Hanborough Parish Council

12th May

Parish Council meetings and elections May 2020

Due to the pandemic the Parish Council and local elections due on 7^th May were deferred for a year. The current councillors will stay in post until next year.

We also had to cancel the Annual Parish Meeting which was originally to be in April. This will not take place this year.

The ordinary meeting in April was cancelled and legislation has now been changed to allow for online meetings with the first held in May. This and future meetings will be notified on the website and noticeboards as usual. Public participation is encouraged as always and this can be by questions to the clerk or chair in advance, or by requests to speak. The clerk will share online joining instructions on request.

MUGA area opening

This reopened on 13^th May as per government guidelines. Councillors discussed at length the pros, cons and risks of this opening, voicing concerns about adherence to social distancing. We urge users to follow the latest government distancing rules please. The playground and outdoor gym remain closed until further notice.

Highways maintenance

The current situation has brought some opportunities with OCC taking advantage of the quiet roads to complete a large number of pothole repairs. Other services have suffered from some delays and we are aware of issues with road sign repairs for example. Please continue to use the reporting link below to get jobs on the list for the council.

 

14th January

Hold the date

Councillors are keen to consult further with residents about ideas for making use of the s106 funds available to the parish from all the new developments.  We have been taking advice from WODC on the ideas collected so far and how to best engage with residents on these and as such are planning to hold a open day on 14^th March in the Pavilion.  Further details will be published here and through social media networks once finalised.

Hanborough cinema night – Downton Abbey

Friday February 14th - 7:30pm

Hanborough Pavilion, Playing Field, Long Hanborough

Tickets £5 at the door, Licensed Bar, Doors open 6:45pm

Come and enjoy a great Cinema night out at your local Village Pavilion

Become a Parish Councillor

We have a vacancy for a councillor.  Would you like to engage with your fellow residents and work to sustain and improve the quality of village life in Church Hanborough and Long Hanborough?

As a Parish Councillor people regard you as responsible for things that happen locally. You will make a difference by influencing decisions that affect our village community. Being a Councillor is of course a commitment but highly satisfying.

So if you are thinking of becoming a Councillor I would firstly encourage you to contact your Parish Clerk to find out how you might get involved.

Parish Clerk

We are pleased to report that the current clerk has decided to continue in role.  All contact details remain as they were.

Grit salt for public use

As with previous years, Council will provide a palette of grit salt for use by residents on public areas.  The salt will be stored in the Recreation Hall car park in the same area as previous years.  Please help yourself and seal the bag as best you can after use to stop a crust forming on the surface.

Fly tipping at the War Memorial

Sadly the area around the War Memorial is not considered immune from fly tipping and an old TV, sink and other rubbish has been dumped behind the hedges.  This seems to be incredibly disrespectful and we ask that whoever dumped it comes and retrieves it please.  Please be vigilant and let us know or dial 101 if you see anything being dumped in the parish.

On a similar vein, we are having to clear up dog mess from within the Multi Use Sports Area on the Astro Turf.  I'm not sure how much more I need to say on this! – please keep your dogs under control and out of this area. 

14th November report

Become a Parish Councillor

We have a vacancy for a councillor. Would you like to engage with your fellow residents and work to sustain and improve the quality of village life in Church Hanborough and Long Hanborough?

As a Parish Councillor people regard you as responsible for things that happen locally. You will make a difference by influencing decisions that affect our village community. Being a Councillor is of course a commitment but highly satisfying.

So if you are thinking of becoming a Councillor I would firstly encourage you to contact your Parish Clerk to find out how you might get involved.

Welcome Evening and Social 6th December at 7:30pm at The Pavilion
The Parish Council would like to welcome all new Hanborough residents and all existing residents to a social evening. There will be refreshments and the Social Club bar will be open.

The evening will also be an opportunity for village clubs and activities to have a stall/table to publicise and promote their club or activity.

Please see the full page advert elsewhere in the edition of the Herald.

Grit salt for public use
As with previous years, Council will provide a palette of grit salt for use by residents on public areas. The salt will be stored in the Recreation Hall car park in the same area as previous years. Please help yourself and seal the bag as best you can after use to stop a crust forming on the surface.

Fly tipping at the War Memorial
Sadly the area around the War Memorial is not considered immune from fly tipping and an old TV, sink and other rubbish has been dumped behind the hedges. This seems to be incredibly disrespectful and we ask that whoever dumped it comes and retrieves it please. Please be vigilant and let us know or dial 101 if you see anything being dumped in the parish.

Dog waste in the MUGA

We also seem to have dog owners that allow thier dogs to use the MUGA as a toilet!  Amazing.........

14th October

Become a Parish Councillor

We have a vacancy for a councillor. Would you like to engage with your fellow residents and work to sustain and improve the quality of village life in Church Hanborough and Long Hanborough?

As a Parish Councillor people regard you as responsible for things that happen locally. You will make a difference by influencing decisions that affect our village community. Being a Councillor is of course a commitment but highly satisfying.

So if you are thinking of becoming a Councillor I would firstly encourage you to contact your Parish Clerk to find out how you might get involved.

Hanborough Parish Council Parish Clerk

Our clerk is retiring at the end of the year and we are looking for a qualified (or willingness to work towards qualification) and experienced Parish Clerk with excellent administrative and organisational skills to manage the Council. The successful candidate will need a strong level of personal commitment, an enthusiasm for community life, good communication skills and an ability to deal with a range of issues.

This is a part-time position of 10 hours per week, working from home and to include some evening meetings. The Clerk will undertake the normal duties expected of a Parish Clerk and will job share with the Finance Officer who looks after finances, cemetery and allotments.

Please contact the clerk for a full job description. We will review applications through November with a view to appoint in January.

Pedestrian crossings

Council has now got commitment from OCC to make improvements to the Church Road crossing area. Many thanks to all those who raised this as a important issue.

Hanborough film nights – Fishermen's Friends

The first film in this winters series of Hanborough film will be Fishermen's Friends which is a wonderful film about an unconventional band from Cornwall. It will be shown at The Pavilion on 15^th November at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:45pm and the bar will be open. Tickets £5.

Welcome Evening 6^th December at 7:30pm

Councillors are planning a Welcome Evening on 6^th December in The Pavilion.

The Parish Council would like to welcome all new Hanborough residents and all existing residents to a social evening. There will be refreshments and the Social Club bar will be open. The evening will also be an opportunity for village clubs and activities to have a stall/table to publicise and promote their club or activity.

Please see the full page advert elsewhere in the edition of the Herald.

Grit salt for public use

As with previous years, Council will provide a palette of grit salt for use by residents on public areas. The salt will be stored in the Recreation Hall car park in the same area as previous years. It will arrive in October. Please help yourself and seal the bag as best you can after use to stop a crust forming on the surface.

Fly tipping at the War Memorial

Sadly the area around the War Memorial is not considered immune from fly tipping and an old TV, sink and other rubbish has been dumped behind the hedges. This seems to be incredibly disrespectful and we ask that whoever dumped it comes and retrieves it please. Please be vigilant and let us know or dial 101 if you see anything being dumped in the parish.

14th September

Become a Parish Councillor

We have a vacancy for a councillor. Would you like to engage with your fellow residents and work to sustain and improve the quality of village life in Church Hanborough and Long Hanborough?

As a Parish Councillor people regard you as responsible for things that happen locally. You will make a difference by influencing decisions that affect our village community. Being a Councillor is of course a commitment but highly satisfying.

So if you are thinking of becoming a Councillor I would firstly encourage you to contact your Parish Clerk to find out how you might get involved.

Bus and Morris Museum

The last Council meeting started with an interesting talk about this fascinating local museum which tells the story of over one hundred years of travel in the region and the life of William Morris. It was noted that most visitors are from outside the area and they are keen to raise the profile locally. They also have opportunities for volunteers and will run local bus rides on December 8^th and 15^th. If you haven't been for a while, it's worth a visit.

Pedestrian crossings

Council is committed to do what's necessary to make the Church Road crossing safer. We are lobbying County Council to complete a safety audit as soon as possible so that the best course of action is taken and money spent is on improvements that are supported by expert guidance.

MUGA fence

Parish Council has replaced the fence panel at the astroturf football pitch as there is a hole cut by the goal. It's been suggested that the hole is to allow easier retrieval of balls and Council will consider installing a second entrance later in the year when we improve access to the playground by replacing the steps with a ramp. In other words, please don't cut a hole in the new panel, we will improve access!!

Welcome Evening 6^th December

Councillors are planning a Welcome Evening on 6^th December in The Pavilion. Further information will follow.

Cinema nights

Plans are underway to restart these in October when the dark nights return. Details will be displayed on the noticeboards and website as soon as they are agreed.

Grit salt for public use

As with previous years, Council will provide a palette of grit salt for use by residents on public areas. The salt will be stored in the Recreation Hall car park in the same area as previous years. It will arrive in October. Please help yourself and seal the bag as best you can after use to stop a crust forming on the surface,

Fly tipping at the War Memorial

Sadly the area around the War Memorial is not considered immune from fly tipping and an old TV, sink and other rubbish has been dumped behind the hedges. This seems to be incredibly disrespectful and we ask that whoever dumped it comes and retrieves it please. Please be vigilant and let us know or dial 101 if you see anything being dumped in the parish.

Let’s Talk Loneliness: unlocking the power of communities

Tuesday 8th October 2019 at 10:30am, Kings Centre, Oxford

This event is a real chance for everyone to join together and increase our understanding of loneliness across the life span and be further inspired to empower communities to take action.

Please find the event invitation and booking details here:

https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3742a45469be60018fcb5a611/files/59377df6-d849-40f4-9352-cd5b66a2b162/Loneliness_invitation.pdf

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to get in touch by email admin@ageukoxfordshire.org.uk or by phone: 01235 849434

14th August

Have your say on garden village proposals

A key element of the West Oxfordshire Local Plan 2031 is the establishment of a new garden village to the north of the A40 near Eynsham. It will be a new standalone settlement of 2,200 new homes and a new science business park which will give local people an alternative to driving to work in Oxford. In addition, the nearby Hanborough railway station together with a new Park and Ride facility to the north of Eynsham (expected to be open by 2020) will give people an alternative to using their cars.

A consultation has been launched on proposals for the Oxfordshire Cotswolds Garden Village.

Following initial consultation last year and taking account of various studies undertaken since then, the Council has published a ‘preferred options’ consultation paper which sets out current thoughts on how the garden village site should be taken forward.

Over the next eight weeks, residents and any other interested parties have the opportunity to comment on the preferred options before a final round of consultation takes place later in the year.

Exhibitions of the plans will be held at Eynsham Village Hall on 6 September and Hanborough Pavilion on 20 September. Both will run from 2-8pm.

The consultation will run until 11 October and can be downloaded here: https://www.westoxon.gov.uk/residents/planning-building/planning-policy/local-development-framework/garden-village/

Become a Parish Councillor

We have a vacancy for a councillor. Would you like to engage with your fellow residents and work to sustain and improve the quality of village life in Church Hanborough and Long Hanborough?

As a Parish Councillor people regard you as responsible for things that happen locally. You will make a difference by influencing decisions that affect our village community. Being a Councillor is of course a commitment but highly satisfying.

So if you are thinking of becoming a Councillor I would firstly encourage you to contact your Parish Clerk to find out how you might get involved.

MUGA fence

Parish Council (PC) has replaced the fence panel at the astroturf football pitch as there is a hole cut by the goal. It's been suggested that the hole is to allow easier retrieval of balls and Council will consider installing a second entrance later in the year when we improve access to the playground by replacing the steps with a ramp. In other words, please don't cut a hole in the new panel, we will improve access!!

Playground zip wire

By the time this is published the zip wire should be up and running again. The damage to this appeared to be as a result of vandalism and its been out of service for close to 6 months as a result. Please be vigilant and of you see anyone damaging the facilities please let us know or dial 101.

Let’s Talk Loneliness: unlocking the power of communities

Tuesday 8th October 2019 at 10:30am, Kings Centre, Oxford

This event is a real chance for everyone to join together and increase our understanding of loneliness across the life span and be further inspired to empower communities to take action.

Please find the event invitation and booking details here:

https://gallery.mailchimp.com/3742a45469be60018fcb5a611/files/59377df6-d849-40f4-9352-cd5b66a2b162/Loneliness_invitation.pdf

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to get in touch by email admin@ageukoxfordshire.org.uk or by phone: 01235 849434

15th July

Become a Parish Councillor

We have a vacancy for a councillor.  Would you like to engage with your fellow residents and work to sustain and improve the quality of village life in Church Hanborough and Long Hanborough?

As a Parish Councillor people regard you as responsible for things that happen locally. You will make a difference by influencing decisions that affect our village community. Being a Councillor is of course a commitment but highly satisfying.

So if you are thinking of becoming a Councillor I would firstly encourage you to contact your Parish Clerk to find out how you might get involved.

MUGA fence

Parish Council (PC) will be replacing a fence panel at the astroturf football pitch as there is a hole cut by the goal.  It's been suggested that the hole is to allow easier retrieval of balls and Council will consider installing a second entrance later in the year when we improve access to the playground by replacing the steps with a ramp.  In other words, please don't cut a hole in the new panel, we will improve access!!

Playground zip wire

The zip wire has been out of service for a while as the seat had been damaged.  This will be replaced shortly as the wrong part was initially sent.

Highways issues

Parish Council has been working with OCC Highways to see what can be done to improve safety at the Church Road zebra crossing.  A number of options are being considered and PC is pressing OCC to resolve this quickly.

Speeding in the parish remains a concern and PC has been talking to the Shipton under Wychwood speed watch scheme to better understand how they are set up and their experience with the equipment they use.

Council has received a grant of £450 towards cycling projects and we welcome suggestions on how it can be best used.

Thames Water (TW)

Parish Council has raised concerns with TW about the frequent sewerage spills from the pump station adjacent to the A4095 railway bridge.  This is considered totally unacceptable and concerns have been raised at a high level at TW and with our District Councillors.

Community Orchard

Councillors are exploring options and sites for a community orchard and welcome suggestions for locations