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Tuesday 11th September 2007 at 8.00pm in the Village Hall

Apologies were received from David Hill and Tom Heritage.

The meeting was chaired by Gwyneth Adams, and attended by Parish Councillors Hugh Rowse and Carol Taylor.

Matters Discussed

Footway across from the Peacock

The County Council have agreed to put the old stone slabs taken up from this section of footway into pallets for future use of the village should a suitable project be identified.  Phillip and Heather Brennan have kindly agreed for these to be stored in their old turkey sheds.

Summer Flooding

Many of you will know Mike Shepard, Community First Responder for the West Midland Ambulance Service who lives in Oxhill.  Mike was involved in a number of rescue situations during the summer floods and as a result has volunteered to co-ordinate an emergency plan for Oxhill.  If you are prepared to help in any way should an emergency situation arise in the future, please give your name to Mike on 07976 298228/ evening 01295 680644 or email viper@viperrecovery.co.uk, or to one of the Parish Councillors.  Everyone has some skills to offer, from making cups of tea to transporting people. 4 x 4 vehicles and tractors could also be useful in adverse conditions.  This matter will be discussed at our next meeting on 20th November.

The County Council and John Maples M.P. have requested information about those areas affected by the flooding.

Home Wood Chipping Service

Warwickshire County Council provide the above service.  For more information and charges please rind 01926 738827 between 9 am and 12-15 pm.

Polling District and Polling Places

A review of Polling districts and Polling places is taking place by Stratford District Council.  The general principle of this review is that of minimal change.  Oxhill Village Hall remains our Polling Station.

External Audit for the year ended 31st March 2007

An unqualified audit opinion was given for the above audit.  Invoice for £58.75 was paid.

Bus Service Timetable from 1st October 2007

The revised timetable for the Stratford/Oxhill/Banbury service #270 has been posted on the village notice board at the Peacock.

There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.40 p.m.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Tuesday 20th November 2007 at 8.00 p.m. in the Village Hall.

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Last modified: October 02, 2007