As a result of the recent uncontested election the following people have been elected as councillors:

The Planning Co-ordinator is Peter Millar and parishioners who wish to see plans of any current application should contact either Peter or the Clerk, Ken Porter [01295 758352].

Would parishioners please note that the noticeboard outside the Memorial Hall is for the use of the Parish Council, and to promote forthcoming events in the Hall, and is not to be used to display general notices

As some parishioners will be aware, it has come to light that Cherwell District Council owns other assets in addition to the housing stock and a decision is to be made as to whether some of these assets should be included in the transfer to Charter Community Housing. The sites in Hook Norton are land at The Bourne and land to the rear of Wellbank and 31 and 33 Down End. The Executive has decided to retain the piece by The Bourne but the other piece is still under discussion. The Parish Council is to consider opening negotiations with CDC with a view to possibly renting the land just off The Bourne and converting it into a new play area, which would provide a safer environment for children. As a result the PC could then investigate the possibility of converting the existing play area for rented and part-purchased housing for the indigenous villagers, similar to that recently erected in Steeple Aston.

The Memorial Hall is available for hire for regular or occasional events. The basic charge is £4.50 per hour. The Hall has been equipped in the past three years with new tables and chairs, and rebuilt toilets, including facilities for disabled users. Booking forms and conditions of hire are available in the Post Office, or contact the caretaker, Mr Doug Marshall, on 737666.