Page 57/02 – minute 484 - Buses - delete ’had’ insert ’will be’

511 Minute 455 – Village Clock – Wiring still o/s – Cllr Cole had received no response from local electricians. The residents on site had offered to get the work completed in their name and the Parish Council agreed to re-imburse the costs involved.

512 Minute 456- Annual Inspection and Clearance of Village Ponds – matter still o/s - Cllr James to action

513 Minute 457– Status of Path around Lower Green - still not resolved. OALC & OCC dealing.

514 Minute 458 - Small Playing Field – Cllr James updated the Councillors on recent developments, nothing yet finalised.

515 Minute 459 - Village Signs – Flaking Paintwork – Cllr Willmer confirmed that the work was complete - NFA

516 Minute 460- Lower Village Green –Dead Trees – Cllr Cole had contacted Francis Barber and a list of outstanding work was to be drawn up.

517 Minute 462- Speed Restrictions – Mill Lane – Cllr Willmer reported that he had sent a letter to OCC Highways on the various matters from last months meeting, however this letter had not been received by OCC and he had been asked to resend. Matter o/s

518 Minute 463 - Safety Reports –

Causeway Path from Bakery Lane to Foundry House – Added to Francis Barber’s list to action - Cllr Cole dealing

Wire Inner to Litter Bin on Top Green – completed NFA

519 Minute 464 - Trees near Bakery Lane on Registered Village Green –Southern Electric (SEC) – Cllr Harris to contact – still o/s

520 Minute 465 – Public Liability Insurance for Volunteers – Cllr Cole still waiting on guidance regarding the code of conduct for volunteers, working on behalf of the Parish Council – o/s

521 Minute 467 – W2002/1150 – Installation of LPG Tank & Repositioning of Garden Fence at 34 Mill Lane, Clanfield - still no decision notice received.

522 Minute 470 - Village Maintenance - Allotment Pump - Francis Barber to be asked if he had any knowledge of what the problem was and how to repair it. Matter still o/s Cllr Cole to add to list for Francis Barber’s attention.

523 Minute 471 - W2002/0595 – Erection of Stable Block, Including Tack Room and Hay Store on Land Adj to Hunters Court, Bampton Road – Amended Plans – permission refused – contrary to policies BE3,BE14 & CO7 of the West Oxfordshire Local Plan - see planning file

524 Minute 472 - W2002/1457 – Re –Slating Rear Roof with Cardinal Cast Imitation Stone Slates at The Pound, Pound Lane, Clanfield – Permission refused – contrary to policy BE14 of the West Oxfordshire Local Plan - see planning file

525 Minute 473 - W2002/1354 – Removal of Existing Garage & Erection of Two Storey Side Extension, Erection of Rear Extension, Conservatory, Garage & Two Loose Boxes at Hurley, Bampton Road, Clanfield – Granted by the planning authority

526 Minute 474 - ORCC – Parish Plan Grants – See under page 64/02 Minute 543

527 Minute 475 - OCC – Speedwatch - Mini Gatso - Cllr Willmer reported that the contact on the OCC was away on long-term sick leave, however they would contact the Parish Council, when they return to work. Still o/s

528 Minute 476 - Safety Reports – August 2002 – the loose granite sets which had been reported, were repaired, however it was noted that there were several other places within the village where these had become loose. Cllr Willmer to write to OCC highways explaining and asking that someone inspect. Letter sent see Page 61/02 Minute 517

529 Minute 477 - Allotment Rents –Matter still o/s.

530 Minute 479 - Scrap Metal Dumped on the Withy Beds – reported that this had been removed - NFA

531 Minute 485 - The Carter Institute Management Committee - Cllr James had received a request from the Chair of the Carter Institute Management Committee, that as Cllr Jackson was unable to attend meetings called at short notice, because of his work commitments, would the Parish Council like to appoint a new Cllr to the committee. Cllr Jackson was happy to step down and Cllr Willmer volunteered to take his place. Cllr Harris proposed that the parish council accept Cllr Willmer’s offer, seconded by Cllr Cole – vote unanimous.

532 Minute 486 - W2002/1592 – Erection of One Dwelling Adj to 40 Pound Lane, Clanfield – Outline Planning – Viewed and discussed – no representations made or received – no decision notice to date

533 Minute 487 - WODC – Parish Link – Jubilee Bench – had now been sited - NFA

534 Minute 488 - OCC – Consultation – Oxfordshire Care Homes – It was agreed that Cllr James should respond – actioned - NFA

535 Minute 489 - OCC/Halcrow – Review & Questionnaire – Inter Urban Transport Networks & Bus Shelter Management – Cllr James reported that he had completed the questionnaire - NFA

536 Minute 491 - OCC New Magazine – Cllr Gaertner had calculated that at a cost of 13p the overall cost would be in the region of £30,000 to circulate to every household in Oxfordshire. Further discussion took place and it was agreed that with the present increase in these glossy reports and magazines that Cllr James should respond to the OCC on this matter, pointing out that with the predicted increase in Council Tax and cuts in Services, was it prudent for the OCC to be spending so much on the presentation of these reports and consultation documents.

537 Minute 492 - WODC – Area Forum Meeting – 2^nd December 2002 – Cllr’s Cole & James to attend

538 Minute 496 - Thames Valley Police – Race Equality Scheme Info – Cllr Gaertner gave a short report to the meeting covering the main points under the Race Relations Act 1976

To eliminate unlawful racial discrimination

Promote equality of opportunity

Promote good relations between different races.

539 Minute 498 - West Oxfordshire Network Information – Cllr Gaertner to attend a meeting on this on the 27 November, and will have more details next month

540 Minute 501 - Safety Reports – September 2002 – Cllr’s had inspected their areas and the following concerns were raised

Marsh Lane – Potholes and verges dropping away – Cllr Willmer to report to OCC Highways again – letter sent - work o/s

Pound Lane – (by pump station) - Broken Manhole Cover - Thames Water – Cllr James to report – actioned – work o/s

Kerb Stones – various locations – to be reported to OCC Highways – Cllr Willmer – letter sent – work o/s