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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 September 2025
DISASTER - THE CORONATION OAK TREE AT KING GEORGE'S FIELD:
The iconic tree has dropped several branches – suddenly, overnight on 26/ 27th July and will require significant tree surgery attention.
Coincidentally we have recently had a “tree survey” undertaken professionally, as a requirement of our insurers, and they have identified a significant amount of non-urgent, but advisory/preventative works which we should undertake.
All the required work will be synchronised just as soon as WDC give Conservation Area permission to proceed. Once the fallen branches of the Coronation Oak are cleared, then it will be possible for arborists to advise on further action needed on that tree, but quite possibly there will be a need for significant crown reduction in the very near future.
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SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE LOCAL PLAN :
Still no news at present, but plans to move to a Unitary Authority continue to gather pace – District and Borough councils have expressed their preferences - for separate North and South Warwickshire unitary councils – WCC prefer the single model.
YOU can have a say on this by visiting www.shapingourcouncils.co.uk where there also is a lot of background information in a simple format.
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SMITHS QUARRY :
As I write Smiths’ response is still being evaluated at WCC and the public consultation should open on or about September 8th - No doubt the Sand and Gravel Group will let us all know much more nearer the date. Please be ready to respond…
Interim update – it is now clear that the STOP THE QUARRY group will need more professional support, including further reports on Air Quality if they are to challenge Smiths’ response. They have therefore launched further fundraising including approaching both the JPC and Barford Community Charity – Please be ready to support this last chance to fend of this application…
For full details, visit the excellent new website at - https://stopthebarfordquarry.org/ - where you can see the state of play, get involved or support them financially…
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VILLAGE NOTICE BOARDS :
The new boards for KGF and Wasperton Lane have now arrived and the contractors has been instructed – installation still awaited. The WI board outside the old shop/cedar tree has now been fully renovated and looks very smart. The Board at Barford Memorial Hall is being fully renovated and hopefully by the time you read this will be complete. One third of that board will be locked and solely for JPC use, so it will become the “go to” reference point for all JPC information, alongside the forthcoming new website – hopefully keeping you all well informed.
The Sherbourne noticeboards were renovated earlier in the year by Cllr Merrygold and the Wasperton board, outside the Village Hall was recently replaced with a very smart new custom-made board, partly funded by the JPC.
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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 2024/ 25 (PDF file)
Updated September 2025
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NEXT JPC MEETING :
The next JPC Meeting will be held on Monday 8th September 2025 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 2025/ 26.
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, Helen Dexter on clerk.bswjpc@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, Helen Dexter.
John Murphy
Chairman 624421 or 07710 033444
Click here to e-mail.
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