Apologies for absence  Mrs H Hutton,   Mr M Inston.

Approve and sign Minutes  prop I Reveco,   sec. M Robson.

Matters arising 
The County Council had arranged an on site meeting to look at provision of bus stops especially for the X39 and the Tappins Tesco bus.

County Councillor's report
Following recent flooding at Nuneham Courtney meetings had been held to find the cause and it was thought that better management of adjacent farmland would be helpful. There had been no reported problem in Sandford.
SODC were taking enforcement action against the large obtrusive sign in Nuneham Courtney but it was taking time.
Trevor Dean, the environmental services officer had prepared a report on various matters on the Park Homes site which seemed to indicate that matters were improving.
Not withstanding the latest White Paper, it would appear that local government reorganization would not be occurring, although the SODC/Vale talks had progressed well so that there were now unified finance and audit services and waste services may follow.

District Councillor's report
J Howell said that the OCC services for children and young people had been highly praised by OFSTED.
Regarding budgeting, there would be a further funding review at the end of next year which would probably mean more cuts.
He also reported that the government White Paper on LG reform (the unitary debate) had gone away although the county and districts were seeking to work more closely together.
Social and Community Services now had a single contact number - 08450 5077666.

Matters for consideration

	Consultation - S. Oxfordshire Site Allocations Development Plan Questionnaire - see website. Copies of questionnaire at meeting. Noted.
	Consultation - Didcot Area Housing, see website. Noted.
	Request from CPRE to ask SODC to end advertising on roundabouts. This was discussed and it was agreed to support CPRE. Clerk would write to SODC.
	Traffic - Peter Ronald (OCC highways engineer) attended the meeting and spoke on ideas for trying to slow traffic through the village. The junction change at Church Road had been completed. It did not help with cars trying to turn into Henley Road but he said it slowed traffic turning into Church Road. The parish council did not think that the alteration was in accord with the original proposal made some years ago but he said it was built in accordance with plans he had. In order for the flashing neon speed signs popular in some areas to be provided there had to be evidence of accidents at the site. Also he did not think them a good solution because traffic slowed and then accelerated away. In addition, the parish

	council would be responsible for maintenance and replacement if damaged or stolen (this happens). In his experience, traffic humps or cushions were the best solution. When scientifically designed in shape and spacing they were very effective. If requested immediately, he could arrange a traffic survey before December and then the necessary steps could be taken if it was decided to pursue the humps/cushions option. There was a need for speed because the funding was only available until next September.
	Fox Furlong playground - deferred.

Planning
P06/W1065 two storey rear extension 9 Yeftly Drive - no comment.
P06/W0938/RET Retention of swimming pool Rosoak : permission refused by SODC.

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

Income Bank Interest OCC verges grass cutting refund	11.28 1,048.00	Expenditure BCB grasscutting	531.47
Total	1,059.28	Total	531.47

Matters raised 
There were none.

Items for agenda of next meeting
There were none.

Date of next meeting - Monday 4th December 2006   7.00pm in the village hall.

Meeting closed at 8.30pm