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HS2 Update – Parliamentary Select Committing Hearing – January 18th 2016

HS2 ACTION GROUP Parliamentary Select Committing Hearing - January 18th 2016 January 18 was a big day for our village. It was the day when the Parish Council represented by Chair George Page, Nigel Bankes, Malcolm Patterson and Clerk Bob Jarrett; George Tuthill, representing local business and Charles Holbech a local resident , went to the House of Commons to present Wardington’s petition. Its aim was to highlight the dangers and problems with HS2’s plan to route construction traffic through the village. We were very fortunate to have Charles Holbech, a barrister who actually lives off the A361, to make the presentation to the Select Committee. Our MP, Victoria Prentis, was there in support. The background is that HS2 need

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Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting 12th January 2016

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting Location: Wardington Memorial Hall Date: Tuesday, 12th January, 2016 (7:30pm) In Attendance: Mr G Page (Chair), Mr N Bankes (Vice-Chair), Mr G Martin, Mrs A Pasco, Mr M Patterson, Mr K Atack (District Councillor), Mr B Jarrett (Clerk), Mr A Crossley (Parishioner) Apologies: Mr I Franklin, Mr Atack said that he had to leave the meeting early to attend another meeting. 1. Minutes of previous meeting.(24th November 2015) Approved and signed. 2. Matters arising from previous minutes 2.1 Co-option Mr Andy Crossley was unanimously co-opted on to the council. 2.2 HS2 Update Mr Bankes reminded council that the Parliamentary Select Committee Hearing will be on January 18th. A recent letter from HS2 has

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Minutes of the HS2 Village meeting 15th December 2015

Minutes of the HS2 Village Update Meeting led by Wardington Parish Council – HS2 Action Group Tuesday 15th December 2015 Location: 7.30pm in Wardington Memorial Hall HS2 Action Group in attendance: Nigel Bankes, George Page, Malcolm Patterson, Charles Holbech & Bob Jarrett. Parishioners: Approximately 40 Cllr George Page welcomed all to the meeting and explained that the purpose was to provide the village with the progress made since the last village meeting in July 2015. Nigel Bankes commented on how supportive and helpful Victoria Prentice MP had been during the project, especially with respect to Oxfordshire County Council and HS2, and that we were now in contact with Transport consultants to aid our case. The Action Group

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Parish Council Meeting (November 2015)

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting Location: Wardington Memorial Hall Date: Tuesday, 24th November, 2015 (7:30pm) In Attendance: Mr G Page (Chair), Mr N Bankes (Vice-Chair), Mr I Franklin, Mr G Martin, Mrs A Pasco, Mr M Patterson, Mr K Atack (District Councillor), Mr B Jarrett (Clerk) Apologies: Mr Atack said that he had to leave the meeting early to attend another meeting. This resulted in a sequence change to the agenda. Minutes of previous meeting.(October 13th 2015) Approved and signed. Matters arising from previous minutes (part 1) 2.1 HS2 Update and revised budget approval. The additional cost of £1,000 for the Traffic Survey through Wardington was formally proposed and approved. Mr Bankes reported that now the

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REMINDER: HS2 Village Meeting 15th December 2015, 7:30 pm, Memorial Hall

Reminder message from the HS2 Action Group. Come to the meeting. STOP HS2 CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC THROUGH WARDINGTON. VILLAGE MEETING at the MEMORIAL HALL, TUESDAY 15th DECEMBER 2015 at 7:30pm Presentation on progress on preparing for the Parliamentary Select Committee due in mid-January. This affects you.

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HS2 Village Meeting 15th December 2015, 7:30 pm, Memorial Hall

Urgent message from the HS2 Action Group. Come to the meeting. STOP HS2 CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC THROUGH WARDINGTON. VILLAGE MEETING at the MEMORIAL HALL, TUESDAY 15th DECEMBER 2015 at 7:30pm Presentation on progress on preparing for the Parliamentary Select Committee due in mid-January. This affects you.

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Parish Council Meeting (October)

Minutes of the Meeting of Wardington Parish Council held on Tuesday 13th October 2015 at 7.30pm in Wardington Memorial Hall In Attendance: Mr G Page (Chair), Mr N Bankes (Vice-Chair), Mr I Franklin, Mr G Martin, Mrs A Pascoe, Mr M Patterson, Mr K Atack (District Councillor), Mr B Jarrett (Clerk). Mrs S Page (Parishioner). Apologies: None Minutes of the Previous Meetings (September 1st): Agreed and signed. Matters arising from previous meetings 1.1 HS2 – Update re. Meeting with HS2 and OCC on 30th September Mr Bankes gave a report following the meeting with HS2 and Oxfordshire County Council. Main discussion took place regarding the volumes of traffic. Concerns were raised relating to the ‘rush hour traffic’ and congestion for

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Parish Council Minutes (September)

Minutes of the Meeting of Wardington Parish Council held on Tuesday 1st September 2015 at 7.30pm in Wardington Memorial Hall In Attendance: Mr N Bankes (Vice-Chair), Mr I Franklin, Mr G Martin, Mrs A Pascoe, Mr M Patterson, Mr K Atack (District Councillor), Mr M Hickman (Clerk), Mr B Jarrett (Parishioner) Apologies: Mr G Page (Chair) Minutes of the Previous Meetings (July 28th): Agreed and signed 1. Matters arising from previous meetings 1.1 HS2 The HS2 petition was lodged to parliament on August 14th by the HS2 Action Group and Pinsent Masons solicitors. The HS2 Action Group will represent the parish council at the HS2 Select Committee parliamentary hearing in November (date tbc). On the 30th September, representatives from HS2 Ltd. will

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Parish Council Minutes (July)

Minutes of the Meeting of Wardington Parish Council held on Tuesday 28th July 2015 at 7.30pm in Wardington Memorial Hall In Attendance: Mr G Page (Chair), Mr G Martin, Mrs A Pascoe, Mr M Patterson, Mr M Hickman (Clerk), Mr I Franklin (Parishioner), Mr B Jarrett (Parishioner) Apologies: Mr N Bankes (Vice-Chair), Mr K Atack (District Councillor), Minutes of the Previous Meetings (June 23rd and July 23rd): Agreed and signed 1. Matters arising from previous meetings 1.1 HS2 It was agreed what a success the HS2 Action Group’s public meeting was on July 23rd. There were a large number of responses received following the meeting regarding the potential effects of HS2 HGV construction traffic on individuals, homes and businesses etc. These were

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Parish Council Extra-Ordinary Meeting Minutes (July)

Minutes of the Meeting of Wardington Parish Council held on Tuesday 23rd July 2015 at 6.00pm in Wardington Memorial Hall In Attendance: Mr G Page (Chair), Mr N Bankes (Vice-Chair), Mr G Martin, Mrs A Pascoe, Mr M Patterson, Mr M Hickman (Clerk) 1. New Business 1.1 Appointment of advisory committee The chair proposed the appointment of an advisory committee to: Prepare a parliamentary petition on behalf of the parish council in response to the HS2 construction proposals. Set the strategy for the future campaign Represent the parsh council in the campaign, e.g. attending House of Commons Select Committee hearings. This was agreed by resolution. In the first instance the advisory committee (hereby known as the HS2 Action Group) will consist