Reminder: Horley Village Coronation Celebrations

Not long now till the Coronation!

Horley bells will be ‘Ringing for the King’ on Saturday 6th May from 15:15 to 16:00 – listen out and/or come to the Church to watch.

Then on Sunday 7th May it’s the village Coronation Lunch at Hadsham Farm.

Lots of you have already booked tables and chairs to be sure you don’t need to bring them with you – and they can be decorated in advance if you are feeling creative! There are still a few left which can be booked by emailing: horleyladiesguild@gmail.com or by asking any of the Ladies Guild.

You are also welcome to just come along on the day – there are picnic tables outside or you could bring your own chairs to make sure you get a seat indoors if the weather doesn’t look too promising!

And don’t forget there will be a celebratory cake and fizz!

More details below:

Horley Annual Parish Meeting on Thurs 11th May 2023 at 7.30pm

The annual Horley Parish Meeting will take place at The Old Schoolrooms at 7.30 pm on Thursday 11th May 2023.  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 horleypc@gmail.com   0785 2998172 

AGENDA

  1. Introduction of Parish Councillors
  2. Hanwell Parish Council Representatives – 15 minute presentation of views on the Vistry Homes planning application on Warwick Rd 
  3. Michael Hardinge Trust Annual Report
    • John Tite to report 
  4. Cricket Club
    • David Beck 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 11th May at 7.00pm

The Annual General Meeting of the Parish Council will be held in the Old Schoolrooms at 7.30 pm on Thursday 11th May 2023.
David M. Beck Clerk to Horley Parish Council

Agenda items:

  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 (2022 year’s allocations shown)
    • Finance and general purposes (Cllr Raper)
    • Highways and footpaths (Cllrs Curd and Hamer)
    • Proposed Wroxton Lane Car Park Project   Cllrs Attfield and Wythe
    • Planning (Cllr Barnwell)
    • Cricket club liaison (Cllr Attfield)
    • School liaison (Cllr Raper)
    • Michael Hardinge Trust liaison (Cllr Tite)
    • Quarrying, Ironstone and scout camp liaison (Cllr Barnwell)
    • Communications and notice board (Cllrs Barnwell and Curd)
    • Parochial Church Council and Ladies Guild liaison (Cllr Wythe)
    • Any other roles?
  6.   Dates for Future meetings
    • 27th July 2023
    • 19th October 2023
    • 18th January 2024
  7. Annual Audit
    • The Council’s Internal Auditor is auditing the Council’s accounts for the year 2022/23, and if his report is available at the meeting it can be accepted/approved. 
  8. Vistry Homes Planning Application Warwick Road – Horley Parish Council response
  9. Date of next meeting
    • To be agreed at item 6 above
  10. Any other urgent business
    Wroxton Lane Car Park update

See: https://thehorleyviews.com/parish-council/meeting-minutes/

horleypc@gmail.com or 0785 2998172

Reminder – Voter ID required for local elections

From May 2023, electors will need to show photographic identification at polling stations before being given a ballot paper to vote.

The Elections Act 2022 means everyone in the Cherwell district who wants to vote in person at a polling station will need to show photo ID at all elections from Thursday 4 May 2023. If you are a proxy, meaning you vote on behalf of someone else, you will also need to show photo ID before you vote.

The following documents, including expired versions, will be accepted as long as the photo is a good enough likeness:

  • A passport issued by the UK, any of the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, a British Overseas Territory, a European Economic Area (EEA) state or a Commonwealth country
  • Photographic drivers licence (full or provisional) issued by the UK, Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, or an EEA state
  • EEA photographic ID card
  • UK Biometric Residence Permit
  • An identity card bearing the Proof of Age Standards Scheme hologram (PASS card)
  • A blue badge
  • Oyster 60+ card
  • A concessionary travel pass funded by HM Government or local authority, such as Oxfordshire County Council Bus pass, disabled persons bus pass, Welsh or Northern Ireland travel card.

The full list of accepted photographic IDs is available via gov.uk.

You must take the original document with you to the polling station, a scanned version, electronic version or a copy will not be accepted.

DAVID M.BECK

PRESIDING OFFICER – HORLEY (OXFORDSHIRE)

March 2023

Village Breakfast – next Sunday (30th April)

Don’t forget to book your place for the Village Breakfast next Sunday (30th April). There are two sittings each with a maximum capacity of fifty people. Please email horleybreakfast@gmail.com or call 01295 738624 by Friday 28th April to reserve your place.

This is a fundraising event for the Michael Hardinge Trust. The trust provides grants and educational assistance to the children of Horley and runs and maintains the Old School Hall for the benefit of the village. 

If you are unable to make it to the Breakfast but would like to offer your support by making a donation then please do so using the bank account details below, with the word Donation and your name as a reference. 

Reminder of public meeting tomorrow (Weds 19th April)

The action group Keep Hanwell Village Rural, is running a public meeting tomorrow evening from 7.45pm at the Old School, to give more information about both the Vistry application to build 170 homes between Hanwell and Banbury and the proposed solar development on BOTH sides of the B4100, covering over 80 hectares.

Do please come along to find out more about these developments and how they will affect Horley.

Emergency Alert Test – 23rd April 2023

This information has been sent on behalf of Thames Valley Police.


National Alert Test – 23rd April

emergency alerts

The UK government’s new Emergency Alerts system is now live. The system will enable people to be contacted via their mobile phone when lives are in danger.

It will be used to warn you in the event of emergencies, such as severe flooding.
Emergency Alerts are sent to all compatible mobile phones within an area of risk.

 They don’t track your location, need your phone number, or collect personal data. Only the government and the emergency services will be able to send them. If you don’t have a mobile phone, you’ll still be kept informed through other channels.

If you get an Emergency Alert on your phone, you’ll hear a loud, siren-like sound. A message on your screen will tell you about the emergency and how best to respond. 

You’ll be able to check an alert is genuine at gov.uk/alerts
If you receive an alert, read the alert carefully and follow the instructions.
You can opt out of receiving emergency alerts; for more information on how to opt out please go to gov.uk/alerts
To find out more about Emergency Alerts, visit gov.uk/alerts

Village Breakfast – Sunday 30th April

Please join us at the Old School for the Village Breakfast. There are two sittings each with a maximum capacity of fifty people. Please book early to avoid disappointment via horleybreakfast@gmail.com or 01295 738624. Booking deadline is Friday 28th April.

This is a fundraising event for the Michael Hardinge Trust. The trust provides grants and educational assistance to the children of Horley and runs and maintains the Old School Hall for the benefit of the village. 

If you are unable to make it to the Breakfast but would like to offer your support by making a donation then please do so using the bank account details below, with the word Donation and your name as a reference. 

Fundraising Quiz Night – next Friday (14th April)

‘Keep Hanwell Village Rural’ would love you to come their fundraising Quiz Night next Friday. They say:

‘We need you to come, pay your £10, have a fabulous fun evening and help us to fund the campaign to protect Hanwell but also the countryside between Hanwell, Horley and Shotteswell.

Your support is very much appreciated and every penny will go to help us fight the landowner and the developers.

If you’re coming, please email keephanwellvillagerural@gmail.com ‘