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Household Waste Recycling Centre booking system

From Wednesday 14 January 2026 you will need to book in advance to visit Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) in Oxfordshire, including the nearby site in Alkerton.

See here for more details of how to book a visit online.

If you can’t book online, you can book by phone on 01865 519800.

Bookings can be made up to two weeks in advance and up to 30 minutes before a visit (subject to availability).

You will need to select a site, the type of waste you are bringing and the date and time of your visit. When you visit you will be asked for your booking number and proof of address, such as a driving licence, utility bill or council tax bill, to show you are an Oxfordshire resident and are eligible to use the HWRCs for free (excluding DIY Waste charges).

OCC are also asking people to sort all the recycling within their waste, ideally before they arrive at an HWRC, to help speed up their visit and maximise recycling.

See here for general advice on visiting an HWRC.

Residents who live outside Oxfordshire

OCC sites are still open to people who live outside of Oxfordshire; however, from 14 January 2026 they will need to pay £15 per visit to use one of the seven Household Waste Recycling Centres.

Changes to van and trailer e-permits

OCC are also making a few changes to the van and trailer permit scheme:

  • The number of visits allowed per permit holder will be reduced from 12 to 10 per year.
  • All trailers will need a permit and must be no longer than 2.4 metres to be allowed on site.
  • Horseboxes and horsebox vans will no longer be allowed at HWRCs.
  • Vehicles or trailers with ramps and / or tipping mechanisms will not be allowed. This restriction does not apply to specially adapted vehicles to assist customers with disabilities, and current arrangements for those vehicle types are not changing.
  • Vehicles registered to businesses, used for work, or displaying business branding/signage will not be allowed. If you do not have another vehicle in your household, you can apply to be considered for an exception. We may request further information and exemptions are granted at the sole discretion of the council.
  • If someone currently has a van or trailer permit and still needs one, they will need to reapply. All existing permit holders will receive an email with clear instructions on how to reapply. 

Horley Parish Council Meeting on Thurs 15th January 2026 at 7.30pm

A meeting of the Parish Council will be held in the Old Schoolrooms at:

 7.30 pm on Thursday 15th January 2026  

Notice of any items members of the public wished to be raised at the meeting should be sent at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to David M.Beck Clerk to Horley Parish Council – horleypc@gmail.com

Agenda items:


1) Apologies for absence
2) Declaration of Interests
3) Minutes of the Meeting held on 16th October 2025
4) Matters arising
5) Finance
– The reconciled bank statement to December 31st 2025
 – 2025/26 Budget Monitoring Report
– The budget monitoring report to December 31st 2025           
– 2026/2027 Budget setting and Precept
6) Relevant Correspondence received since last meeting:
Planning Applications received since last meeting
Planning Permissions received since last meeting
7) Affordable Housing – Hornton Lane. Any updates
8) Parking issues at Wroxton Lane
Update/current position
9) Proposed Solar Farm – top of Banbury Lane
– Update/current position
– Planning application
10) Proposed Housing Development west side of Warwick Road
11) Village intra communication
12) Dates of next Council meetings:
Currently:
15th January 2026
23rd April 2026
21st May 2026 AGM 7.00 pm Annual Parish Meeting 7.30pm
16th July 2026
15th October 2026
It is accepted extra meeting(s) may need to be called to discuss any outstanding matters when and if the situation is necessary
13) Any other urgent business

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

David Beck

Clerk to Horley Parish Council

horleypc@gmail.com or 0785 2998172

Horley Parish Council Meeting on Thurs 16th October 2025 at 7.30pm

A meeting of the Parish Council will be held in the Old Schoolrooms at:

 7.30 pm on Thursday 16th October 2025  

Notice of any items members of the public wished to be raised at the meeting should be sent at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to David M.Beck Clerk to Horley Parish Council – horleypc@gmail.com

Agenda items:

1) Apologies for absence
2) Declaration of Interests
3) Minutes of the Meeting held on 17th July 2025
4) Matters arising
5) Finance
– Bank Statement to 30th September 2025
– 2024/25 Budget Monitoring Report
– Assistance to the Michael Hardinge Trust
6) Relevant Correspondence received since last meeting
Planning Applications received since last meeting
Planning Permissions received since last meeting
7) Parking issues at Wroxton Lane
Update/current position
8) Proposed Solar Farm – top of Banbury Lane
– Update/current position
– Planning application
9) Dates of next Council meetings:
Currently:
22nd January 2026
23rd April 2026
21st May 2026 AGM 7.00 pm Annual Parish Meeting 7.30pm
It is accepted extra meeting(s) may need to be called to discuss any outstanding matters when and if the situation is necessary
10) Any other urgent business
Police visit – neighbour hood watch
Speedwatch
Change of email addresses.

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

David Beck

Clerk to Horley Parish Council

horleypc@gmail.com or 0785 2998172

Horley Parish Council Meeting on Thurs 17th July 2025 at 7.30pm

A meeting of the Parish Council will be held in the Old Schoolrooms at:

 7.30 pm on Thursday 17th July 2025  

Notice of any items members of the public wished to be raised at the meeting should be sent at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to David M.Beck Clerk to Horley Parish Council – horleypc@gmail.com

Agenda items:

1) Apologies for absence
2) Declaration of Interests
3) Minutes of the Meeting held on 24th April 2025
4) Matters arising
5) Finance
– Bank Statement to 30th June 2025
– 2024/25 Budget Monitoring Report
– Assistance to the Michael Hardinge Trust
6) Relevant Correspondence received since last meeting
Planning Applications received since last meeting
Planning Permissions received since last meeting
7) Parking issues at Wroxton Lane
Update/current position
8) Proposed Solar Farm – top of Banbury Lane
– Update/current position
– Scoping Opinion
9) Dates of next Council meetings:
Currently:
17th July 2025
23rd October 2025
22nd January 2026
23rd April 2026
It is accepted extra meeting(s) may need to be called to discuss any outstanding matters when and if the situation is necessary
10) Any other urgent business

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

David Beck

Clerk to Horley Parish Council

horleypc@gmail.com or 0785 2998172

Horley Annual Parish Meeting on Thurs 15th May 2025 at 7.30pm

The annual Horley Parish Meeting will take place at The Old Schoolrooms at 7.30pm on Thursday 15th May 2025.  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. Wroxton Lane parking issues & Vistry Development Warwick Road, Potential Solar Farm updates
  3. Michael Hardinge Trust Annual Report
    • John Tite to report 
  4. Cricket Club
    • Rosie Tubb 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 15th May 2025 at 7.00pm

The Annual General Meeting of the Parish Council will be held in the Old Schoolrooms at 7.00 pm on Thursday 15th May 2025.
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
    • Allocation of responsibilities (2024 year’s allocations shown)
      • Finance and general purposes (Cllr Raper)
      • Highways and footpaths (Cllrs Curd and Hamer)
      • Wroxton Lane Parking issues   (Cllrs Attfield and Wythe (resigned))
      • Planning (Cllr Tite)
      • Cricket club liaison (Cllr Attfield)
      • School liaison (Cllrs Raper and Hendry)
      • Michael Hardinge Trust liaison (Cllr Tite)
      • Quarrying, Ironstone and scout camp liaison (Cllr Wythe resigned)
      • Communications and notice board (Cllr Hendry)
      • Parochial Church Council and Ladies Guild liaison (Cllr Wythe resigned)
      • Hanwell Development & Potential Solar Farm Development (Cllr Wythe resigned)
      • Electronic Communications & Infrastructure (Cllr Tite)
      • Any other roles?
  5. Minutes of 2024 May Meetings
  6. Dates for Future meetings
    • 17th July 2025
    • 16th October 2025
    • 22nd January 2026
    • 23rd April 2026
    • 14th May 2028  
    • 7pm Annual General Meeting and approval of Annual Accounts after audit
    • 7.30pm Annual Parish Meeting/Village Groups.
  7. Annual Audit
    • The Council’s Internal Auditor is auditing the Council’s accounts for the year 2024/25, and if his report is available at the meeting it can be accepted/approved. 
  8. MHT Donation
  9. Any other urgent business

Horley Parish Council Meeting on Thurs 24th April 2025 at 7.30pm

A meeting of the Parish Council will be held in the Old Schoolrooms at:

 7.30 pm on Thursday 24th April 2025  

Notice of any items members of the public wished to be raised at the meeting should be sent at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to David M.Beck Clerk to Horley Parish Council – horleypc@gmail.com

Agenda items:

1) Apologies for absence
2) Declaration of Interests
3) Horley Parish Council Vacancy
4) Minutes of the Meeting held on 16th January 2025
5) Matters arising
6) Finance
– Bank Statement to 31st March 2025
– 2024/25 Budget Monitoring Report
– Assistance to the Michael Hardinge Trust
7) Relevant Correspondence
As received
Planning Applications received since last meeting
Planning Permissions received
Gigaclear update on proposed full fibre for the village
8) Parking issues at Wroxton Lane
Update/current position
9) Proposed Solar Farm – top of Banbury Lane
Update/current position
10) Vistry appeal – development Warwick Road
11) CDC Engagement Team – walk round village 8th January 2025
12) Dates of next Council meetings:
Currently:
15th May 2025 AGM (7pm) and Annual Parish Meeting/Village Groups (7:30pm)
24th July 2025
23rd October 2025
22nd January 2026
23rd April 2026
It is accepted extra meeting(s) may need to be called to discuss any outstanding matters when and if the situation is necessary
13) Any other urgent business

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

David Beck

Clerk to Horley Parish Council

horleypc@gmail.com or 0785 2998172

Horley Parish Council Vacancy

The Horley Parish Council has a vacancy and is inviting applications from interested persons to sit on the Village Parish Council as a voluntary co-opted member until the elections in May 2026.

The Parish Council meets 5 times a year in the evening (normally a Thursday). Other meetings may be called if and when required. Between meetings communication is done mainly by email. The next meeting is on April 24th 2025.

The position holds full voting rights on issues relating to the village and its residents.

To qualify the person should be

  •  A British citizen, a Commonwealth citizen or a citizen of a European Union Country
  • Aged 18 or over
  • On the Parish electoral register or lived either in the parish or within three miles of its boundary for at least a year on April 24th 2025.
  • Not be the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order or interim order.

If you wish to be involved in the running of the village and its interests or require further details, please contact either Chair of the Council Graham Curd curds64@btinternet.com or Parish Clerk David Beck horleypc@gmail.com.

                                          

Horley Parish Council Meeting on Thurs 16th January 2025 at 7.30pm

A meeting of the Parish Council will be held in the Old Schoolrooms at:

 7.30 pm on Thursday 16th January 2025  

Notice of any items members of the public wished to be raised at the meeting should be sent at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to David M.Beck Clerk to Horley Parish Council – horleypc@gmail.com

Agenda items:

1) Apologies for absence
2) Declaration of Interests
3) Horley Parish Council Vacancy
4) Minutes of the Meeting held on 16th October 2024
5) Matters arising
6) Finance
– Bank Statement to 31st DEcember 2024
– 2024/25 Budget Monitoring Report
– 2025 Precept
7) Relevant Correspondence
As received
Planning Applications received since last meeting
Planning Permissions received
Gigaclear update on proposed full fibre for the village
8) Parking issues at Wroxton Lane
Update/current position
9) Proposed Solar Farm – top of Banbury Lane
Update/current position
10) Vistry appeal – development Warwick Road
11) CDC Engagement Team – walk round village 8th January 2025
12) Dates of next Council meetings:
Currently:
24th April 2025
15th May 2025 AGM and Annual Parish Meeting
24th July 2025
23rd October 2025
22nd January 2026
It is accepted extra meeting(s) may need to be called to discuss any outstanding matters when and if the situation is necessary
13) Any other urgent business

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

David Beck

Clerk to Horley Parish Council

horleypc@gmail.com or 0785 2998172

Notice of Vacancy on Horley Parish Council

There is a vacancy on Horley Parish Council due to the resignation of one of the current councillors. See details below from Clerk to the Council David Beck horleypc@gmail.com                                                

NOTICE OF VACANCY

IN OFFICE OF PARISH COUNCILLOR

PARISH OF HORLEY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Kate Wythe has ceased to be a member of Horley Parish Council, and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the said Parish Council.

In accordance with the Local Elections Rules an election to fill the vacancy shall be held if, within 14 days after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than 5 December 2024), a request for an election to fill the said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer, Cherwell District Council, Bodicote House, Bodicote, Banbury OX15 4AA by TEN electors for the said Parish.

In the event that no such request is received by 5 December 2024 the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

Gordon Stewart

Returning Officer

Dated: 16 November 2024