The Alkerton tip is to close for 2 days for cleaning and essential maintenance on Tuesday March 3rd and Wednesday 4th. For more information on this and other centres in the area see below.
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Reporting Storm Incidents
Reporting weather related incidents over the weekend as storm Denis hits the UK
The following are numbers provided by the Emergency Planning department of Oxfordshire County Council that you can call to report weather related issues if you become aware of them.
- To report fallen tree’s or other debris which pose a risk to your safety or the safety of others, please call 999
- To report fallen tree’s or other debris which doesn’t pose such a high risk but still needs to be dealt with, please call 101
- If you lose power or can see that a power line has come down please report it by calling 105
- If you are concerned about flooding, you should visit the Oxfordshire Flood Toolkit online –https://www.oxfordshirefloodtoolkit.com – and I will summarise the key numbers to call below:
- If you have a flooding emergency which is a threat to someone’s life, contact Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service on 999
- To report flooding relating to a highway such as blocked ditches, blocked drains or flooding on a road call Oxfordshire County Council Floodline on 0345 310 1111
- To report flooding from a main river contact the Environment Agency through the Floodline (Tel: 0345 988 1188 or 0800 80 70 60) or visit their website
- If your property is at immediate risk of surface water flooding please contact Thames Valley Police on 101
Volunteers needed for Restore in Banbury
Would you like to volunteer to help people recover from mental health issues?
Restore is an Oxfordshire mental health charity which supports people through their recovery and into employment. Volunteers are vital to our work and enable us to support more people and offer a wider range of support services. For more information visit www.restore.org.uk
Next Parish Council Meeting is on Thursday January 16th
The next Parish Council Meeting will take place at 7.30 on Thursday January 16th 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 email 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 comprise:
- Apologies for absence
- Declaration of Interests
- Minutes of the meeting held on 17th October
- Matters arising
- Finance
- 2019/20 budget monitoring report to 31st December 2019
- Draft Budget for 2020/21
- Parking issues at Wroxton Lane
- Verges
- Planning Report
- Assets of Community Value
- Applications for charitable and other donations
- Reports from External Organisations
- High Sheriff Award Scheme
- Date of next meeting : Thursday 16th April 2020 – 7.30 pm
- Any other urgent business
For full details of items and reports see 20 01 16 agenda
VE Day 8th May 2080
Advance Notice of Significant Event in 2020
8 May 2020 is the 75th anniversary of VE day, the day in 1945 when the second world war in Europe finally came to an end. The armed forces charity, SSAFA, are planning activities to mark the occasion, and are encouraging members of the public and community groups to become involved. They have written to Horley Parish Council asking for the Council’s assistance in publicising the event.
SSAFA are asking for church bells to be rung at 7.00pm on Friday the the 8th, and that church services of commemoration be held on Sunday the 10th. In between they encourage communities to celebrate the anniversary through parties and other such community events. If anyone is interested in becoming involved, or organising a community event, they are recommended to visit the SSAFA website set up for this anniversary at www.veday.org.
More information from the SSAFA can also be seen in 19-10-17-ve-day-letter
Next Parish Council Meeting is on Thursday October 17th
The next Parish Council Meeting will take place at 7.30 on Thursday October 17th 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 email 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 comprise:
- Apologies for absence
- Declaration of Interests
- Minutes of the meeting held on 8th August
- Matters arising
- Appointment of a new Member of the Council
- Finance : 2019/20 budget monitoring report to 30 September 2019
- Parking issues at Wroxton Lane
- County Highway matters
- Planning Report
- Assets of Community Value
- Applications for charitable and other donations
- Reports from External Organisations
- Date of next meetings : Thursday 16th January 2020 – 7.30 pm
- Any other urgent business
For full details of items and reports see 19 10 17 Agenda
Reminder – Hornton Lane To Be Closed from Monday
Hornton Lane to be closed from Monday September 30th for up to 2 weeks.
Oxfordshire County Council have arranged the closure of this road in order to deal with the badger sett undermining the road. The closure is from 30 September for up to 2 weeks.
The works taking place are between Glebe Farm and the Millers Lane junction into Hornton. Provision will be made for pedestrians and cyclists only to pass through the working area. OCC will be arranging for appropriate signage to be erected, including a diversion to avoid the works. See below for the diversion route and here for a copy of the letter sent to affected residents.
Hornton Lane To Be Closed from September 30th – October 14th
Hornton Lane to be closed from Monday September 30th thru Monday October 14th
Oxfordshire County Council have arranged the closure of this road in order to deal with the badger sett undermining the road. Although the closure is from 30 September until 14 October it is likely to be reopened as soon as the work is completed.
The works taking place are between Glebe Farm and the Millers Lane junction into Hornton. OCC will be arranging for appropriate signage to be erected, including a diversion to avoid the works.
New Parish Councillor Wanted
As a result of the resignation of Jennifer Cross, there is now a vacancy on Horley Parish Council. Formal notice relating to this vacancy has been published by the Returning Officer at Cherwell District Council .
Shortly the Council expects to be looking for someone who is interested in becoming a Councillor. Would you like to represent our village and continue to help make Horley a great place to live? If anyone is interested in doing so, please contact the Clerk, David Marriott on horleyparishclerk@btinternet.com. Anyone who would like to find out more about what is involved is invited to call David on 07872 930030.
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