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 March 2024
ANNUAL PARISH MEETINGS:
These are YOUR annual opportunities to hear updates on individual village matters and raise matters of parish concern. They are not parish council meetings, although they do have to be held with a fairly strict format. Please remember that whilst the name contains the word “PARISH” it relates to the civil parish area and does not relate to the “church” and as such they are relevant to everybody resident within that parish area.
BARFORD APM – Monday April 8th at 19.30 in Barford Memorial Hall
SHERBOURNE APM – Monday April 15th at 19.30 in Sherbourne Church
WASPERTON APM – Monday April 22nd at 19.30 in Wasperton Village Hall
These really are your meetings for your information and your opportunity to raise matters that you want to discuss. The meetings themselves have little direct power but they can, given consensus, ask the JPC and other councils to deal with matters raised. Come along - there is bound to be something of interest to hear – and join in the conversation.
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HOUSING NEEDS SURVEY :
It is now five years since the last parish surveys and the exercise needs to be repeated to establish evidence to support or object to further development in our villages.
Despite Barford accepting many new homes over the last several years there will almost certainly be some current need and the survey will measure that scientifically. Sarah Brooke-Taylor our local Rural Housing Enabler will guide us on this and will make a presentation to the May JPC Annual Meeting to explain the process.
When the surveys are out the more responses we receive the more accurate, and more convincing, the report will be.
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NEW HEDGING :
On a very wet rainy day, 21st February, a hardy team of volunteers planted about 500 mixed native hedge plants around KGF and the Rectory Paddock as part of our effort to improve our eco-credentials and to encourage biodiversity and pollinators. It was hard work, good fun and very rewarding – it all looks very smart and we look forward to the hedges maturing over the coming years. The materials were provided by Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and funded by Severn Trent Water.
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BARFORD BUS SHELTER :
The main Barford bus shelter – on Wellesbourne Road, opposite Barford House, is now in need of some considerable repair from wear and tear and some vandalism to the gutters. It is intended to clean the roof tiles of moss, treat to prevent re-growth, replace all the rainwater goods and repaint where appropriate. Hopefully we can commission the work during this spring/summer and we are currently getting quotations.
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RETIREMENT OF JPC CLERK/RFO:
After 20 years of splendid and loyal service, Mr James Johnson is intending to retire at the end of August this year.
James will be a very hard act to follow having guided us through many challenging times. Over the years he has also skilfully modernised and streamlined us.
The JPC has established a Recruitment Working Party to find his replacement and the position will be widely advertised during April. 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 Clerk or Chairman in the first instance.
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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 2022/ 23 (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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