Hornton & District W.I. – next meeting on Thursday 2nd July 2026

Hornton & District Women’s Institute

Next Meeting: Thursday 2nd July 7.30 pm at the Methodist Chapel, Hornton.

Emma Hamer, President of the Hornton and District W.I. writes:

On Thursday 2nd July, the Women’s Institute Commonwealth Games will be taking place at Hornton Pavillion. This will be a warm up event for the major international multi-sport event held every four years, featuring thousands of elite athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. Taking place from 23 July to 2 August in Glasgow that will be an 11-day celebration that combines world-class sport with a future-focused vision. There will be the same element of determination and competition at Hornton next Thursday, but the athletes might not be quite at the same skills level. Nonetheless, WI members will compete against each other in elite sports such as Aunt Sally, croquet and skittles. There will also be a glass of fizz to help keep the athletes hydrated, so do come along to take part or cheer on the competitors.  The fun starts at 7.30pm and new members are always welcome. The weather forecast is looking hot but by the evening, it should have cooled down so do come and join us.

Planning Application for houses on the Warwick Road – comments can still be made up to 12 June

The relevant page of the Cherwell Planning Portal is here (application number: 26/00781/OUT). 

Reminder: Horley Summer Fete – this 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 Tuesday between 7pm and 8pm or at the Church on Thursday or Friday – or email us at:  horleyladiesguild@gmail.com and we will arrange to collect.

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

  1. Introduction of Parish Councillors
  2. Wroxton Lane parking issues, Vistry Development Warwick Road, Potential Solar Farm, development land west of Warwick Road)  updates
  3. Michael Hardinge Trust Annual Report 
    • Representative to report
  4. Cricket Club
    • Chair Rosie Tubb to report
  5. Parochial Church Council
    • Representative to report
  6. Ladies Guild
    • Representative to report
  7. Red Lion Public House
    • Dave Morris to report
  8. Parish Council
    • Chairman of the Parish Council to report
  9. 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:

  1. Apologies
  2. Declaration of Interests  
  3. Nomination and election of the Chair for the year
  4. 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?
  5. Minutes of 2025 May Meetings
  6. 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  
  7. 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.
  8. Any other urgent business