Apologies for absence Mrs I Reveco,   Mrs H Hutton.

Approve and sign Minutes  prop M Robson,   sec. M Norton.

Matters arising  There were no matters arising.

County Councillor's report
The County Structure Plan consultation was moving to closure. There had been two conflicting documents from the office of the Deputy Prime Minister - one proposing much more housebuilding in the south east and the other proposing safeguarding the Green Belts. The County Council officers had made a good reply which could be seen on the council website.
J Howell particularly recommended study and comment on the clause which favoured 'adjustments' to the Green Belt. This went against the whole spirit and point of green belts. On the 16th Sept. another consultation was being sent out - by the OCC so it was hoped it would be received this time.

District Councillor's report
Last month had been the silly season and there had been lots of kites flown regarding plans for new roads etc which were very speculative. The press had headlined items taken out of context and used scare mongering headlines. J Stimson re-iterated SODC's support for the 4 Towns approach to planning in the Structure Plan and their opposition to development in the Oxford Green Belt.
In regard to the new licensing requirements he had complained vigorously to officers and CEO at SODC about the lack of consultation and the lack of training for members on what is a very complex matter. He agreed that he would represent the parish council at the forthcoming licensing meeting if the council wished to exercise its right to address the meeting.
With regard to planning matters, J Stimson can express an opinion on a planning matter in his ward but cannot vote on it.
He had spoken with H Hutton about the problems at the Park Homes Site and she had spoken to N Northcott also. SODC could only enforce management matters under their legal aegis and could have no power in landlord / tenant personal disputes.

Matters for consideration

	Traffic measures - There had been no further news from Richard Dix as to costings for traffic measures as discussed at last month's meeting. Clerk would contact him and request information and plans at next meeting in October.
	Playground maintenance contract. - The annual inspection report had been received and it was agreed that M Robson would liaise with Clerk to highlight matters needing attention. 'Safe and Sound' would then be asked to carry out work. It was agreed to ask Westbury's to complete the remaining three repairs to the Janaway playground and then the parish council would take over responsibility for it. M Robson handed over £100 received from Adam

	Felix of Buckler Place. He had undertaken fundraising and raised the money to be put towards new play equipment. The parish council wished to thank him and congratulate him on his initiative.

Income and expenditure   Prop. M Robson,   sec. M Norton.

Income OCC verge maintenance	1,011.00	Expenditure BCB grasscutting ORCC subscription	399.85 20.00
Total	1,011.00	Total	419.85

Matters raised 
There had been an incident reported to the police when two young women had been fighting in the Heyford Hill Lane area watched by a gathering of young people.
Also there had been concern at the Park Homes Site when grass had been set alight in the field adjacent.
All Sandford residents were urged to call the police when they witnessed unlawful events.

Items for agenda of next meeting

Date of next meeting - Monday 3 October 2005   7.00pm in the village hall.

The meeting closed at 8.05pm