was not very high, and that no provision could now be made for a footpath in next year’s estimates. The clerk was instructed to reply that pedestrian traffic was light because elderly people were afraid to use the road. Planning Planning applications were received for Garsington Rectory and from W Valance for the vacant plot on the Oxford Road. No objections were raised. Cheques A cheque for £326-3-6 to T Parker & Sons for the gang mowers was signed and one for 10/- to Queen’s College for the water pipe line. Boxes The clerk was authorised to write to the Bullingdon RDC to ask their support in an application to the Telephone Manager for additional phone boxes in view of the increasing population. Swimming Pool At “Langham” Blenheim End. The clerk was instructed to write to the Town and country Planning
council for improving this part of the playing field as and when conditions allowed. Clinkard’s Hill The was instructed to draw the attention of the Divisional Surveyor to a dangerous pothole which had resulted in an accident to a cyclist. At the same time other badly needed repairs were to be reported. County Planning Maps MR Derek Smith raised the question as to the possible development of the village and the clerk was instructed to obtain information if possible from the county council. Road Names and House Numbers Mrs Audars asked if the parish council could approach the BRDC on this question. The clerk was asked to take the matter up with the council. 30 mil per hour limit Mrs Foster if anything could be done to get a speed limit established. The clerk was instructed to take this matter up with the county council. The
The Stonehire Development Co – re the Croft Mr Wellington re the Orchard Pettiwell(one dwelling) P Randall re to Rear J A Pye re three shops Mr re Kiln Lane Mr Tyrell re temporary caravan site Morris Motors re hard standing for car storage I the case of the Orchard, the clerk was instructed to object on the grounds of dangerous access. In the case of Mr Kiln Lane, the clerk was to object on the grounds of back land development. In the case of the temporary caravan site, the clerk was instructed to say that the council had no real objection but felt that the waste water should be drained to a suitable drain from the cottage which would be easily connected to the main sewer rather than to a soak-away. Playing Fields The reported on the recent
consult the National Playing Fields Association on the question of the right to make a charge. Oxford Preservation Trust Conference An invitation to attend this was but no one wished to do so. Royal Commission on Local Government The clerk reported on this but no one had any observations to submit Planning Applications were reported for Mr Quainton – cottage improvements Johnson’s Timber Co – additional covered shed Mr Tyrell – cottage reconstruction in Blenheim. No objections were raised. New Water Main to Pavilion A request from the Club to install a new supply from the pavilion to the Denton Lane main was approved. Cheques Were signed as follows Queens College – 10/- for existing water supply Commons Open Spaces and Footpaths Preservation Society – 15/- for subscription 1966/67 Purley Learner Swimming Pool A tentative enquiry from the PTA on the question of financial
instructed to advise Mr Goodey to object direct to the county planning officer. Damage to war memorial railings The clerk reported that the Prudential Assurance Co had sent their cheque for £6-10-0. A cheque was therefore signed in favour of Mr R C W Yates for in settlement of his account. Notice Board for Playing Fields The reported that Mr E Tipping could obtain a notice board if given details required, and it was agreed that he should be asked to produce two providing the cost was reasonable. Children’s Playing Field Improvements to this were discussed and the clerk was instructed to write to Messrs Parsler Bros H W G Surman, F Lodge, R E Watts and T Tanner asking if they would quote for getting an even surface and The next meeting was fixed for Wednesday 14 September 1966 at 7:30 pm in the school. The meeting closed at 9:£0 pm
instructed to write again informing him that the repairs were being put in hand and that an account would be sent to him in due course. bridleway No 17 A letter from the Oxford Fieldpaths Society asking permission to trim this out was reported. The clerk was instructed to inform he Society that the council had no objection to their carrying out this work. Planning The clerk was instructed to write to the county planning officer concerning the alterations being carried out at “West Lynne” Oxford Road before notice had been received by the parish council and the path out through J a Pye’s estate to Clinkard’s Hill. Playing Fields The clerk was asked to see Mr E Tipping about keeping the children’s part mown and to ask what his charge would be. Denton Corner The clerk was instructed to write to the BRDC about the untidy state of their land at Denton Corner
Playing Space The clerk reported receipt of a letter from the county council stating there was no obligation on developers to set aside land for playing spaces. Rothesay Oxford Road The clerk reported that the planning department had confirmed that permission to build seven houses had been granted and that no further application had been submitted. Street Lighting The clerk was asked to arrange another meeting with the SEB’s representative. Also to ask the treasurer of the Bullingdon RDC for the actual income from a 1d rate and for some idea on the matter of loan charges. South End Encroachment It was reported that the fence erected by Mr Durbridge had been removed. County Surveyor General matters for the attention of the county surveyor were discussed 1 To press for the reinstatement of the footpath at Poplar Nurseries as all drives had been completed. 2 For the re-erection of the sign at the bottom of Clinkard’s Hill 3 Re-erection of the barrier on Pye’s Footpah
Planning Applications were received from Michael Pym for a porch at his house in Wheatley Road and from Messrs Courage and Barclay for improvements to the gents’ toilets at the Plough. No objections were raised. South View The reported on an interview he had had with Mr Peel, owner of this property and his concern for the condition of the roadside hedge. Members of the council were asked to have a look at this and perhaps make suggestions at the next meeting. Memorial Railings Mr Townsend agreed to try and find someone to out the necessary repairs. Tractor Mr Foster reported that he was negotiating for a demonstration at a cost of approx. £350. The clerk agreed to report on the council’s financial position and to obtain the district auditor’s views on the purchase of this had to be done by Mr Foster in the first instance. Cheques A cheque for £3-2-1 was signed in favour of the Municipal Mutual Insurance co for third party policy.