council

Notes on meeting with Victoria Prentis MP on 12th June 2015

Members of the Parish Council and the Parish Clerk met Victoria Prentis at Wardington Manor together with George Reynolds Oxfordshire County Councillor, Mike Kerford Byrnes Cherwell District Councillor and Ken Atack, Cherwell District Councillor. Forbes and Bridget Elworthy and Charles Holbech were in attendance. The purpose of the meeting was to acquaint Victoria Prentis and the Oxfordshire and Cherwell Councillors of the problems both in Wardington village and the surrounding villages that the volume of construction traffic associated with the building of HS2 would cause. The forecast of HGV traffic previously presented at the village meeting and a highlighted map showing likely rat runs were tabled as evidence of this problem. After discussion and clarification of the facts presented it

Parish Council Minutes (May)

Minutes of the Meeting of Wardington Parish Council held on Tuesday 26th May 2015 at 7.30pm in Wardington Memorial Hall In Attendance:  Mr G Page (Chair), Mr N Bankes (Vice-Chair), Mr K Atack (District Councillor), Mr G Martin, Mrs A Pascoe, Mr M Patterson, Mr M Hickman (Clerk) Minutes of the Previous Meetings (April 21st and May 19th): Agreed and signed 1. Matters arising from previous meetings 1.1 HS2 The chair reported what a success the HS2 village meeting was on May 19th. A record turnout was observed and he thanked everyone for attending. Mr Bankes reported that the parish council have been invited to a meeting with MP Victoria Prentis to present and discuss the situation regarding HS2. Victoria is a

HS2 Implications for Wardington, Williamscot & Coton

Briefing Session and Discussion Tuesday May 19 in the Memorial Hall at 7.30pm The construction of HS2 will have major traffic implications for the Parish. At 7.30pm on Tuesday May 19 the Parish Council will lead a discussion on HS2. It will outline the approach it is taking and listen to the concerns and ideas of those present. It is likely an action group will need to be formed to help take matters forward. This meeting will follow immediately from the Parish Council AGM which starts at 7.00pm Please come along. Wardington Parish Council

Parish Council Minutes (April)

Minutes of the Meeting of Wardington Parish Council held on Tuesday 21st April 2015 at 7.30pm in Wardington Memorial Hall In Attendance:  Mr G Page (Chair), Mr K Atack (District Councillor), Mr N Bankes, Mr R Fenemore, Mr G Martin, Mrs A Pascoe, Mr M Patterson, Mr M Hickman (Clerk) Apologies: Mr J Murray Minutes of the Previous Meeting (March 24th): Agreed and signed Matters arising from previous meetings 1.1 HS2 A report on HS2 produced by the clerk was sent to the councillors prior to the meeting. It was agreed the report made it clear that Wardington has been overlooked by the HS2 bill Equally clear is the large increase in traffic flow anticipated during construction and beyond. Any information (e.g. structural

Parish Council Minutes (March)

Minutes of the Meeting of Wardington Parish Council held on Tuesday 24th March 2015 at 7.30pm in Wardington Memorial Hall In Attendance:  Mr G Page (Chair), Mr K Atack (District Councillor), Mr N Bankes, Mr R Fenemore, Mr G Martin, Mrs A Pascoe, Mr M Patterson, Mr M Hickman (Clerk) Visitors: Mr Nigel Gellatly (Chairman of Chipping Warden & Edgecote Parish Council),       Mr Ian Thompson (Parishioner)   Apologies: Mr J Murray Minutes of the Previous Meeting (February 17th): Agreed and signed New business: HS2 Mr Nigel Gellatly spoke to the council about the HS2 bill. He reported that during HS2 construction it is estimated that there will be up to 1300 large goods vehicles travelling daily on the A361 through Wardington to the HS2

Parish Council Minutes (February)

Minutes of the Meeting of Wardington Parish Council held on Tuesday 17th February 2014 at 7.30pm in Wardington Memorial Hall In Attendance:  Mr G Page (Chair), Mr K Atack (District Councillor), Mr N Bankes, Mr R Fenemore, Mrs A Pascoe, Mr M Hickman (Clerk) Apologies: Mr G Martin, Mr J Murray, Mr M Patterson Minutes of the Previous Meeting (January 15th): Agreed and signed Matters Arising 1.1. Wardington Playground Advertising poster for the Playground 200 Club to be displayed in the Hare & Hounds, The Plough and on the village noticeboards. Contact Mitch (Clerk) at wardingtonparishcouncil@hotmail.co.uk if you wish to contribute £1 and enter the prize draw. George Page to communicate with party willing to undertake the upcoming playground inspection. 1.2. Social Housing

Letter from Tony Baldry MP re. Chacombe to Wardington road

Knowing of your interest in the work on the A361, I thought you might like to see a copy of the reply I have received from Oxfordshire County Council following a letter I wrote to the Chief Executive regarding the Chacombe to Wardington Road. Best wishes, Tony Baldry Steve Howell re Chacombe to Wardington road 190911

It’s Official!

This is now the official Wardington Parish website. The old Cherwell District Council website will no longer be maintained and the link from the main council website now comes here.

WARDINGTON PARISH COUNCIL MAIN POINTS OF THE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 31ST MAY 2011 AT THE HARE AND HOUNDS P.H FOLLOWING THE A.G.M

WARDINGTON PARISH COUNCIL MAIN POINTS OF THE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 31ST MAY 2011 AT THE HARE AND HOUNDS P.H FOLLOWING THE A.G.M 1. STATE OF ROAD FROM CHACOMBE TO TOP DAWKINS AND LOWER DAWKINS JUNCTION The council are extremely concerned at the dangerous state of the road and junction especially with the high useage during the closure of A361. Clerk, Chair and others have contacted OCC highways numerous times with little or no response. So far one visit by the road maintenance team has taken place with 2 potholes filled at the junction and 2 temporary uneven road surface signs placed near the junction which is inadequate. It was decided to contact County Cllr George Reynolds re highways limited

Old Pool UPDATE. Good News!

Dear Parishioners I am delighted to announce to you that at long last, Stage 1 Project for conservation area remedial and protective works at the Old Pool Area may now finally proceed . it has been a very long, uneasy task and an administrative nightmare. I am able to announce that last evening, I received a full written offer and a signed acceptance of WPCs Terms and Conditions set out for such a Private Donation and this morning I am also delighted to announce that this private donation towards this project was most gratefully accepted. The donation was given in a most generous and cordial manner for which I am most grateful for and would like to register 100 %