High Street Improvements Exhibition 11am on 18th Feb 2017 at The Merry Bells

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The High Street Advisory Group has been meeting in preparation for an Exhibition scheduled for 11am on Saturday 18th February at the Merry Bells. At this meeting, plans will be put forward to the community for comment and the reasoning behind them will be explained.

The main focus of the work has covered the following:

  • Development of a Village Square to be a welcoming, relaxing centre and a focal point for activities such as the Christmas Fayre. Ideas include plantings to hide garage area and to create a welcoming atmosphere, a community wall with mosaics including designs from the Primary School, seating area, and a ‘green wall’.
  • Support for the shops and restaurant: how best can we help the businesses to succeed as without them we wouldn’t have a centre to attract residents
  • Parking: how can we more efficiently use what parking we have to help residents and the shops? A survey of usage is about to be carried out by the Neighbourhood Plan group which will show who uses parking during the day, residents, shop employees, commuters or others/shoppers.
  • Campaign “Wake Up to Wheatley”: both Thame and Woodstock have organised successful campaigns to develop awareness of the village centre, what’s there, how to access it by footpath and where to park.

LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE EXHIBITION IN THE MERRY BELLS ON SATURDAY 18th FEBRUARY AT 11AM

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Minutes of the Extraordinary Meeting of the Parish Council 6th February 2017

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Click on: EOM 06.02.17

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Vacancy for a Parish Councillor

Click on: Vacancy 31.01.17

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New: Parish Clerk Vacancy

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Wheatley Parish Council is looking for a highly motivated individual with an interest in the local community to become its next Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO).

This role includes administration, agenda preparation and minute-taking at meetings, advising Parish Councillors on procedural and legal matters, and supervision of the Council’s three part-time workers.

Experience of local government or parish council work is an advantage (but not essential), as is experience of dealing with the public, working as a team and managing efficient administrative practices.  Good computer skills are essential (MS Word and Excel) and experience of Sage financial package would be advantage.

The job will be based at the Parish Office at The Merry Bells, 89 High Street, Wheatley OX33 1XP, and will require some evening and occasional weekend working.

This position is for up to 35 hours per week paid at up to £26,000 (reduced pro rata for less than 35 hours) depending on qualifications and experience. A workplace pension is provided.

Candidates will be expected to hold CILCA (Certificate in Local Council Administration) or be prepared to study for the qualification and obtain it within two years. Training will be provided.

An application pack and supporting information can be obtained on application by post to the Parish Office, or by emailing chair@gridhosted.co.uk

The closing date for applications is 5 February 2017.  Interviews will be held week commencing 6 February 2017

WHEATLEY PARISH COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER AND WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FROM ALL SECTIONS OF THE COMMUNITY

PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU NEED ANY REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS FOR ANY PART OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

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