COUNCIL BUSINESS
The Chairman of the Parish Council, Councillor Mrs. B. A. Newport can be contacted on Oxford 246497 or E-mail: brionynewport@f2s.com
The Vice-Chairman of the Parish Council, Councillor S. Elliott can be contacted on Oxford 201817 or E-mail: sgelliott1962@btinternet.com
The Parish Council is responsible for the following services: -
Allotments
There are three allotment sites,
- On land between North Hinksey Lane and the Southern By Pass (entrance from the lane between North Hinksey Lane and the Southern By-Pass)
- On land between North Hinksey Lane and the Seacourt Stream (entrance opposite Yarnells Road)
- On land at North Hinksey Nature Reserve, North Hinksey Lane (next to the Botley W.I. building)
Details of allotments for hire can be obtained by contacting the Chairman of the Allotments Sub-Committee, Councillor Mrs. A. Dykes on Oxford 251821 E-mail anndykes@hotmail.com, the Vice-Chairman Councillor Mrs. B. A. Newport can be contacted on Oxford 246497 or E-mail: brionynewport@f2s.com or the Parish Clerk on Oxford 861992, E-mail nhinkseyparish@msn.com
Highways Issues
Maintenance of the nine seats within the parish and the bus shelter in Arnolds Way. Although the bus shelters at the bottom of Westminster Way and near the junction of Laburnum Road and Crabtree Road are owned by the Parish Council they are maintained by Primesite Media.
Maintenance of the six parish noticeboards and two allotment noticeboards.
Clearance and maintenance of the concrete path between Cedar Road and Hurst Rise Road.
all matters regarding highways issues are now dealt with at full Council meetings. To discuss any items in relation to highways issues please contact either Councillor Eric Batts on Oxford 728775, E-mail ericbates@yahoo.com or the Parish Clerk on Oxford 861992, E-mail nhinkseyparish@msn.com
North Hinksey Nature Reserve and Community Orchard
The reserve and community orchard are in North Hinksey Lane, next to the Botley W.I. building. Both are owned and maintained by the Parish Council, with help from volunteers. They are now administered by the Allotments Sub-Committee. To discuss any items in relation to the nature reserve or community orchard please contact either the Chairman of the Allotments Sub-Committee, Councillor Mrs. Ann Dykes on Oxford 251821 E-mail
anndykes@hotmail.com, the Vice-Chairman, Councillor Mrs. Briony Newport on Oxford 246497, E-mail brionynewport@f2s.com or the Parish Clerk on Oxford 861992, E-mail nhinkseyparish@msn.com
Planning
The Parish Councill is consulted by the Vale of White Horse District Council on all planning applications within the Parish and any applications outside its boundaries that are thought to particularly affect the Parish. To discuss planning applications, please contact the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Councillor Philip Stevens on Oxford 246196 or E-mail philipc@valeriestevens.plus.com
Copies of the application plans are available for inspection for 15 minutes prior to the Planning Committee meeting.
Individuals may inspect the plans or make comments in writing to the Vale of White Horse District Council, as the Planning Authority, at:
The Planning Department
Vale of White Horse District Council,
Abbey House,
Abingdon,
Oxon 14 3JE
Telephone (01235) 520202
Recreation and Amenities Sub-Committee
There are two playing fields, both are accessed from Arnolds Way: -
Louie Memorial Playing Field (Upper), with football pitch, skatebowl, basketball/games hard surfaced area, floodlights and pavilion. Louie Memorial Playing Field (Lower), with childrens play area and copse for walks.
The five seats in the lower playing field are the responsibility of the Parish Council.
The sub-committee is also responsible for the Louie Memorial Copse and Fenland and for grass cutting at the North Hinksey Village Green and St. Lawrence Churchyard.
To discuss any items in relation to the playing fields please contact either the Chairman of the Playing Fields Sub-Committee, Councillor Steve Elliott on Oxford 201817, the Vice-Chairman Eric Batts on Oxford 728775, E-mail ericbatts@yahoo.com or the Parish Clerk on Oxford 861992, E-mail nhinkseyparish@msn.com
Remembrance Day Service (See separate web-page)
The Parish Council organises the annual Remembrance Day Service, held in the Commonwealth War Graves Section of Botley Cemetery, North Hinksey Lane, Oxford. Further details can be obtained from the Chairman of the Remembrance Day Sub-Committee, Councillor Eric Batts on Oxford 246497, E-mail ericbatts@yahoo.com or the Parish Clerk on Oxford 861992, E-mail nhinkseyparish@msn.com
13/05/2010