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 Climate, Biodiversity & Planning Committee formed

virtually as an Advisory Committee. Any recommendations outside of the current work

programme, budget or policy would require ratification at the Full Council meeting held on 11

April 2022.

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 P85

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Collins, Jones and 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.

There were no declarations of interest from members or officers.

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.

The Committee adjourned for this item.

Addy Gardner of Wild Witney Flood addressed the Committee concerning Agenda Item No. 11 – Lake & Country Park - Rewilding

The Committee reconvened following this item.

At the request of the Chair the committee agreed to consider Agenda Item Nos. 11 & 12  before Agenda Item No. 4

To consider the report of the Maintenance & Environmental Services Officer.

The Committee considered the report of the Maintenance & Environmental Services Officer.

Members expressed their support for the project and the location as set out in plan and that the Wild Witney Group can re-wild this area. Consideration was given to a user agreement and it was suggested the newly created  ...  view the full minutes text for item P88

To consider the report of the Maintenance & Environmental Services Officer.

The report of the Maintenance & Environmental Services Officer was considered.

Members noted progress to date and asked if the process of reporting trees in the river/overhanging the river from the opposite banks could be investigated. In addition the need for overhanging vegetation to be cut back as appropriate in consultation  ...  view the full minutes text for item P89

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 receive and consider a street naming request for a develeopment at Northfield Farm Lane, Witney.

Consideration was given to a street naming request at Northfield Farm Lane, Witney.

Resolved:

Witney Town Council raises no objection to the proposed building name Miller House.

To receive and consider a revised Traffic Regulation Order Plan for Avenue Two. From Jubb UK, on behalf of Travis Perkins.

The committee received amended plans submitted by the applicants agent in respect of a proposed Traffic Regulation Order at Avenue Two, Station Lane. It was clarified that the Town Council had objected to the original proposal and subsequently further discussions had been held to consider options for initiatives to ensure  ...  view the full minutes text for item P93

To receive the minutes of the Witney Traffic Advisory Committee held on 11 January 2022.

The committee received the minutes of the Witney Traffic Advisory Committee held on 11 January 2022.

Resolved:

That, the minutes of Witney Traffic Advisory Committee be noted.

To receive the minutes of the 20MPH Speed Limit Working Party held on 25 January 2022.

The committee received the minutes of the 20MPH Speed Limit Working Party held on 25 January 2022.

Resolved:

That, the minutes of the 20MPH Speed Limit Working Party be noted.

To receive the minutes of the Witney LCWIP meeting held on 20 January 2022.

The minutes of the Witney LCWIP Steering Group held on 20 January 2022 were received and considered.

Confirmation was given that officers were contacting Oxfordshire County Council regarding connectivity to the Witney East development. It was further noted that the Town Council had responsibility for the old railway bridges.

Resolved:  ...  view the full minutes text for item P96