Election of Chairperson  Dr N Northcott was unanimously re-elected.

Election of Vice Chairperson  M Norton agreed to stand and was unanimously re-elected.

Apologies for absence  Mr M Inston,   Ms M Robson.

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

Matters arising  The new playground equipment was now all installed and had been favourably received by local children. M Robson and the installers were congratulated. The hidden safety matting was very good.

District Councillor's report  As at following parish meeting and appended there.

County Councillor's report 
J Howell reported that complaints regarding early morning HGVs travelling through the village from the Science Park had been resolved he hoped. Apologetic letters had been received from the Contractor and Magdalen College.
The traffic calming measures through the village should start in a couple of months according to Peter Ronald the traffic engineer in charge.
The Government was proposing a national review of speed limits which could mean that some would go up and some go down.
He was arranging a workshop for parishes on the S.E. Plan on 6 June, venue to be arranged.
In addition to the recent local elections there had been two bye elections in Banbury and Eynsham and both seats were now held by conservatives.
The works to modernize the Oxford Castle site were now complete and had been opened by the Queen on Friday 05.

Matters for consideration

	Risk assessment - the annual insurance for the parish had been paid and ongoing playground maintenance work undertaken. 'Safe and Sound' had satisfactorily carried out the work and would be asked to undertake ongoing inspection and maintenance prior to inspection set for July.
	Audit return 2005/2006 - this was accepted and the statement of assurance signed.
	Annual parish meeting. N Northcott requested that M Hills pass on to the village hall committee at their annual meeting to be held in two weeks that the parish council looked forward to a hall extension being completed this year with the backing of the parish council.
	Traffic - update. Traffic movements through the village had continued to increase especially at the morning rush hour time - sometimes until 10.00 o'clock and when there was a full capacity crowd at the stadium overflow parking was a hazard and would block the access of emergency vehicles.

Planning 
P06/W0278 95 Church Rd, conservatory at rear - no strong views.
P06/W0338 11 River View, Single storey extensions to front and rear - no strong views.
P06/W0371 22 Heyford Hill Lane, s.s. rear extension and f.f. over garage - no strong views.
P06/W0381 35 Church Rd, amended size of dormers to rear (existing consent).

Income and expenditure   Prop. I Reveco,   sec. M Hills.

Income Bank interest Precept 1st installment	16.98 7,500.00	Expenditure W G Powell (repair notice board) Miracle Design Safe and Sound Allianz Cornhill	9.00 9,559.94 1,556.73 782.05
Total	7,516.98	Total	11,907.72

For information Bank Declaration
It was resolved that:
The Co-operative Bank plc (the Bank) shall continue as our bankers
The Bank shall be authorized to honour all cheques and all other documents made or accepted on our behalf even if such payment causes any Accounts to be overdrawn or increase any existing overdraft, provided that such documents are signed in accordance with the specimen signatures shown in the Account Signatories Section.
The Bank shall be sent a copy of any future resolutions which affect the terms of these resolutions.
The Bank shall be sent a copy of any changes in our Regulations.
The Bank shall be notified in writing of an change of Members.
The Bank shall be notified in writing of any change of official authorized to sign on our behalf.
The Bank shall otherwise continue to operate our Account in accordance with the Business Account Mandate.
The Bank shall be notified in writing of any overall change of control in the business.
All signatories to the Account are aged 18 or over.

Items for agenda of next meeting  There were none.

Date of next meeting - confirm for Monday 5 June 2006 at 7 pm in the Village Hall.

Meeting closed at 7.30 pm