Aims and Objectives 2015-16
Administration:
- Fill the two member vacancies as a priority;
- Ensure adherence to the agreed document storage and archiving procedure;
- Review Clerk’s salary to ensure it is commensurate with the duties undertaken.
Finance:
- Produce clear and accurate documents that effectively communicate our financial situation;
- Set a precept and budget that ensures the on-going work and commitments undertaken by the council are adequately resourced and insured;
- Ensure proper practices are followed at all times, in accordance with the adopted financial regulations.
Training:
- We will encourage the development of all councillors and clerk through attendance of appropriate training courses when available.
Planning:
- Seek to maintain the village character as a small village in a rural setting, through proper understanding and use of the planning system;
- Continue to work with OCC Highways to ensure safety improvements on Chilton Road and within the rest of the Village.
Parish Plan:
- Continue work on developing the Parish Plan, with a suitable questionnaire to be published ASAP.
Amenities:
- Support UVHAT in the upkeep of the village hall and enhancement of its facilities;
- Seek to retain the Methodist Chapel/Site as an “amenity” for the benefit of the village as a whole;
- Support the continuation of services at St. Mary’s Church and it’s upkeep;
- Maintain the recreation ground and playground equipment to a high standard;
- Ensure routine safety inspections of the playgrounds;
- With the support of the Volunteer Group, improve and maintain communal village areas.
Services:
- Continue financial support for printing of the Upton News, ensuring the continuation of the hardcopy circulation.
- Ensure the Parish Council pages on the village website are complete and correct.
Roads and Footpaths:
- With the support of the Volunteer Group, continue cut the grass on village footpaths;
- Lobby to ensure our roads are maintained and as safe as possible. Specifically lobby for a pedestrian crossing on the A417;
- Continue efforts to establish a cycle route to Blewbury, which satisfies the requirements of all interested parties.
Dr. Robert Lott
Chairman Upton Parish Council
19th May 2015