See below for details of this year’s Shenfest:
Shenfest 2026 – 12 to 14th June
Horley Nature Play Space Proposal
We’re excited to share that work has now formally started on exploring a new nature play space in Horley, following the creation of a dedicated subcommittee under Horley Parish Council. Please complete our quick survey to help us define the scope of the project and understand what features, benefits and priorities matter most to local residents.
Cycle race coming through Horley on Sunday 17th May)
Look out for cyclists racing through the village on Sunday (17th May) in the Banbury Star Road Race.
The first race will be in the morning from 9:00am and the second race will be in the afternoon, starting from 1:00pm and finishing at approximately 3:30pm.
The races will take a 3 lap circuit, approaching the village from Hornton Lane before turning left into Banbury Lane. Where possible, please keep the road and junction clear.
Planning Application for houses on the Warwick Road – closing date for comments is tomorrow (15th May)
Reminder to post any comments about this planning application before the closing date:
Please be aware that Trinity College has submitted a planning application to build up to 200 dwellings on the western side of the Warwick Road on fields between Banbury and Horley.
This proposed development is not included in the Cherwell Local Plan Review 2042 and is on a parcel of land which is part of the strategic gap intended to preserve the character of Banbury’s surrounding villages, including Horley.
Details of this application, together with a form to comment on and track the application, can be found on the Cherwell Planning Portal here under the application number: 26/00781/OUT. The application deadline is 15 May 2026. It is important that all comments are sent directly to Cherwell District Council before the closing date.
Horley Summer Fete – Saturday 13th June
Teas, home-made cakes, Pimm’s, Raffle
Games and activities for children (and adults!)
Plant stall, Ladies and Children’s clothes, Children’s toys and books
And a chance to try out ringing one of Horley’s church bells!
Donations of plants, ladies’ clothes and children’s toys and books are very welcome. Please drop items off at the School Hall on any Tuesday between 7pm and 8pm, or email us at: horleyladiesguild@gmail.com and we will arrange to collect.
HORLEY ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
PUBLIC NOTICE AND AGENDA
The annual Horley Parich Meeting will take place at The Old Schoolrooms at 7.30pm on Thursday 21 May 2026. This is an open meeting organised by the Parish Council at which any parishioner is welcome to address the meeting or ask questions.
Could parishioners please confirm their intention to attend the meeting to the Horley Parish Clerk David M.Beck, along with any subject(s)/questions they wish to raise at clerk@horleyparishcouncil.gov.uk (new) 0785 2998172
AGENDA
- Introduction of Parish Councillors
- Wroxton Lane parking issues, Vistry Development Warwick Road, Potential Solar Farm, development land west of Warwick Road) updates
- Michael Hardinge Trust Annual Report
- Representative to report
- Cricket Club
- Chair Rosie Tubb to report
- Parochial Church Council
- Representative to report
- Ladies Guild
- Representative to report
- Red Lion Public House
- Dave Morris to report
- Parish Council
- Chairman of the Parish Council to report
- Any other business
- Any questions or issues raised by members of the public
Horley Parish Council AGM on Thurs 21st May 2026 at 7.00pm
The Annual General Meeting of the Parish Council will be held in the Old Schoolrooms at 7.00 pm on Thursday 21st May 2026.
David M. Beck Clerk to Horley Parish Council
Agenda items:
- Apologies
- Declaration of Interests
- Nomination and election of the Chair for the year
- Nomination and election of the Vice-Chair for the year
- Allocation of responsibilities (2025 year’s allocations shown)
- Finance and general purposes (Cllr Raper)
- Highways and footpaths (Cllrs Curd and Hamer)
- Wroxton Lane Parking issues (Cllrs Attfield)
- Planning (Cllr Tite resigned and/or the Parish Council)
- Cricket club liaison (Cllr Attfield)
- School liaison (Cllrs Raper and Hendry)
- Michael Hardinge Trust liaison (Cllr Tite resigned)
- Quarrying, Ironstone and scout camp liaison (Cllr Abbotts)
- Communications and notice board (Cllr Hendry)
- Parochial Church Council and Ladies Guild liaison (Cllr Tite resigned)
- Land west of Warwick Road (new) and potential Solar Farm Development (Cllr Curd)
- Electronic Communications & Infrastructure (Cllr Tite resigned)
- De-fib and emergency procedures (Cllr Abbotts)
- Any other roles?
- Allocation of responsibilities (2025 year’s allocations shown)
- Minutes of 2025 May Meetings
- Dates for Future meetings
- 16th July 2026
- 15th October 2026
- 21st January 2027
- 15th April 2027
- 20th May 2027 AGM 7.00pm Annual Parish Meeting 7.30pm
- Annual Audit
- The Council’s Internal Auditor is auditing the Council’s accounts for the year 2025/26, and if his report is available at the meeting it can be accepted/approved.
- Any other urgent business
3Hs Garden Club – Plant sale on Saturday 16th May
3hs’s garden club chairman Mike Patching says:
We all have slots and spots in our borders, beds and green houses where we have run out of plants, so make a note of this possible solution:
The 3h’s garden club annual plant sale which runs from 10am (not a minute earlier!) to noon on SATURDAY 16th MAY at THE PAVILION, Hornton.
There you’ll find a wide range of top quality flower and veg’ plants, many of which have been commercially grown and donated to 3h’s for the sale, and many more that have been lovingly grown by members, but all are of high quality and a lot cheaper than you’ll buy them elsewhere. This event is our major fund raiser for our club so please try to come along and find the solution to your spare slots and spots. All very welcome.
3Hs Garden Club – Plant sale on Saturday 16th May
3hs’s garden club chairman Mike Patching says:
We all have slots and spots in our borders, beds and green houses where we have run out of plants, so make a note of this possible solution:
The 3h’s garden club annual plant sale which runs from 10am (not a minute earlier!) to noon on SATURDAY 16th MAY at THE PAVILION, Hornton.
There you’ll find a wide range of top quality flower and veg’ plants, many of which have been commercially grown and donated to 3h’s for the sale, and many more that have been lovingly grown by members, but all are of high quality and a lot cheaper than you’ll buy them elsewhere. This event is our major fund raiser for our club so please try to come along and find the solution to your spare slots and spots. All very welcome.
Planning Application for houses on the Warwick Road
Please be aware that Trinity College has submitted a planning application to build up to 200 dwellings on the western side of the Warwick Road on fields between Banbury and Horley.
This proposed development is not included in the Cherwell Local Plan Review 2042 and is on a parcel of land which is part of the strategic gap intended to preserve the character of Banbury’s surrounding villages, including Horley.
Details of this application, together with a form to comment on and track the application, can be found on the Cherwell Planning Portal here under the application number: 26/00781/OUT. The application deadline is 15 May 2026. It is important that all comments are sent directly to Cherwell District Council before the closing date.
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