Agenda item

To receive the report of the Operations Manager.

The Committee received and considered the report of the Operations Manager.

Members discussed the re-wilding areas at both Holy Trinity and St Mary’s churchyards, noting the success of the former. With St. Mary’s there was acknowledgement that this wildflower area had not been as successful; this was alongside a key right of Way and entrance to Witney Town Centre and it would be more welcoming if the area was better kempt.

It was agreed officers should meet with the Churches eco group to discuss future options and a costed strategy based on the requirements to be an eco-churchyard while considering the cost to the Council for continuing maintenance.

Resolved:

1.      That, the report be noted and,

2.      That, officers meet with the churches eco group to discuss re-wilding options for St Mary’s churchyard.