St Helen Without Parish Council Meeting Summary

Airfield Events

• Springfest was well-managed despite Google Maps misdirection; marshals successfully redirected traffic.
• Noise from a separate MX event in Cothill was disruptive; confirmation being sought that future events will be held elsewhere.

District Councillor Report – Cllr Clegg

Updates included:

• Joint Local Plan examination
• Local Government Reorganisation
• Climate Action Fund initiatives
• Harsher penalties for environmental offenses (fly-tipping, littering, graffiti)

Clerk’s Report Highlights

• Paint received and repairs to Body Twist completed
• Planning permission granted for the new noticeboard in Shippon
• Bank accounts closed and funds consolidated

Local Matters

• Sandleigh Road Rec Ground: Trees are healthy; first grass cut not yet needed
• Verge Cutting: BGG have been requested to carry out first verge cut
• Speed Monitoring: Two new Speedwatch sites approved and additional volunteers sought
• Road Issues: vehicle activated speed sign maintenance to be flagged with OCC
• Defibrillator: Approved purchase of Zoll AED 3 + cabinet, to be located at the Merry Miller; Council to cover installation
• Dalton Barracks Development:
  • Stage 1 consultation complete
  • Transport Assessment submitted
  • SESRO junction co-ordination with Thames Water underway
  • Proposal to extend Wootton Greenway to Dalton Barracks Development

Governance and Policy

• Vision, Aims & Objectives and Communication Policy adopted
• Training:
  • Cllrs Page and M Rusby attended OCC information day

Planning

New Applications – No Objections:

• P25/V0666/HH – The Gables, Shippon (detached garage)
• P25/V0642/FUL – Land at Honeybottom Lane (agricultural barn)

Decisions Noted:

• Approvals received for various prior applications including a noticeboard, outbuilding, and external boiler installation.

Communications & Other Matters

• Resident concerns regarding speeding on Honeybottom Lane noted
• Other community feedback from Shippon resident received and to be circulated to Councillors