Apologies for absence  Mrs H Hutton,   Mrs I Reveco,   Cllr J Stimson

Approve and sign Minutes  prop M Inston,   sec. M Hills.

Matters arising   Some remedial work had been carried out by Safe and Sound on recreation grounds.

District Councillor's report
J Stimson emailed his report and said that the Customer and Community Scrutiny Committee had received the report on the 27th March regarding Mobile Homes action. H Hutton was happy with the outcome. Further discussion should take place at the Cabinet meeting to be held on April 06th.
The result of the magistrate's hearing of the Kings Arms licence appeal was reasonably satisfactory for local residents.
Changes were being made to the green waste collection service.

County Councillor's report
The proposals for the S E Plan were in consultation and J Howell would organize another workshop at the appropriate time. The response to the minerals consultation had been successful.
There had been an increase recently in lobbying for the 'Trailriders Fellowship' to have historic footpaths, bridleways and green roads opened up to motor vehicles such as quad bikes. This would be resisted.
There was now one telephone number - 0845 310 11 11 to be used for all highways enquiries.
There was now an OCC website address for carers of all kinds www.oxoncarers.org.uk

Matters for consideration

	Traffic calming - Peter Ronald had located the original drawings for the junction improvement and parking bay at the Church Rd./ Henley Rd junction. The parish council agreed that he be asked to expedite the work and also traffic calming measures at the entrances to the village.
	Playgrounds - M Robson reported that Safe and Sound were undertaking the repairs to the play equipment. Some seats and chains were still awaited. The new 'Miracle Designs' equipment was now complete and would be signed off. It all looked very good.

Planning 
P06/W0050 93 Church Rd, extension to west elevation.  Permission granted.

Income and expenditure   Prop. M Hills.   sec. M Norton.

Income Bank Interest	14.07	Expenditure Clerk's salary, expenses etc.	903.32
Total	14.07	Total	903.32

Matters raised 
M Robson said that she and some others were arranging a 'fun day' in the Church Rd recreation ground to be held on a day in August. The parish council agreed to contribute £100 towards costs as part of the youth provision in the parish. The day would be advertised in the Link and fliers would be posted and delivered.
The Clerk would send a letter to the contractor on the Science park with copies to Magdalen College Bursar and J Howell following complaints of heavy site traffic driving through the village towards Littlemore in the night.

Items for agenda of next meeting

Date of next meeting - Monday 8th May 2006   7.00pm in the village hall (Annual Parish Council & Annual Meeting to follow at 7.30pm).

Meeting closed at 7.35pm