Agenda and minutes

To consider apologies and reasons for absence

An apology for her absence was received from Cllr Jones.

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

There were no declarations of interest in matters to be discussed at the meeting.

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 42. Matters raised shall relate to following items on the agenda.

There were no members of the public present for this item.

To receive and consider a list of planning applications received from West Oxfordshire District Council.

The Committee received and considered a list of planning applications from West Oxfordshire

District Council.

RESOLVED:          that the comments, as per the attached schedule, be forwarded to West

Oxfordshire District Council.

To receive and consider correspondence from West Oxfordshire District Council.

The Committee received and considered an application for a street trading licence for a food and drink horsebox on Market Square.

RESOLVED:          that the Town Council does not object to the street trading application.

To receive and consider an application for a pavement licence from Smarts Fish and Chips, Market Square.

The Committee received and considered an application for a pavement licence for Smarts Fish and Chip shop. 

RESOLVED:          that the Town Council supports the application for a pavement licence as long as smoking areas are kept to a periphery and would not affect other outside diners from other establishments.

To receive and consider a pavement licence application from The Blue Boar, Market Square, Witney.

The Committee received and considered an application for a pavement licence for The Blue Boar.  Whilst there was some concern about food and drink being transported across the road, members were happy to support it.

RESOLVED:          that the Town Council supports the application for a pavement licence, as long as  ...  view the full minutes text for item P254

This application is for information only.

This item was for noting only as currently the café at The Corn exchange was not open due to Covid-19.

RESOLVED:          that the application be noted.

To receive and consider a consultation from Oxfordshire County Council : https://consultations.oxfordshire.gov.uk/consult.ti/A415NewCloseLaneSpeedParking/consultationHome

The Town Council received and considered a consultation from Oxfordshire County Council on proposals relating to the new Lidl Store at New Close Lane.  Members agreed that the measures, especially the speed reduction, were appropriate.

RESOLVED:          that the Town Council is in favour of the proposals.