Botley Area.
The Chairman of the Highways Sub-Committee and the Botley Traffic Advisory Committee,
Councillor G. P. Parkhurst will do a short talk on this subject. Councillors need to DECIDE
a RESPONSE to the V.W.H.D.C.
3). Review of the Start Time for Parish Council Meetings
Councillor P. C. Pheysey-Jones has asked that Council CONSIDER reverting back to a 7.30pm
start time for future Parish Council meetings. A revision to the start time was last reviewed at
the April 2006 Parish Council meeting when it was decided to keep the start time as 8.00pm.
4). Speaker at Next Years Remembrance Day Service
The Chairman of the Remembrance Day Sub-Committee, Councillor E. Batts will address the
meeting. Councillors are asked to INDICATE their preference for the Speaker at the 2008
service.
Nominations:
Councillor Mrs. J. P. Bartlam has suggested either:
Councillor Roger Belson, who is a Cabinet Member for Sustainable Development at the County
Council. He was an officer in the Irish Guards but invalided out as a result of a road accident and
is now in a wheelchair. A link to his details: http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/wps/portal/publicsite/doitonline/finditonline/councillorscommitte es?cllr=1715&page=aboutyourcouncil.councillors.detail
Rod Walker is a local person. Rod is a newly appointed Deputy Lieutenant and ex-Head of
Henry Box School.
Councillor Mrs. J. P. Bartlam has also suggested the Rev. Colin Fletcher, Bishop of
Dorchester.
Councillor M. R. Harper has suggested Dame Ruth Deech.
She is Baroness Deech of Cumnor as well as being a DBE (Dame) and was Principle of St.
Anne's College, a Governor of the BBC and has been chairperson of numerous committees.
More info on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_Deech
Councillor E. Batts has suggested Jo Boult, an ex-member of the armed forces.
5). Your Vale-Your Future - Issues and Options Report for Future Vale Development
Councillors G. P. Parkhurst, P. C. Stevens and T. Whiting attended the meeting as Parish Council
representatives. They will address the meeting to give their views on the Vale’s Issues and
Options publication, which identifies future challenges and possible options for tackling them.
(Paper to be circulated once received)
6). Graffiti Project at the Louie Memorial Field Facilities, Arnolds Way
The Chairman, Councillor Mrs. B. Newport to address the meeting.
(Correspondence to be delivered)
7). Parish Council Newsletter 2008
Councillors are asked to AGREE that the 2008 Parish Council Newsletter is printed in the centre
of ‘The Sprout’ magazine, at an estimated cost (including delivery) of £150.00.
07/93 REPORTS FROM COUNTY AND DISTRICT COUNCILLORS.
07/94 OTHER DOCUMENTS AND LETTERS RECEIVED.
Oxfordshire C.C. Review of External Transport Costs
Oxford City Council Weekend Burials in Botley Cemetery (Copied to Cllr Mrs.
Warner)
V.W.H.D.C. Town & Parish Council News – December 2007
OALC County Circular - November 2007
NALC Direct Information Service – 3/12/2007
Oxfordshire NHS Primary Care Trust Annual Report 2006/2007
Oxfordshire C. C. Reporting Pensions Leaflet
07/95 ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT.
07/96 DATES OF FUTURE MEETINGS
10th January 2008 Allotments Sub-Committee (7.00pm)
10th January 2008 Planning Committee (7.30pm)
17th January 2008 Grants Working Group (7.00pm)
17th January 2008 Highways Sub-Committee (7.30pm)
17th January 2008 F&GP Sub-Committee (8.00pm)
24th January 2008 Planning Committee (7.30pm)
31st January 2008 Council (8.00pm)