Chipping Norton Times - Issue 26 - November 2012 (PDF)

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CHIPPING NORTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETS on the 3rd MONDAY Parishioners are very welcome to attend all meetings; some confidential matters may be discussed by councillors in camera. Parishioners wishing to ask about local issues are given 5 minutes at the start of the meeting, subject to advising the clerk in advance. Local groups and organisations can apply for grants; Council also supports a variety of causes including The Town Museum, The Silver Band, The Lido, The Theatre and other charities operating in the parish. Town Councillors are available before and after the meetings. District & County Councillors, representatives of the Police and local press may attend. WEST OXON DISTRICT COUNCIL Committee Meetings Members of the public are encouraged to attend meetings of the Council and Committees. If you live in the District and are on the Electoral Register you can take part in the meetings. Information about this and your Councillors and committee members is available online at www.westoxon.gov.uk NOVEMBER 2012 Monday 5 Uplands Wednesday 14 Cabinet Monday 19 Lowlands Thursday 22 Economic & Social O&S Committee Thursday 29 Environmental O&S Commitee Meetings are held at the Council Offices, Woodgreen, Witney. Start time 2pm. For further information contact Committee Services: 01993 861523 EMail: enquiries@westoxon.gov.uk Agendas, reports and minutes are available online: www.westoxon.gov.uk/meetings 26 BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS THIS MONTH: Willersley, The Village Hall - 5/11 Stow on the Wold, Royal British Legion - 13/ 11 Do Something Amazing... 96% of us rely on the other 4% to give blood. Please don’t leave it to someone else. Register as a blood donor Receive an information pack, containing all you need to know about giving blood. www.blood.co.uk CHIPPING NORTON TOWN COUNCIL Notes on the Council Meeting for DATE 19th NOVEMBER Full Minutes of meetings, associated committee meetings and correspondence are available in the Council Office. Mrs V Oliveri The Guildhall, Goddards Lane Chipping Norton, Oxon, OX7 5NJ 01608 642341 (9am to 1pm) cntc@btconnect.com Chipping Norton Police Station London Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5AW Non-Emergency Number 101 Opening Times Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm Saturday & Sunday – Closed Closed for lunch 12.15 – 1pm On November 15th for the first time, you can vote for your local police and crime commissioner (PCC). This is a new role and the job of the PCC will be to oversee the police and ensure they prioritise what matters to you. Each candidate may have different ideas, skills and experience to bring to the role. For information on who is standing for election, and how they propose to make a difference, call 0800 1 070708 or go online www.choosemypcc.org.uk What is a police and crime commissioner? A police and crime commissioner (PCC) is independent and will be elected to oversee how crime will be tackled in your police force area. The Police and Crime Commissioner will be responsible for holding the Chief Constable and police force to account on the public's behalf. The Police and Crime Commissioner will oversee how crime is tackled in their area and aim to make sure the police are providing a good service. The Police and Crime Commissioner role includes: • meeting the public regularly to listen to their views on policing • producing a police and crime plan setting out local policing priorities • deciding how the budget will be spent • appointing Chief Constables and dismissing them if needed. The PCC will not 'run' the police force. Chief constables will continue to be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the police force, but they will be accountable to the public via PCCs. Information online www.choosemypcc.org.uk ROAD CLOSURES INFORMATION Tel: 01452 425000 Information continuously updated. Please check by phone or online (www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/roadworks) In November Thames Valley Police Constabulary introduced 101 -the new national police non emergency telephone number. Our current non-emergency number 0845 090 1234 will be phased out. Calls will cost 15p irrespective of how long that call may last, on landlines and mobiles. Call 999 In an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, when there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened.
Residents Views sought on draft Local Plan for West Oxfordshire Residents will be asked to give their views on the latest draft proposals setting out how West Oxfordshire could develop over the next 17 years. The latest proposals replace the Council's previously published draft Core Strategy, which had set out development proposals until 2026. The District Council's Cabinet has agreed the draft Local Plan for the public consultation and the public will be asked for their feedback during six weeks of consultation, scheduled to start early November. The draft Local Plan contains proposals for housing and economic growth, services and facilities such as schools to support this growth, the environment and transport, until 2029. In-depth investigations have been carried out into possible development sites and supporting infrastructure, and all feedback gained from previous proposals has been taken into consideration to help shape the latest draft proposals. Cllr Warwick Robinson, Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Housing, said: "We have now reached a key stage in this process and believe that this draft Local Plan strikes a balance between the requirement to accommodate growth and stimulate economic activity, with the need to protect and, wherever possible, enhance West Oxfordshire's distinct and beautiful environment. "We encourage residents to give us their views on the proposals contained within the draft Plan. All feedback will be considered and will help us to move forward with a finalised plan." Copies of the draft Local Plan and supporting background information will be made available online, see Draft Local Plan or www.westoxon.gov.uk/draftlocalplan, at the District Council offices, the Town Centre Shop in Witney and in all local libraries. Public exhibitions will be held in Witney and Carterton/Brize Norton and further details about these will be made available on the Council's website as soon as possible. The draft plan sets out proposals for 5,500 new homes and employment sites in West Oxfordshire over the next 17 years. In addition, it looks in detail at 'infrastructure' (i.e. roads and transport, schools and leisure facilities) to accommodate this growth and enhance local areas. In the main areas earmarked for growth - Witney, Carterton and, to a lesser extent, Chipping Norton - specific schemes, including road improvements, will be secured as part of the development. In Witney, there are plans for a further 1,950 homes, with 1,000 to the west of the town which will also include a minimum 10 hectares of employment land, new primary school and the construction of a 4-way junction from Downs Road to the A40 to improve transport links. A further 300 homes are suggested for the east of the town within the 'Cogges Triangle' only, on land previously reserved for the Cogges Link Road. This would bring improvements to road connections with a condition set for development of west-facing slip roads at the Shore's Green junction onto the A40, as well as a contribution towards increased primary school capacity. The draft also sets out the need for transport improvements in the Ducklington Lane/Station Lane area, retail, leisure, affordable housing, allotments and housing for older people in Witney. In Carterton, there are proposals for 1,850 new homes, including 400 within the town centre on land previously used for military housing (REEMA North and Central), 700 to the east of the town and the remainder through other smaller sites and those already with planning permission. The east development would include a 'green buffer' to minimise the impact on Brize Norton and provide an opportunity to extend Kilkenny Lane Country Park. The plan aims to improve transport connections, including the Shilton Road link, as well as pedestrian, cycling and public transport facilities, including potential for a cycleway between Carterton and Witney. It also includes a new primary school as part of the east development and contributions towards the second phase of Carterton Leisure Centre. In Chipping Norton, there are plans for 600 homes in the local area, including some already with permission with the remainder to be delivered primarily through the Chipping Norton Neighbourhood Plan. Proposals include allocation of 5 hectares of employment land, potential for improved shopping and community facilities on land between High Street and Albion Street, and improvements to pedestrian, cycle and public transport links including a rail bus to Kingham Station. The draft Local Plan includes proposals for about 800 homes elsewhere in the district, to meet local housing need as well as the provision of additional business development land to help stimulate economic growth. Importantly, it sets out guidelines to ensure sustainable development, addressing issues such as affordable housing, climate change and flood risk, and enhancing the local environment. After the public consultation period ends, all feedback will be considered and it is hoped a final plan can be agreed by the Council and submitted to the Government next year, and then adopted in 2014. Thermal imaging surveys West Oxfordshire District Council is working with community groups to re-launch the thermal imaging project following its successful introduction last winter. A free scheme is available to help residents find out where heat is escaping from their home, get advice on how to make improvements and save money on energy bills. Using a thermal imaging camera, a trained volunteer can survey your home and capture images (like those pictured below) to show where energy is being wasted. Surveys will be carried out October - March, when you are using your heating. You will receive a report with recom-mendations advising on cost-effective ways to prevent or reduce heat loss, such as draught proofing and insulation. For information about the project, including how to book a free survey or volunteer, look at the WODC websitewww.westoxon.gov.uk or call 01993 861000. 27
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