Parish Council News
The Milton Community Building plans are being completed and Milton (Abingdon) Community Sports and the Parish Council have passed the first hurdle of S106 Funding Application.
The new Parish Memorial Bench is due to be installed in the Spring on the corner of Pembroke Lane surrounding the Memorial Tree.
The Parish Council have commissioned a report into the health of the Memorial Tree behind the bus stop on the High Street, due to Parishioner concerns. We will report on the findings.
Apologies for the prolonged closure of the Multi-play in Squire Barrett. There is a cracked panel on the upper level which is currently being replaced. It has taken a long time to source the panel from the manufacturer, but we plan to open it again in the next two weeks.
The next Parish meeting is on Wednesday 7th February 7pm at St Blaise Church.
Currently, Milton Parish Council have only 3 Councillors. There are 4 vacancies to be filled. If you would like further information on becoming a Councillor, please contact the Clerk via clerk@milton-pc.gov.uk
The 2024 meeting dates are below:
The next
Parish meeting is on Wednesday 3rd January 2024, 7pm at Milton Methodist Hall
Currently, Milton Parish Council have only 3 Councillors. There are 4 vacancies to be filled. If you would like further information on becoming a Councillor, please contact the Clerk via clerk@milton-pc.gov.uk
The Parish Council is working in conjunction with VWHDC to provide a Christmas Tree Recycling Scheme again this year. Please leave your Tree on the grass corner by the fence of the Church Car Park by the 12th January.
The Parish Council has embarked on a project for Bespoke Art at Milton Heights. We would like to involve Parishioners in a working group, please contact the Clerk for more information.
Agendas and Minutes of Parish Meetings can be found on the Parish Council Website www.milton-pc.gov.uk
The 2024 meeting dates are below, with venues now confirmed:
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2024 Meetings will be held on Wednesday’s 7pm – 9pm |
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3rd January 2024 |
Milton Methodist Hall |
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7th February 2024 |
St Blaise C of E School |
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6th March 2024 |
St Blaise Church |
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3rd April 2024 |
Milton Methodist Hall |
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1st May 2024 Annual Meeting |
St Blaise Church |
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15th May Annual Parish Meeting |
St Blaise C of E School |
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5th June 2024 |
Milton Methodist Hall |
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3rd July 2024 |
St Blaise Church |
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4th September 2024 |
St Blaise C of E School |
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2nd October 2024 |
Milton Methodist Hall |
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6th November 2024 |
St Blaise C of E School |
Milton Parish Council
would
like to wish you all a Happy Christmas and New Year
Milton Parish Council
Website: milton-pc.gov.uk
Agendas and Minutes are available on the website
Parish Clerk
Liz Cruse
39 Heather Road, Milton OX14 4EX
07826 539743
clerk@milton-pc.gov.uk
Milton Parish Councillors
Mark Smith (Chair) - cllrmark.smith@milton-pc.gov.uk
Olly Glover - cllrolly.glover@milton-pc.gov.uk
Your Parish Needs You
PLEASE
READ THIS. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT
Milton Parish Council is made up of 7 Councillors. (4 for Milton
Heights' ward and 3 for the village ward). This does not mean the Councillors
have to live in the ward for which they stand/are elected as all Councillors
work for the good of the whole Parish. The
Parish Council makes an essential contribution to running our local area. It ensures the community has a voice in
planning decisions, looks after our cemetery and public areas and supports a
range of local charities and organisations.
The elections in May are for both Parish and District Councillors. However, only one of the present Parish Councillors completed the necessary paperwork, so has been returned unopposed. This means there are now 6 vacancies on the Council. The Returning Officer at the Vale of White Horse District Council is arranging for another election to be held in June. Prospective candidates need to return paperwork between 9th and 17th May.
If too few people come forward, all community matters will be
overseen by the District Council rather than by people from our own community.
You do not require any special skills to be a Parish Councillor,
but everyone has something to contribute.
Also, free training is provided and some expenses paid.
Eligibility to stand:
Be 18 years old or over. No top age limit.
Be a British citizen, an eligible Commonwealth citizen or a citizen of any member state of the EU.
AND meet ONE of the following FOUR qualifications.
a. You are registered as a local government elector for the Parish
in which you want to stand.
b. You have occupied (as owner or tenant) land or other premises in the Parish in the past 12 months.
c. Your main place of work in the past 12 months has been in the Parish.
d. You have lived in the Parish or within three miles of it in the past 12 months.
So please think about standing. To find out more about what being a Parish Councillor involves, please go to the Electoral Commission website electoralcommission.org.uk or contact the Clerk or one of the present Councillors for more information.
Thank You
Zena Hoskins
Vice Chair
Milton Parish Council
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Milton Parish Council - Cancellation Notice
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April 2023
There is an election in May, anyone wishing to stand can contact the clerk.
We are supporting the RRA group and the vale in their opposition to the appeal for development on the Esso site, which has now been withdrawn.
The footpath by the side of the school at Milton heights has been resurfaced. The field in front of the school is not owned or controlled by the parish council and therefore was not included in the resurfacing. The council are attempting to broker an agreement with the district council to alter the situation.
The councillors decided to move the meetings from Mondays to Wednesdays. A list of dates and venues can be found here.
Mark Smith
Chair, Milton parish council
March 2023
Firstly, I and the other parish councillors would like to take this opportunity to thank Zena for all the work she has done as chair for many years. We are delighted that she is remaining as a parish councillor.
We still have two vacancies for councillors, if you are interested, please contact the parish clerk or myself. There is an election in May, anyone wishing to stand can contact the clerk.
The pole for the speed awareness sign is now in placed along Drayton Road and will relocate for the time being. We will now be looking at possible sites at Milton hill and along the southern end of the high street. The roundabout at the Sutton Road junction has been repainted.
We are supporting the RRA group and the vale in their opposition to the appeal for development on the Esso site, which has now been withdrawn.
The council approved the 2023/24 budget. The council resolved to donate £5,000 to the Milton welfare trust to help parishioners that are most in need, please contact them if you need help. The proportion of your council tax you pay towards the parish has been reduced. This was because the council realised the current financial situation is a strain on all parishioners.
The footpath by the side of the school at Milton heights is being resurfaced starting 13/2/2023 for three weeks. There will be either limited or no access during this period. The field in front of the school is not owned or controlled by the parish council and therefore not included in the resurfacing at time of print. The council are attempting to broker an agreement with the district council to alter the situation.
The councillors decided to move the meetings from Mondays to Wednesdays. A list of dates and venues is in Milton matters.
Mark Smith
Chair, Milton parish council
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2023 Meetings will be held on Wednesdays 7pm – 9pm |
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1st March 2023 |
St Blaise Church |
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5th April 2023 |
Milton Methodist Hall |
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10th May 2023 Annual Meeting |
St Blaise Church |
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17th May 2023 Annual Parish Meeting |
St Blaise C of E School |
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7th June 2023 |
Milton Methodist Hall |
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5th July 2023 |
St Blaise Church |
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6th September 2023 |
St Blaise C of E School |
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4th October 2023 |
Milton Methodist Hall |
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1st November 2023 |
St Blaise C of E School |