Agenda and minutes

As there was no legislation in place for the Town Council to hold virtual meetings, and because of the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic, the Parks & Recreation Committee formed virtually as an Advisory Committee. Any recommendations outside of the current work’s programme, budget or policy would require ratification at the Full Council meeting held on 28^th June 2021.

To consider apologies and reasons for absence.

Committee Members who are unable to attend the meeting should notify the Democratic & Legal Services Officer, Simon Wright (democracy@witney-tc.gov.uk) prior to the meeting, stating the reason for absence.

Standing Order 309a)(v) permits the appointment of substitute Councillors to a Committee  ...  view the full agenda text for item P253

There were no apologies for absence.

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 from Members or Officers.

To elect a Vice-Chair of the Committee for the 2021/2022 municipal year.

The Chair called for nominations for the position of Vice-Chair of the Committee.

It was proposed and seconded that Cllr Andrew Prosser be elected Vice-Chair. There being no other nominations it was:

Resolved:

That, Councillor Andrew Prosser be elected Vice-Chair of the Committee for the 2021/2022 municipal year.

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 the following items on the agenda.

There was no public participation.

To receive the minutes of the Witney Traffic Advisory Committee meeting held on 23^rd March 2021 (to follow).

The Committee received the minutes of the Witney Traffic Advisory Committee meeting held on 23 March 2021.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the Witney Traffic advisory Committee meeting held on 23^rd March 2021  be noted.

To receive and consider a schedule of Planning Applications from West Oxfordshire District Council.

The Committee received and considered a schedule of planning applications received 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 premises licence application W/21/00258/PRMA for Bar in the Box, 12 Stanley Court, Richard Jones Road, Witney.

The Committee received and considered an application for a premises licence at 12 Stanley Court, Richard Jones Road, Witney.

In considering the application the committee expressed the view that the application form was unclear in respect of the business model proposed, hours that alcohol would be available and lack of  ...  view the full minutes text for item P259

To receive notification of Planning Appeal APP/D3125/D/21/3269962, 85 Barrington Close, Witney.

Notification of a planning appeal at 85 Barrington Close, Witney was received.

Resolved:

That the planning appeal notification for 85 Barrington Close, Witney be noted.

To receive notification from West Oxfordshire District Council on the Salt Cross Garden Village Area Action Plan (AAP) Examination.

The Committee received notification from West Oxfordshire District Council on the Salt Cross Garden Village Area Action Plan (AAP) Examination.

Members noted that the deadline for addressing the Inspector had passed but there was still an opportunity to make a written submission. It was clarified that nay input had to  ...  view the full minutes text for item P261

To receive notification from the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) on The Oxfordshire Plan 2050.

The Committee received a copy of the response submitted by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) to the Oxfordshire Plan 2050.

Resolved:

That, the response by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) on The Oxfordshire Plan

2050 be noted.