Agenda

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 8(e)(v) permits the appointment of substitute Councillors to a Committee whose role is to replace ordinary Councillors  ...  view the full agenda text for item 1.

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.

To elect a Vice-Chair of the Committee for the 2026/27 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 25. Matters raised shall relate to the following items on the agenda.

To receive and consider the minutes of the Halls, Cemeteries and Allotments Minutes held on 13 January 2026;

Matters arising from the minutes not covered elsewhere on the agenda (Questions on the progress on any item).

To receive and consider the report of the R.F.O concerning the financial position of items under the remit of this Committee.

To review the Committee Terms of Reference (TOR) if appropriate. The current TOR’s are attached.

To receive and consider the report of the Deputy Town Clerk concerning the results of the 2026 annual residents satisfaction survey for this Committee.

To receive and consider the report of the Compliance & Environment Officer.

To receive and consider the report of the Head of Estates & Operations regarding the Autum 2026 planting scheme.

To receive and consider the report of the Biodiversity & Green Spaces Officer.

To receive and consider the report of the Biodiversity & Green Spaces Officer.

To consider the showing of the National Emergency Briefing film in the Corn Exchange. (Full Council Minute 206 13.04.2026 Refers)

To receive correspondence from NALC and consider a response to the DEFRA Biodiversity Net Gain for brownfield consultation.

To receive and consider a response to the consultation on a proposed policy aimed at ensuring local communities benefit from new renewable and clean energy projects through financial contributions and shared ownership opportunities, and to provide feedback to help shape the final policy.