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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 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                                            

Horley Parish Council Meeting on Thurs 17th October 2024 at 7.30pm

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

 7.30 pm on Thursday 17th October 2024  

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 25th July 2024
4) Matters arising
5) Finance
– Bank Statement to 30th September 2024
– 2024/25 Budget Monitoring Report
6) Relevant Correspondence
As received
Planning Applications received since last meeting
Planning Permissions received
Gigaclear update on proposed full fibre for the village
7) Parking issues at Wroxton Lane
Update/current position
8) Proposed Solar Farm – top of Banbury Lane
Update/current position
9) Vistry appeal – development Warwick Road
10) De-fib training
11) CDC Engagement Team – walk round village 19th November 2024
12) Dates of next Council meetings:
Currently:
16th January 2025
24th April 2025
15th May 2025 AGM and Annual Parish Meeting
24th July 2025
23rd October 2025
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

Covid-19 – Be A Good Neighbour in Horley

‘As everyone cannot help but be aware, Covid-19 is here and poses a threat to all our health and wellbeing.

There is a wealth of official advice being issued on a regular basis, to which, as a Parish Council, we are unlikely to be able to add.

However, we believe we should do what we can to support the implementation of this advice, and ensure our community in Horley pulls together and looks out for our neighbours  This especially important for those who may not have family or friends locally, and those who are vulnerable or elderly. We are looking to set up a group to keep an overview of the situation in the village and to coordinate whatever help is available If there are residents who feel isolated and worried.

To this end I have asked Glenys Stacey to put together a small group of residents representing different existing groups in the village who can work out what we can do and take appropriate action.

While this is being set up, any residents who have urgent concerns can make contact via the Parish Clerk, David Marriott.

Obviously, there is a lot to consider and we won’t be able to provide perfect solutions, but I sincerely hope this will help the village through these uncertain and difficult times.  In the meantime, it is important that anyone who experiences the early symptoms (fever, cough) should self-isolate straight away and if possible, make neighbours aware of this.

For more information on NHS and government sites click here. Please pass this information on to those who you know do not have access to the Horley Views Website and look out for further updates.

Best wishes

John Tite, Chairman of Horley Parish Council’