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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.

 

Wroxton Lane Closed – 1st Feb for 5 days

Temporary Road Closure for kerbing work with “no waiting” restriction in Wroxton Lane From Feb 1st for 5 days

road closed

The closure is for the week commencing 1 February, and is to permit the County Council to carry out kerbing works along the east side of Wroxton Lane for approximately 70 metres between The Steps and The Old Chapel.  Conservation kerbs are to be installed along this length to protect, and prevent further erosion to, the verge.  These works are being funded by the Parish Council.  The works will not narrow the existing carriageway.

During the work the road will be closed to through traffic, but access be maintained to frontages and for emergency vehicles.  No parking will be permitted along the section affected during the works, so any residents who do normally park in this area are asked to park elsewhere.

For more information see the Notice and Plan on Parish Council Notice Board.

NOTE: The Notice refers to Horley path road, which is confusing, but the road it relates to is Wroxton Lane, as shown on the plan.

Concessionary Bus Service to Finish in April 2016…

Do you want a replacement volunteer transport scheme in Horley?

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For some years now Horley has had the benefit of a free bus service on Thursdays. The service runs from Hornton, through Horley into Banbury and back again twice each Thursday morning. This concessionary service is subsidised by Oxfordshire County Council. However, due to their budget reductions, the County Council has now decided to cut all concessionary services from April next year, so it appears this service will disappear at that point.

The Parish Council considered this news at their meeting on 12 November, and agreed to investigate whether there is a need in the village for a volunteer transport scheme, to assist anyone who has no transport of their own, and struggles to get into Banbury. If there is anyone in this position, the Council would seek to set up a list of people who are willing to help out by offering lifts into and out of town from time to time.

If there is anyone who would like assistance with transport in this way, they are asked to let the Clerk to the Parish Council, David Marriott know, by emailing him on horleyparishclerk@btinternet.com, or calling on 07872 930030.

Speeding in the village (or are we….?)

Speed Check reveals not necessarily so…

speeding car

For some time there have been concerns regarding the speed of traffic passing through the village, particularly on Hornton Lane, and also at the bridge on Banbury Lane. Earlier in the year the Parish Council agreed to investigate these issues, and establish whether it would be appropriate to ask the highway authority, Oxfordshire County Council to make any changes.

An informal speed check exercise was carried out with Thames Valley police in April on Hornton Lane, but only one vehicle was recorded as exceeding the 30 mph limit during that exercise. However, it was only a snapshot lasting just over an hour. In May the County Council installed a traffic monitoring device on Hornton Lane, which counted all the vehicles using the lane over the period of one week, and recorded their speeds.

This traffic survey revealed that approximately 75% of vehicles using Hornton Lane were travelling within the 30 mph speed limit. Of the others, the great majority were travelling at between 31 and 35 mph, with a very small number travelling faster than that. These results have been discussed with the highway authority who do not consider that they justify any action to calm traffic at this time. Anyone wishing to see all the data produced by the traffic survey can find this on the agenda for the Parish Council meeting held on 12 November 2015.

The bridge on Banbury Lane

The issue of the bridge on Banbury Lane has also been discussed with the County highways engineer. There is no speed limit on the road at this point, but the width of the road across the bridge, the limited visibility, and the speed of traffic is considered to represent a risk. The highways engineer has indicated that he would be prepared to erect suitable warning signs designed to slow traffic approaching the bridge, and the Parish Council has requested that this work be done. Subject to funds being available the engineer will also repaint the existing white lines in the area next year.

Horley Gets Its Own Defibrillator…

Don’t miss the training…

The new defibrillator outside the Red Lion

The new defibrillator outside the Red Lion

Take part in a specially arranged training session on cardiac arrest and resuscitation  on Wednesday November 18th at the Old School at 7.30 pm.

If you are interested in attending please notify the Clerk to the Parish Council, David Marriott, in advance, by emailing him at horleyparishclerk@btinternet.com, or by calling him on 07872 930030.

For more information see https://thehorleyviews.com/2015/11/05/horley-gets-its-own-defibrillator/

 

Horley Gets Its Own Defibrillator…

Have you noticed the yellow box outside the Red Lion?

The new defibrillator outside the Red Lion

The new defibrillator outside the Red Lion

It’s our new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) that has recently been installed on the wall outside the Red Lion (soon to be commissioned ). This is expected to happen within the next few days – as soon as the white notice disappears then the machine is fully functioning so keep an eye out.

For more information on your new AED and how to take part in a specially arranged training session on Wednesday November 18th  see below and information on the Parish Notice Board.

This potentially lifesaving device has been procured by the Parish Council from the Community Heartbeat Trust, and has been installed on the front wall of the Red Lion close to the telephone box. It will become available for use in the next few days, as soon as it is registered with the ambulance service.

A defibrillator (AED) is used in cases of cardiac arrest or arrhythmia, when swift action can make all the difference to a patient’s chances of survival. If you or someone you are with appears to be suffering from a cardiac condition, the first thing to do is always to ring 999. If it appears that the use of a defibrillator is called for, the operator will be able to direct you to the Horley AED, and will be able to supply the secure access code to open the locked cabinet door. The AED contains simple instructions and is fully automated, so it will not operate unless it detects an irregular heartbeat.

Whilst the AED can be used without any training, the Parish Council has arranged for Community Heartbeat to provide a session which anyone in the village is welcome to attend. This will cover how and when the AED should be used, together with other resuscitation techniques and related issues. The training will take place at the Old School at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 18 November. Anyone intending to attend the session is asked to notify the Clerk to the Parish Council, David Marriott, in advance, by emailing him at horleyparishclerk@btinternet.com, or by calling him on 07872 930030.

 

Next Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 12th

The next Parish Council Meeting will take place at 7.30 on Thursday November 12th 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  07872930030 or horleyparishclerk@btinternet.com before the meeting. Whilst here 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
  • Minutes of the meeting held on August 13th 2015 
  • Matters arising
  • Oxfordshire County Council budget savings
  • Finance – 2015/16 budget monitoring report
  • Kerbing works in Wroxton Lane
  • Acquisition of a Defibrillator
  • Speeding Through the Village
  • Planning Report
  • Horley Views Website
  • Reports from external organisations
  • Date of next meeting – Thursday 11 February – 7.30 pm.
  • Any other urgent business

For full details of items and reports see 15 11 12 agenda

The Future of Alkerton Waste Recycling Centre…?

15 08 01 waste strategy consultation posterCurrent cost saving proposals by OCC include the reduction of the number of household waste centres from 7 to 3 or 4 with one site in central North Oxfordshire. This means the likely closure of Alkerton tip.

To have your say on the future and location of Household Waste Recycling Centres in Oxfordshire and contribute to the consultation visit the Oxfordshire County Council website consultation page.

From the 10th August to the 5th October make sure you have you say www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/waste

Next Parish Council Meeting on Thursday August 13th

The next Parish Council Meeting will take place at 7.30 on Thursday August 13th 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  07872930030 or horleyparishclerk@btinternet.com before the meeting. Whilst here 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
  • Minutes of the meetings held on 21 May and 2 July 2015
  • Matters arising
  • Finance – 2015/16 budget monitoring report
  • Kerbing works in Wroxton Lane
  • Acquisition of a Defibrillator
  • Amendment to The Council’s Standing Orders
  • Speeding Through the Village
  • Parking in Lane Close
  • Planning Report
  • Reports from external organisations
  • Date of next meeting – Thursday 12 November 2015 – 7.30 pm.
  • Any other urgent business

For full details of items and reports see15 08 13 agenda

Special Parish Council Meeting – 2nd July

There will be a special Parish Council meeting on Thursday July 2nd in the cricket pavilion at 7.15 in order to appoint a new member. This meeting is open to the public.

Agenda Items:

  1. Apologies
  2. Declaration of Interests
  3. Appointment of a new Member of the Council To co-opt a member of the public to fill the vacancy on the Council, following the resignation of Councillor Beck. Two members of the public have expressed an interest in joining the Council, being Jennifer Cross of Rivendell and Beverley Williams of Midhill. Both candidates have been invited to attend the meeting and the Chairman has agreed to invite them to address the meeting to introduce themselves to Members who may not know them. The decision on who should be co-opted onto the Council will then be decided by a secret ballot.
  4. Amendment to the Council’s Standing Order To consider a proposed amendment to the Council’s Standing Orders, to provide for the inclusion on the agenda of each meeting of an item which allows members of the public to address the Council. A copy of the proposed amended Standing Orders is attached at Annex one to the report, with the proposed changes highlighted in red.
  5. Date of next meeting13 August 2015

See Agendas and Minutes