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Committee Terms of Reference

To oversee, maintain and control the Corn Exchange, in all matters relative to its use as a public hall through direct management.

To oversee, maintain and control Burwell Hall, in all matters relative to its use as a public hall through direct management.

The operation of such other buildings as the Council may from time to time acquire if so instructed.

To oversee and maintain the Cemeteries, burial responsibilities and associated duties, consequential to Statutory or Council requirements, together with the War Memorials.

To carry out the Council’s obligations with regard to the Closed Churchyards of St Mary’s and Holy Trinity.

To maintain all Recreation Grounds, Parks (including play equipment) and public open spaces and to initiate and supervise all matters of control properly associated with this recreation function.

To maintain all sports activities upon any Recreation Ground or other recreational open space and building erected for such purposes thereon.

To set up Working Parties to deal with the development and investment in the Council owned play areas, ensuring they remain safe and compliant with the Council’s statutory health and safety obligations.  

To oversee the management and maintenance of the Lake and Country Park, working with other organisations to ensure proper use – such as a grazier, the angling clubs and others.

To maintain the Park Road Allotments and oversee the management of Hailey Road, Lakeside and Newland Allotments whilst leased to the Witney Allotment Association.