contact with The West Oxfordshire Housing Co, who now owned the land and was waiting on a decision from them – still o/s

262 Minute 194– Bank Erosion outside Tincknells – Cllr Willmer to chase up quote.

263 Minute 195 - Village Signs – Flaking Paintwork – Still no reply received Cllr Harris agreed to phone.

264 Minute 196- Lower Village Green – Report of Dead Trees – Cllr Cole reported to the meeting that the two trees in question had been removed by a parishioner and turf laid over area. After discussion Council agreed that these trees should be replaced as leaving one tree on its own did not enhance the area. Proposed by Cllr Cole, seconded by Cllr Harris. Cllr Cole to contact Francis Barber to carry out the work.

265 Minute 199- Dog Litter Bins – Cllr Harris reported that the bin had been sited in the lower end of the playing field. A further complaint had been received regarding dog fouling. The clerk had replied. Council agreed to another mention in the ‘What’ to encourage dog walkers to use the bins provided for their dogs excrement.

266 Minute 201 - Playing Fields –Renewal of the Lease on the Large Playing Field – see Other Proper Business

267 Minute 202 - W2001/1680– Demolition of Existing Storage Buildings and Erection of Four Terraced Houses at Stonecroft, Main Street, Clanfield. – Clerk confirmed she had contacted WODC and was informed that no decision had been made to date. Amended plans now received – Council viewed these and the Clerk was instructed to reiterate the previous representations. Stating that although efforts had been made these were not enough for the Council to support the application, and to enclose the latest letter received from Thames Water regarding the sewerage system in this area.

268 Minute 203 - Playing Fields – ROSPA - Report received – Working party had forked over the chippings and completed all outstanding work apart from the chains, which would be dealt with shortly.

269 Minute 205- Speed Restrictions – Mill Lane – Work outstanding awaiting authorisation from Dept of Transport

270 Minute 208 - W.07/02 – Application for Renewal of Consent for One Double Prefabricated Classroom Building (Ref.E034) for a Temporary Period of Five Years at Clanfield Parochial School, Main Street, Clanfield – Granted by Planning Authority - NFA

271 Minute 209- ORCC – Best Kept Village –see Other Proper Business

272 Minute 212 - WODC Skateboard & Wheeled Sports Facilities Info Evening –

25 February 2002 – Decision as to whether to investigate further the possibilities was deferred until a decision on the leasing of the playing field had been reached

273 Minute 214 -W2002/0319 – Internal & External Alterations to include Re-roofing with Clay Tiles at The Homestead, Main Street, Clanfield – Granted by Planning Authority - NFA

274 Minute 214 - W2002/0347 – Erection of Two Storey Rear Extension at 5 High House Close, Clanfield – Granted by Planning Authority - NFA

275 Minute 215 - W2002/0407 – Erection of Single Storey Side Extension at 14 Mill Lane, Clanfield – Granted by Planning Authority - NFA

276 Minute 217 - Safety Reports –

Overhanging Trees in Main Street – Cllr James dealing

Pathway outside 17 Mill Lane – acknowledged by OCC - work o/s

Kerb Drain Broken – outside 18 & 20 Mill Lane - acknowledged by OCC – work o/s

Large Dangerous Pothole left-hand side – just past lay-by & 30mph sign in Mill Lane – acknowledged by OCC – work o/s

Causeway Path from Bakery Lane to Foundry House – Cllr Cole dealing

Road Edges and Potholes in Marsh Lane and Stocks Lane – acknowledged by OCC – low priority – recent letter to some residents of work project in area (STW upgrade) – large vehicles would be using this lane – Clerk to find out more information and concern to be expressed regarding the possible increase in silt build-up in the stream alongside the lane. Situation to be closely monitored.

277 Minute 221 - Speeding Traffic – Further letter of complaint received – Cllr Willmer to investigate possibility of speed humps on Bampton Road entrance to village

278 Minute 223- Trees - Causing Concern

Westfield House – Cllr James reported that he had contacted the residents – situation to be monitored – work o/s

Pound Lane – Land near Churchyard – Cllr Harris reported that she had contacted the owners of the land and the matter would be addressed shortly – work o/s

279 Minute 227 - W2002/0595 - Erection of Stable Block, Including Tack Room and Hay Store on Land Adj to Hunters Court, Bampton Road, Clanfield – No decision to date

280 Minute 228 - OCC – Little Clanfield Carriageway Repairs- OCC notification of proposed repair work to the Little Clanfield road was noted - work o/s

281 Minute 238 - Safety Reports –Hedge at 32 Mill Lane - Overgrown hedge still causing concern - Cllr Harris dealing. Also reported to the meeting that the hedge at Laburnum Cottage in need of attention – Cllr Harris dealing

282 Minute 243 - Trees near Bakery Lane on Registered Village Green – Clerk reported that she had not received any information as to who carried out the work. After discussion the council confirmed that it was BT – Clerk asked to contact