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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

Your Parish Council Needs You

Horley 1912 Sydney R JonesThere is a vacancy for a new councillor to join Horley Parish Council. Would you like to  represent our village and continue to help make Horley a great place to live? To find out more about being a Parish Councillor, please contact: David Marriott (clerk) by either calling  730726 or emailing horleyparishclerk@btinternet.com or call Simon Attfield (chair) on 738898. See Parish Council Noticeboard for more information

Have You Checked the Notice Board Lately?

Did you know that we post notices that are sent to our Parish Council that we think might be of interest?  See the Parish Council, Notices page here for everything from fund raising walks, superfast broadband to changes to the Oxfordshire Mobile Library.

Mobile Library Visit Poster

Have your say at the Annual Parish Meeting…..

Annual General Meeting – Thursday May 21st 7:00 pm

The Parish Council AGM will start at 7:00pm in the Old School Hall, villagers are invited to attend as observers only and will get the opportunity to ask questions later at the Annual Parish Meeting at 8:00pm.

The AGM agenda is :

1) Apologies
2) Declaration of Interests
3) Nomination and election of the Chairman for the year
4) Nomination and election of the Vice-Chairman for the year
5) Allocation of responsibilities
a. Finance and general purposes b. Highways and footpaths c. Proposed children’s play area d. Planning e. Cricket club liaison f. School liaison g. Michael Hardinge Trust liaison h. Ironstone and scout camp liaison i. Communications, notice board and neighbourhood watch j. Any other roles?
6)  Dates for Future meetings – 13 August 2015,  12 November 2015,  11 February 2016,  14 April 2016,  19 May 2016.
7)  Minutes of the meetings held on 16 April and 29 April 2015 (attached)
8)  Matters Arising
9)  Audit
a. To approve the Annual Accounting and Annual Governance Statements for 2014/2015, prior to their submission for both internal and external audit.  Copies of the proposed Statements are attached at annex 1 to this report.  Under the new Transparency Code the Council is required to publish copies of these Statements on the website, and in addition, details of expenditure and a bank reconciliation.  The document prepared for this purpose is attached at Annex 2 to this report. b. To approve a risk assessment and an asset register which have been prepared for audit purposes, and copies of which are attached at annex 3 to this report.
10)  Planning 
To consider and agree the Council’s response to application number 15/00673/OUT at Horley Mill Garage, Wroxton Lane, Horley.  A copy of the application will be presented at the meeting. Members wishing to inspect the application in advance of the meeting may do so, either by contacting the Clerk, or online at www.publicaccess.cherwell.gov.uk/onlineapplications .
11)  Speedwatch Exercise
As previously discussed, a speedwatch exercise was carried out on 24 April 2015 between approximately 8.00am and 9.00am. The equipment was provided by the Police Community Support Officer, PCSO Bailey, who was assisted by Cllr Hamer and the Clerk.  Not all the equipment provided by the Police functioned correctly, but a radar device was available which allowed the speed of vehicles to be checked.  The check was carried out in Hornton Lane in the vicinity of the Church Lane junction, and 40 to 50 vehicles passed while the exercise was taking place.  Only one was recorded as speeding (35 mph) although several others were observed to slow down when they saw the check taking place and before it was possible to record their speed.  As this was not an official speed trap, the motorist recorded as speeding will receive a warning letter only from the Police Authority.
12)  Kerbing works in Wroxton Lane 
Members will be aware that the Council has placed an order with Titchmarsh Construction to undertake some kerbing works in Wroxton Lane.  Very recently Titchmarsh Construction have contacted the Council advising that they have been unable to obtain authority from Oxfordshire County Council to carry out the proposed works on the highway.  It appears that OCC have indicated that they consider the work should be carried out by their term contractor who previously had provided a somewhat higher quotation for the work.  It is not clear what has caused this apparent change of heart by OCC, as they recommended the Council to contact Titchmarsh Construction some time ago.  The Clerk is pursuing the matter with OCC and will update Members at the meeting.
13)  Date of next meeting
To be agreed at item 6 above.
14)  Any other urgent business   

For further details of the accounts, governance, risks assessment and assets see the full agenda  HPC AGM 15 05 21 agenda

…to be followed at 8:00pm by the Annual Parish Meeting

This is an open meeting  that allows villagers to ask questions  or raise new  topics.

The agenda is:

1. Introduction of Parish Councillors

2. Chairman’s report

a. Proposed kerbing works

b. Proposed play area

c. Proposed defibrillator

d. Speeding through the village

e. Reports from other village organisations

f . Questions from the public

3. Any other business

Parish Council Meeting – April 29th

A special parish council meeting has been arranged to consider making a grant towards the costs of the VE Day celebration on 9 May.  The meeting will be held at The Old Post Office at 7.00 pm on 29 April.

Agenda Items:

  1. Apologies
  2. Declaration of Interests
  3. Grant Application
  4. Date of next meeting

For minutes of last meeting see 16 April 2015

Learn More About Recycling – Grab Your Free Bag of Compost …!

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8th Annual Compost Giveaway on Sunday April 26th….!

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Compost Giveaway

 Grab a free bag of compost and discuss any recycling issues with people  from Cherwell District Council at Windsor Street Car Park between 9am – 1pm.

Blue and brown bins on sale for £10. Free kitchen caddies and recipe books and more.For more information see the Parish Council Noticeboard.