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What a Load of Rubbish – Thanks Litter Pickers!

rubbish‘Clean for the Queen’ litter pickings!

…helping to keep Horley beautiful.

A big thank you to everyone  who turned out in the inclement weather on Saturday morning to pick up litter.

Several purple sacks of rubbish were collected by a great team of village volunteers.

Anyone lost a wheel?!

Horley has a New ‘Knit and Stitch’ Group

knit-and-stitch[1]Do you enjoy knitting or sewing? Would you like to get started or want to finish a project you began a while ago ?

Then bring it along to Horley’s new relaxed and friendly group ‘Knit & Stitch’. Starting Thursday 10th March at 7pm in the Old School Room and continuing every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Please bring £1.  Coffee & Biscuits provided. Knitting, Crochet, Tapestry, Embroidery etc. (no machines).

Any questions, please contact Alison Carr  Tel. 01295 730102.

Don’t Forget …. ‘Clean for the Queen ‘ Annual Village Litter Pick on Saturday March 5th

Clean-for-the-Queen‘Clean for the Queen’ and Help keep our village litter free by joining the annual spring clean for HM 90th birthday!

On Saturday 5 March the Parish Council is assisting Cherwell DC in organising the annual village litter pick.  This year Cherwell are trying to make a special effort to mark the Queen’s 90th birthday.  Volunteers are sought to meet at 10.00 am on the 5th outside the Old Post Office.  Cherwell are providing plastic sacks and litter pickers, as well as protective gloves and high vis tabards.

Please give up an hour to help keep Horley beautiful!

Don’t Forget …. Annual Village Litter Pick on Saturday March 5th

keep-calm-and-clean-for-the-queen[1]‘Clean for the Queen’ and Help keep our village litter free by joining the annual spring clean for HM 90th birthday!

On Saturday 5 March the Parish Council is assisting Cherwell DC in organising the annual village litter pick.  This year Cherwell are trying to make a special effort to mark the Queen’s 90th birthday.  Volunteers are sought to meet at 10.00 am on the 5th outside the Old Post Office.  Cherwell are providing plastic sacks and litter pickers, as well as protective gloves and high vis tabards.

Please give up an hour to help keep Horley beautiful!

The Community Transport ‘Dial A Ride’ Scheme is set to Continue…

Dial_a_Ride_roundel.svg[1]Good News – ‘Dial A Ride’ is saved from cuts!

With the weekly free bus service to Banbury due to end shortly, the Parish Council is concerned that any residents without their own private transport may find it more difficult to get around. Consequently it was good news when Banbury and District Dial-a-Ride announced that they have funding to continue their service.  They provide help in getting around to those who have mobility issues, or who cannot drive and have no access to public transport.  Anyone interested in knowing more about their service should call the coordinator, Kevyn Powell on 07798 922712.

Kerbing Scheme Completion – work to restart on Thursday Feb 11th

Work to complete the Wroxton Lane kerbing scheme is expected to take up to 3 days starting from Thursday February 11th

road closed

This will involve the contractor laying the correct colour conservation kerbs.

Once again, during this time the road will be closed to through traffic but with access to frontages and for emergency vehicles, and no parking along the section affected.

The contractor has apologised for the inconvenience caused by his mistake and thanks you for your patience. The end is in sight!

Next Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 11th February

The next Parish Council Meeting will take place at 7.30 on Thursday February 11th in the Old School Room. The meeting is open to the public, and if anyone wishes to address the Council on any of the items on the agenda, please notify David Marriott on  0787 2930030 or horleyparishclerk@btinternet.com before the meeting. Whilst there is no absolute right to do this, the Chairman has the authority to permit it if he chooses to do so.

The Agenda Items include:

  • Apologies
  • Declaration of Interests
  • Cricket Club update
  • Minutes of the meeting held on November 12th 2015 and January 7th 2016
  • Matters arising
  • Finance – 2015/16 budget monitoring report
  • Kerbing works in Wroxton Lane
  • Planning Report
  • Reports from external organisations
  • Rural neighbourhood policing
  • Community transport
  • Land adjoining the Old Council Houses, Wroxton Lane
  • Cherwell District Council Housing Policy
  • HM the Queen 90th Birthday Celebrations
  • Date of next meeting – Thursday 14 April – 7.30 pm.
  • Any other urgent business

For full details of items and reports see 16 02 11 agenda

Kerbing Scheme Delay

Completion of Kerbing Scheme in Wroxton Lane Delayed

road sign

Unfortunately the County Council’s contractor has ordered the wrong kerbs, and has installed them.  The Parish Council had asked for conservation kerbs in a colour known as harvest buff, which is the best match for the existing street scene, but the kerbs which have laid are a much lighter colour.  Consequently the contractor has been asked to remove the kerbs laid and replace them with the correct colour at their own cost.

It is regrettable that there will be a delay to  completion, but the road will remain open to traffic in the interim.  The Parish Council sincerely regrets the inconvenience, but is determined to see the job completed using the materials originally selected. They will keep you updated as to an expected finish date.