MAY 2014 www.barfordnews.co.uk Price 30p where sold Parish Council Notes District Councillor’s Report: Cllr O’Sullivan HE MEETING TOOK PLACE at 7.30pm on 2nd reported that the Appeal for a development of 60 April 2014 at Barford Village Hall and was houses in Tadmarton Road, Bloxham has been T attended by Cllr Hobbs, Cllr Best, Cllr upheld. This, with three other developments in Bullard, Cllr Eden, Cllr Styles, Cllr Turner, Cllr Bloxham will have an effect on through traffic in Woolgrove, County Cllr Fatemian, District Cllr the Barfords. Castle Quay 2 has been approved O’Sullivan and Mrs R Watts (Clerk). and new shops will be built. The Bridge, Mill Lane: James McKewan from Cllr O’Sullivan will retire in May and Councillors Oxfordshire County Council Environment & thanked him for his support over many years. Economy has inspected the bridge in Mill Lane and Planning Matters: reported as follows: The river levels have dropped Details of planning applications can be found on sufficiently so that the bridge is passable once the Cherwell District Council website again. However, the winter flooding has washed http://cherweb.cherwell- away ground to the north of the bridge (as you step dc.gov.uk/publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/application down off the stile). As a short term solution the _searchform.aspx team will visit and add a second, lower step to the This site does not include ‘Notice of Intent’ for end of the bridge. Whilst on site they will carry tree works in a Conservation Area (TCA) out a detailed inspection to find the best solution to Planning Applications Received: problems caused by flooding – this may be to 14/00370/F Clowes, 1 Church Cottages, Barford St install a longer footbridge or reposition the existing Michael. Remove existing conservatory and erect structure. The walkway from Mill Lane to the single storey extension in its place. No objections. footbridge appears to have had overgrown 14/00380/F Hanmer, Maple Cottage, Horn Hill, vegetation removed. There were a number of cut Barford St Michael. New roof to provide loft branches visible. The team are scheduled to carry accommodation. No objections. out the temporary repairs to this bridge within the Planning Application Approved: There were next two months. none. Closure of the B4931 Hempton to A361 South Planning Applications Refused: There were Newington none. A complaint has been received from Mr C TCA Applications Received: Seagroatt regarding the closure of the B4931 14/00085/TCA Pegg, The Ledge, Barford St Hempton to A361 South Newington for urgent road Michael. T1 x Ash – reduce by 30%. No repairs. The Parish Clerk had responded explaining objections that the Parish Council has no jurisdiction over road Approved TCA: closures. There were none. Repairs to the Rock face: Councillors thanked TCA Refused: Mr & Mrs Greeves for keeping them well informed There were none. reference the repairs. Concerns were raised about Any Other Business: large vehicles using Church Street while The Rock Unpleasant Smells: Complaints have been is closed received during the month about unpleasant smells County Councillor’s Report: County Cllr coming from surrounding fields. Cllr Woolgrove Fatemian reported that The Oxfordshire County explained that DEFRA now recommended a Council Community budget has been cut by 50% to springtime application of fertilizer to fields rather £5,000. Applications for a grant must in future than an autumn application. Contractors have been include details of desired outcomes of a project and working in fields spreading organic chicken details of how the success of a project will be manure. The smell lasts from 4-5 days (less if it gauged. Government has awarded Oxfordshire rains). Cllr Woolgrove has an exemption certificate County Council Highways £4.1 million towards for storing this compost on land that he farms and repairing potholes. contractors are licensed to transport the fertilizer. 1 Parish Council Elections: Parish Councillors Want To Be A Governor hold office for four years. Barford St John & St At Deddington Primary School? Michael Parish Councillors stand down this year. HAT DO THE GOVERNORS DO? It's a good If the number of validly nominated candidates does question. In a nutshell, we are not exceed the number of vacancies (seven), they W responsible for holding the school to will be declared elected as soon as possible after account to deliver the best education it possibly can the latest time for the delivery of withdrawals. In for the children of Deddington and surrounding the event of more candidates being accepted than area. There are many and varied ways that we do seats available, then an election will take place on this. As we are all volunteers, the best way for us to 22nd May 2014. More details can be obtained from operate is to have people of varied backgrounds the Parish Clerk, or Cherwell District. Election with different areas of expertise then we can all Nomination Packs have been received by the play to our strengths. I'm not going to lie and say Parish Clerk and can be obtain from her (Mrs there is no time commitment; all of the governors Rosemary Watts – 01295 722647), Cherwell are very busy people, but I believe if you want a job District Council (01295 227005) or doing you give it to a busy person. I also believe [email protected]. The lots of busy people working together can share the closing date for nominations is 4.00pm on work! It is very rewarding when you see the impact Thursday 24th April 2014. Nominations must be of the governors' work – it is also a fantastic way to hand-delivered to Bodicote House. The Returning really understand the school and the broader Officer will not accept posted nominations. context in which our children are learning and The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on 30th growing up. April 2014. At the moment, we have two vacancies on the The next Parish Council Meeting will be held on governing body. One of our parent governors is Wednesday, 7th May 2014 at 7.30pm in the Village standing down, for which there will be an election, Hall. and we also have a vacancy for a Foundation There being no other business, the meeting closed governor appointed by the Barford Parochial at 8.33pm. Church Council. Do you think you can offer something we might need? We are looking for people who care about improving the quality of education, who can bring some specialism to the governing body, and who have some time to give. We are also specifically recruiting a clerk. The clerk to governors is a paid role. You would need to be someone very organised, prepared to learn about the laws surrounding governance if you have never Councillor Paul O’Sullivan clerked before, have time to support governors by FTER 20 YEARS of loyal taking minutes at meetings and providing effective service to the administrative support through the year. Email is A community, Councillor essential, good computer skills are recommended, Paul O’Sullivan is stepping and strong organisational skills are a prerequisite. down this year as Cherwell You can also take professional qualifications in District Councillor for the clerking if you wanted to turn it into a career. Barfords and Deddington Ward. His prospective If you think you might be interested in being a successor is Deddington Parish Councillor Bryn governor or applying for the clerk's position and Williams who has lived in the village with his would like more information contact me on family since 1996 and is involved in a number of [email protected]. You could parish council activities and working groups. also have a look at this website for some Paul thanked the people of the Barfords saying; background. http://www.nga.org.uk/About-Us/Be- “It has been a pleasure to serve the community, I a-Governor.aspx have made many friends throughout the years and This could be your opportunity to really make a have thoroughly enjoyed representing the Barfords. difference to our school. The Cherwell District Council elections will be Becky Jones held on the same day as the Barfords Parish Vice Chair of Governors Council elections and the European Parliament nd elections, May 22 2014. 2 BARFORD DUCK RACE ESPITE A pandemic of avian flu, we can confirm that the Barford ducks are fit and healthy, and the Duck Race will D 25th May go ahead this year, and guess what? It doesn't clash with the tennis this time around (though what are Rogation Eucharist the odds of a Brit in the final again?) with Blessing of crops, animals So folks, come on down to the field on July 20th. and communities, followed by There will be a BBQ and all the usual Bring and Share picnic entertainment and (yes you've guessed) it will be held in the usual place. Once again many thanks to Calcutt Farm, Hempton Dave and Sue Jelfs for the use of the field. Watch the Barford News and notice boards for exact times. All profits on the day go to the Barford Playground Fund. T'committee Tuesday Lunch Club Menu 12.30 for 1pm - 20th May Beef Lasagne & Garlic Bread Or Fish Pie & French Baguette (Smoked haddock, Salmon & Cod topped with mashed potato) Both served with Peas, Broccoli & Parmesan Tomatoes ~ ~ ~ Strawberry & Raspberry Pavlova with Summer Fruit Couli Or Lemon Crème Brule with Hazelnut Shortbread Biscuit ~ ~ ~ £5.00 per person (Cash payment on day please) Pre-book by 13th May - 01869 337074 or 338570 When booking please give your choice for both courses Water and Squash will be available - Please bring your own wine.