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Terms of Reference for the Halls, Cemeteries and Allotments Committee:

a)     To operate, maintain and control the Corn Exchange, Burwell Hall, Langdale Hall and Madley Park Hall in all matters relative to their use as public halls be it through direct management or via trusteeships;

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

c)     To operate and maintain the Cemeteries, burial responsibilities and associated duties, consequential to Statutory or Council requirements, together with the War Memorials;

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

e)     To oversee the management of Hailey Road, Lakeside, Newland  and Windrush Place Allotments whilst leased to the Witney Allotment Association;

f)      To oversee the development and management of the Corn Exchange (including the 1863 café bar) as a community hub and arts centre in line with the Council’s vision and long-term business plan for the venue;

g)     Within all its decision making ensure that the green environment and biodiversity of public open spaces is protected and enhanced in line with the Council’s Climate Emergency aspirations;

h)     To oversee any development and investment in Council-owned public halls, and the supporting infrastructure, ensuring they meet the needs of the community, remain safe and compliant;

i)       The Membership of the Committee shall consist of 6 Members plus the Town Mayor and the Leader of the Council ex officio with voting rights;

j)       The quorum of the Committee shall be 4 Members.

The Action Plan for this Committee in the 2024-25 Council year can be seen here