Agenda and minutes

To consider apologies and reasons for absence.

Committee Members who are unable to attend the meeting should notify the Committee Clerk derek.mackenzie@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 is to replace  ...  view the full agenda text for item P481

There were no apologies for absence received.

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.

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 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 (WODC)

The Committee noted that the application for 45 Market Square was refused by planning officers on conservation grounds.

Resolved:

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

a) To adopt and sign as correct the minutes of the committee held on 12 July, 2 August and 23 August 2022.

b) Matters arising from the minutes of 12 July, 2 August and 23 August 2022.

The minutes of the meetings of the committee held on 12July, 2 August and 23 August were received.

P432 – The Deputy Town Clerk updated the committee that the implementation of the 20mph scheme by Oxfordshire County Council would commence 10October 2022.

Resolved:

That, the minutes of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item P486

Councillor A Prosser joined the meeting at 18:42pm

To receive and consider the report of the Town Clerk/RFO.

Members received and considered the report of the Town Clerk/RFO and a verbal update from the Deputy Town Clerk.

Members considered items for inclusion in the 2023/24 budget setting process and agreed that funds for climate initiatives encompassed several committees. Areas for consideration should include an extension to wildflower planting  ...  view the full minutes text for item P487