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Tuesday 9th March 2010 at 8.00pm in the Village Hall

All Councilors were present.

Matters Discussed

Planning

Application to change use of land from agricultural to garden behind Whatcote Road had been returned with no objection.

Application had been received for new garden wall, 2 car garage and workshop at Whatcote Park (formerly Oxhill Hill Farm).

Finance

Production cost for the Oxhill News for the last year was £449.49 and it was agreed this be paid. Grant of £600 towards the cost of mowing the churchyard during the 2009 season was also agreed and paid.

Highways

Several potholes need filling in and these would be notified to the Highways Department.

To clarify:  grass verges are part of the public highway and anyone placing obstacles on them, e.g. stones, posts etc could be deemed responsible should accidents or damage be caused to other persons or property.

Parish Elections

These are held every four years.  May 6th 2010 is planned for such an election this year.  If you wish to stand for election, nomination papers are available from the Parish Clerk or from Stratford District Council and should be completed and returned to S.D.C. no later than noon on April 8th 2010.

Temporary Road Closure – C53 Oxhill Road to Kineton

The above road will be closed to through traffic from the junction with the A422 Banbury Road (by the Pig Farm) to outside Herd Hill Farm, for approximately 2 weeks between 19th April and 7th May 2010 for resurfacing work.

Dogs and Public Rights of Way

Notices are being posted on the Notice Board to remind us that dogs should be kept on leads during the lambing season, and when cattle are with their young advising us to let go of the lead if chased by animals.

Home Woodchipping Service

This service is available from W.C.C. for woody waste up to (13cm (5”) in diameter.   The cost of each visit (maximum 1 hour) is £20 including VAT.   All chippings are left with the householder in plastic bags.  Tel: 01926 738827.  Also see Notice Board.

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING

This is your meeting and will be held on Tuesday 13th April 2010 at 8.00 p.m. in the Village Hall.  If you have any items you wish to put on the Agenda please let me know, or just come along to the meeting and have your say.

Date of Next Meeting

Tuesday 11th May 2010 at 8.00 p.m. in the Village Hall.

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Last modified: April 29, 2010