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  ...  view the full agenda text for item P186

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Collins, Duncan & 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 Jones declared a personal non-prejudicial interest in Application No. 22/00925/HHD – 317 Manor Road, Witney by virtue of knowing the applicant.

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 an Experimental Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The effect of this order, which came into force on 24 December 2021 is to remove a 15-metre section of unrestricted parking on Corn Street, so as to create a continues section of ‘No Waiting at  ...  view the full agenda text for item P190

The committee considered the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) that had been introduced in Corn Street in December 2021.

Members noted the location of the restrictions, concerns around the loss of parking and the need for safe provision for cyclists and pedestrians.

After discussion it was agreed that no comments  ...  view the full minutes text for item P190

To consider an application to Vary a Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003.

The committee received an application for amendments to the existing premises licence.

It was noted that the application sought to extend the opening hours, times for serving alcohol and for playing music. Members considered the location of the building and impact of the night-time economy in Witney.

After discussion it  ...  view the full minutes text for item P191

To consider an application for road closure under the Town Police Clauses Act 1847.

Members considered an application for road closure under the Town Police Clauses Act 1847.

The committee expressed support for the closure and noted it was for a limited amount of time and that public transport operators had been advised of the proposal.

Resolved:

That, no objection be raised to the  ...  view the full minutes text for item P192