WPC – Page 8 – Wardington.net

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting – November 22nd 2016

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting Location: Wardington Memorial Hall Date: Tuesday, 11th October, 2016 (7:30pm) In Attendance: Mr G Page (Chair), Mr N Bankes, Mr M Patterson, Mrs A Pasco, Mr G Martin. Mr I Franklin, Mr A Crossley. Mr K Atack (District Councillor), Mr B Jarrett (Clerk) Parishioners: Mr C Morgan Apologies: Mr K Atack (for early departure) 1. Minutes of previous meeting. (11th October, 2016) Approved and signed. 2. Matters arising from previous minutes. 2.1 HS2 Update Mr Bankes reported that the Action Group will have a meeting with HS2 on 24/11/2016 following their meeting with OCC Highways on the 22/11/2016. The purpose of the meeting was not made clear but was expected to be more

Tags: council, General interest, HS2, Minutes, Wardington, WPC|

Severe Weather and General Emergency Plan – Parish of Wardington

SEVERE WEATHER AND GENERAL EMERGENCY PLAN PARISH OF WARDINGTON Introduction Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) have recommended that parishes formulate a severe weather/emergency plan which is based upon looking after the elderly, sick and infirm who may need to get to a doctor/ surgery/ hospital in an emergency. Wardington Parish Council have formulated a simple, basic plan that would be readily available for ALL parishioners in a genuine case for the need of practical assistance – and not just for severe winter weather. SEVERE WEATHER PLAN In the event of the roads being closed by snow, volunteers 4x4s are available for transportation of any ill parishioner to the nearest Rendezvous point [R.V] for an Ambulance. The RV points are: Junction

Tags: General interest, Parish council, Roads, Wardington, WPC|

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting – Tuesday, 11th October 2016

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting Location: Wardington Memorial Hall Date: Tuesday, 11th October, 2016 (7:30pm) In Attendance: Mr G Page (Chair), Mr M Patterson, Mrs A Pasco, Mr G Martin. Mr K Atack (District Councillor), Mr B Jarrett (Clerk) Parishioners: Mr N Hudson, Mr R Anson. Apologies: Mr N Bankes, Mr I Franklin, Mr A Crossley. 1. Minutes of previous meeting. (6th September, 2016) Approved and signed. 2. Matters arising from previous minutes. 2.1 HS2 Update Mr Patterson reported that following the Action Group meeting with OCC (Highways), it was established that Highways must approve any mitigating measures proposed by HS2. An update to the proposed measures has been received from HS2, still based on the 500

Tags: council, HS2, Minutes, Parish council, WPC|

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting – 6th September 2016

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting Location: Wardington Memorial Hall Date: Tuesday, 6th September, 2016 (7:30pm) In Attendance: Mr G Page (Chair), Mr I Franklin, Mrs A Pasco, Mr A Crossley, Mr G Martin. Mr K Atack (District Councillor), Mr B Jarrett (Clerk) Parishioners: Mr A Steven. Apologies: Mr N Bankes, Mr M Patterson. 1. Minutes of previous meeting. (26st July, 2016) Approved and signed. 2. Matters arising from previous minutes. 2.1 HS2 Update Mr Jarrett reported that the Action Group met with OCC (Highways), on the 16th August, to discuss the mitigation measures being proposed by HS2. These proposed measures consisted of carriageway widening, LGV high containment kerbs, vegetation clearance, and traffic calming measures. None of the

Tags: councillor, HS2, Parish council, playground, Wardington, WPC|

ACV Nomination for the Pond – Decision Notice

Asset of Community Value Nomination - Decision Notice The Pond, Thorpe Road, Upper Wardington, Banbury Oxfordshire. (ACV035) We have been advised by Cherwell District Council that the nomination of the pond for ACV status has been unsuccessful. Decision Notice attached. acv_pond_decision In addition we have received a letter from Mr George Page stating that he will no longer be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the pond. gp_pond_disclaimer Mr Page, who had maintained the upkeep of the Pond for the last twenty years plus, wanted it made known that as from the 1st September 2016 he has relinquished all upkeep and maintenance of the Pond. He is still waiting for his solicitor to clarify any on-going liability. As the WPC

Tags: General interest, Parish council, Wardington, WPC|

Wardington Parish Council – Audit for Year ended 31/03/2016

External Audit of the Wardington Parish Council Accounts The Audit has now been completed. There were no matters which required the issuing of a separate additional issues arising report. Attached is the Notice of Conclusion of audit advising that the audit has been completed and Sections 1 to 3 of the Annual return. Section 1. Annual Governance Statement 2015/2016 Section 2. Accounting Statements 2015/16 Section 3. External auditor certificate and report 2015/2016 audit_2015_2016 Bob Jarrett Wardington Parish Council Responsible Financial Officer

Tags: Parish council, WPC|

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting – Tuesday 26th July, 2016

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting Location: Wardington Memorial Hall Date: Tuesday, 26th July, 2016 (7:30pm) In Attendance: Mr G Page (Chair), Mr N Bankes, Mr M Patterson, Mr I Franklin, Mr B Jarrett (Clerk) Parishioners: Ms J Funnell. Mrs R Page, Mr I Fuller. Apologies: Mrs A Pasco, Mr A Crossley, Mr K Atack (District Councillor), Mr G Martin. 1. Minutes of previous meeting. (21st June, 2016) Approved and signed. 2. Matters arising from previous minutes. 2.1 HS2 Update Mr Jarrett reported that Charles Holbech, Malcolm Patterson and Bob Jarrett had attended the House of Lords Select Committee Hearing where Charles Holbech had expertly presented our petition. Despite HS2’s continued non-committal to reduce the traffic volume, Charles continued to

Tags: HS2, Minutes, Parish council, petition, Wardington, WPC|

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting – 21st June 2016

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting Location: Wardington Memorial Hall Date: Tuesday, 21st June, 2016 (7:30pm) In Attendance: Mr G Page (Chair), Mr M Patterson, Mr I Franklin, Mr A Crossley, Mrs A Pasco, Mr G Martin, Mr K Atack (District Councillor). Parishioners: Ms J Funnell. Apologies: Mr N Bankes, Mr B Jarrett (Clerk) 1. Minutes of previous meeting. (24th May, 2016) Approved and signed. 2. Matters arising from previous minutes. 2.1 HS2 Update Mr Page reported that there were some discussions taking place between various local groups and HS2 about the possibility of lowering the track in the Upper Boddington section. This would reduce the amount of spoil to be moved through Wardington. Apparently HS2 are showing little interest.

Tags: A361, councillor, HS2, june, Minutes, Parish council, Roads, Wardington, WPC|

Wardington Parish Council Accounting Statement – Year Ending 31st March 2016

Wardington Parish Council Accounting Statement - Year ending 31st March 2016 Below is a link to a copy of the Annual Governance Statement and the Accounting Statement for the year ending 31st March 2016. The Account Statement has been subject to an internal audit and has now been presented for an external audit and subject to change. WPC_Annual_Govenance_Accounting_Statements I also include a link to the statement of public rights to inspect the accounts. Exercise_of_public_rights Bob Jarrett Wardington Parish Clerk / Responsible Finance Officer

Tags: agm, Parish council, WPC|

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting – 24th May 2016

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting Location: Wardington Memorial Hall Date: Tuesday, 24th May, 2016 (7:30pm) In Attendance: Mr G Page (Chair), Mr M Patterson, Mr I Franklin, Mr A Crossley, Ms A Pasco, Mr G Martin, Mr K Atack (District Councillor), Mr B Jarrett (Clerk), Parishioners: Mr C Hunt, Ms S Merry, Mrs R Page, Ms H Page, Ms J Funnell, Mrs C Merry, Mr P Mason, Mr R Anson, Mr S Reynolds, Mrs K Reynolds. Apologies: Mr N Bankes, Mr K Atack (for early departure) Minutes of previous meeting.(19th April, 2016) Approved and signed. 2. Matters arising from previous minutes. HS2 Update Mr Page reported that we had sent our petition to the House of

Tags: council, Minutes, Parish council, WPC|