Agenda and minutes

To consider apologies and reasons for absence.

Committee Members who are unable to attend the meeting should notify the Democratic & Legal Services Officer ( 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 whose role  ...  view the full agenda text for item P483

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors O Collins, L Duncan, M Jones and A McMahon

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.

Councillor R Smith declared a non-prejudicial interest in Application WTC/168/21 by virtue of knowing the applicant.

Resolved:

The minutes of the meetings of the committee held on 20 July and 10 & 31 August 2021 were adopted as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Minute P438 – Thermal Imaging Camera

It was reported that a suitable camera had been identified for purchase and discussions with groups who could operate it would be undertaken.

Minute P441 – Wildflower Planting at Recreation Grounds

The committee was advised that locations for the planting together with the approach  ...  view the full minutes text for item P486

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 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 a schedule of Planning decisions from West Oxfordshire District Council.

The Committee received and considered a schedule of planning decisions received from West Oxfordshire District Council.

Resolved:

That the list circulated advising of District Council planning decisions be noted.

To consider a consultation document from Oxfordshire County Council in respect of an application for parking restrictions at Avenue Two, Witney.

The committee considered a consultation document from Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) in respect of an application for parking restrictions at Avenue Two, Witney. It was reported that officers and the Chair had contacted OCC to establish further details and seeking guidance on relevant issues that could be raised.

Members expressed  ...  view the full minutes text for item P490

To consider a response to the consultation on the Oxfordshire Plan 2050.

Consideration was given to a consultation document in respect of the Oxfordshire Plan 2050. It was explained that the plan would sit above the district council Local Plans and consisted of a number of priority themes to which the committee was being asked to consider with regard to Witney.

The  ...  view the full minutes text for item P491

To receive correspondence concerning this project and to consider entering a response on behalf of Witney Town Council if considered appropriate.

The committee considered a central government consultation about the future of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc, seeking views to help shape a vision for the Spatial Framework.

Members acknowledged the links to the Oxfordshire 2050 Plan and the need for Witney to be recognised despite being on the boundary of the proposals.  ...  view the full minutes text for item P492