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Commentary on activity in our three parishes and may also contain information, which has not yet passed before the full JPC, in which electors may have an interest, all written from the perspective of the JPC, responsible to all three parishes.
The official minutes are written by the Clerk and RFO of the Council, and are not moderated by anyone prior to their approval at a subsequent meeting. Copies of the official minutes are available on this website.
Updated April 2024
ANNUAL PARISH MEETINGS:
By the time that you read this the three separate meetings will have happened. As I write this Barford’s Annual Parish Meeting has already happened and was well attended and a full range of matters was covered. Importantly it was stressed that if we want to have nay influence, and perhaps control of events, then we really ALL must participate in the next round of the consultation on the Sand and Gravel application, when Smiths respond to our various comments on their submission so far. If we fail to respond, IN SIGNIFICANT NUMBERS, then there is a danger that their rebuttals will be accepted and the application will proceed. The consultation opportunity will be widely advertised including direct email from the S&G group, so please respond promptly as that stage of the process will only be open for three weeks. There is no need to re-state previous arguments but we must address Smiths’ responses.
In a similar vein it was made quite clear that we must not ignore progress with the evolving SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE NEW LOCAL PLAN now that the second “CALL FOR SITES” has been completed. If you go to the Interactive Map on the dedicated website you can see all the sites which have been put forward in our area. Not all will succeed, but we cannot rely on any of them being rejected – we need to comment where we think proposals are inappropriate, commenting on proper planning grounds, not just NIMBY or “I don’t like it”.
We were pleased this year to have a Police presence and were given guidance on the many ways they can support us. There was significant interest in renewing our efforts to establish a Barford SPEEDWATCH group so if you are interested in joining please let us know so that we can add your names to the training lists.
POLICE REMINDER – Please do not report crime to the Safer Neighbourhood Team. Crimes must be reported to 101 (or 999 in emergency) where they can be properly logged and help deployed as appropriate and available.
There were lots of short reports from many of the village groups and organisations and a vast area of information was covered. Each APM usually concludes with a session for “any other matters residents wish to raise” and this threw up a few queries. Amongst matters raised were – should we be modernising and expanding the community website, particularly from a JPC perspective? – Is Village Voices diverse/inclusive enough? – Should VV be so generously funded from JPC funds/precept ie your money? If you have views on these matters then please let us know.
The full DRAFT Minutes of Barford Annual Parish Meeting will be here shortly, throughout the year, until approved at the 2025 APM. Similarly for Sherbourne and Wasperton in due course.
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NEW HEDGING :
Already there are signs that the new hedging is thriving with most of the plants already showing some lush green growth, so this bodes very well for the future, just so long as we do not follow our wet winter with a long summer drought.
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BARFORD BUS SHELTER :
The repair works were due to start the last week in April so may be complete, or at least underway, by the time that you read this.
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RETIREMENT OF JPC CLERK/RFO:
In brief the job encompasses all administrative and financial aspects of managing and advising the JPC and requires someone with excellent organisational and communication skills. The work does include some evening work – most JPC meetings are Monday evenings, but other spontaneous dates can and do occur - but most of the other work is very flexible and undertaken from home.
Appropriate experience is essential and formal training will be encouraged and expected.
Remuneration is set at civil service rates and fully adjusted for experience and training. Average working week is set at a generous 18 hours, but individual weeks and times of year can vary considerably. Anyone interested in the position should contact the Chairman in the first instance. Applications close April 30th.
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EMAIL UPDATES :
We can often send out timely reminders, updates and notices direct to your email in boxes. If you do not already receive these AND WOULD LIKE TO DO SO click here to send an e-mail please contact John Murphy so that you can be added to the circulation list.
The list will not be shared with others, will be sent out as Bcc (so not revealing your email) and will only be used for matters which should reasonably interest/ concern you.
It’s free, easy and just occasionally is the only way to get urgent things out to a wider audience – and you can always hit DELETE or ask to be unsubscribed.
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MEMBERS' ATTENDANCE RECORDS :
The Chairman of the JPC has asked that a record of JPC members' attendance be published on the website.
Click here to download record of attendance at JPC meetings in 2023/ 24 (PDF file)
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NEXT JPC MEETING :
The next JPC Meeting will be held on Monday 13th May 2024 at 7:30pm in Barford Memorial Hall.
Click here for Notices of JPC and Planning Committee meetings, and the Minutes of previous meetings.
Click here for a list of all JPC meeting dates in 2024/ 25.
There is always a session for “ Public Participation ” early in the agenda (four minutes maximum per person) when we are happy to hear and note your concerns or questions.
To attend in person there may be Covid requirements depending on the local situation at the time and at the discretion of the Chair. As a minimum there will be appropriate ventilation and air filtration in place.
Alternatively, you may submit “your views” to yourviews@barford.org.uk or phone/ email the Chairman, John Murphy, on 624421 or 07710 033444 or jvm@jvmurphy.co.uk or the Clerk, James Johnson at johnson.jfgm@gmail.com or contact any of the Parish Councillors about any matters you wish to bring to our attention.
An agenda for each meeting will be posted in advance on village notice boards and on this website. Residents are also encouraged to email myself (see below), or contact any of the Parish Councillors or the Clerk, James Johnson.
John Murphy
Chairman 624421 or 07710 033444
Click here to e-mail.
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