Agenda

To consider apologies and reasons for absence.

Committee members who are unable to attend the meeting should notify the Committee Clerk derek.mackenzie@witney-tc.gov.uk prior to the meeting, stating the reason for absence.

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Members are reminded to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests in any items under consideration at this meeting in accordance with the Town Council’s Code of Conduct.

a)      To receive and consider the minutes of the Stronger Communities Committee held on 26 January 2026.

b)     Matters arising from the minutes not covered elsewhere on the agenda. (Questions on the progress of any item).

The meeting will adjourn for this item.

Members of the public may speak for a maximum of five minutes each during the period of public participation, in line with Standing Order 25.  Matters raised shall relate to the following items on the agenda.

To receive and consider the report of the R.F.O concerning the financial position of items under the remit of this Committee.

Communications

The Committee received and considered the report of the Communications & Community Engagement Officer (C&CEO).

Community Engagement

To receive and consider the report of the Communications & Community Engagement Officer.

To receive the minutes of the meeting of the Witney Forum held on 29 January 2026.

To receive and consider the report of the Administrative Support Assistant – Communities & Engagement and accompanying minutes from the Youth Council meeting held on 11March 2026.

To receive the notes and recommendations contained therein from the meeting held on 18 February 2026.

To receive and consider the report of the Deputy Town Clerk.

To receive a verbal update from Officer on the progress of the Forum.

To receive and consider a response to the current consultation regarding the proposal to introduce a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO)

Consultation closes 7 April 2026.

Street Furniture & Infrastructure

To receive a verbal update from officers on District Council schemes presented at the previous meeting. 

Events

To receive and consider the report of the Venue & Events Officer.