Parish Council Constitution
Local authorities are already required to make their constitution documents available for inspection under Part IA Ch 5 s.9P of the Local Government Act 2000. Local authorities must also, under the transparency code, publish their constitution on their website.
Bladon’s Parish Council’s constitution is made up of the Standing Orders, Financial Regulations and Code of Conduct, which can be found by clicking on the links below.
Meetings
Council meetings are ususally held in the Church Room on the 4th Thursday of each month, excluding August and December. Members of the public are welcome to attend, and may comment on items under discussion at the discretion of the Chair.
Agendas are posted on the notice boards by the Monday before each meeting, as well as being available through this website.
Meetings are regularly attended by the two District Councillors:
- W.O.D.C. Cllr Dr. Elizabeth Poskitt – elizabeth.poskitt@westoxon.gov.uk
- W.O.D.C. Cllr Julian Cooper – julian.cooper@westoxon.gov.uk
Also sending a report and attending regularly is the County Councillor
- O.C.C. Cllr Andy Graham – andy.graham@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Parish Council Finance
The Parish Council is a statutory body, and is principally funded by an annual precept. The year’s budget is set at the meeting in November every year and the precept decided upon. The precept is added to the council tax, collected by the county or district council and paid to the parish in two six monthly instalments.
Parish Councillors
Bladon Parish Council consists of six elected councillors, and a Parish Council clerk.
Derek Hambridge – Chair
Cllr Derek Hambridge has been an active member of Bladon Parish Council for some 20 years. He served as Chair for ten years before acting as Vice-Chair from 2017-2020. He has recently been re-elected as Chair. Areas of Responsibility: Cllr Hambridge has a wealth of experience in all areas but is currently responsible for Environmental matters, including drains, flooding and maintenance of the Parish estate overall; management of the Recreation Ground; Finance; and Planning matters.
Marenka Roseby – Vice-Chair
Cllr Marenka Roseby has lived in Bladon for very many years and is closely involved in the community. This is her second period of office with the Parish Council, returning in 2017. She was elected Vice-Chair in April 2020. She is also the Verger of St Martin’s Church of which she is an active member. Areas of Responsibility: Governance; Internal controls; Risk Management; Personnel; Speed Watch.
Penny Aldridge – Parish Council / RFO
Penny Aldridge is a retired solicitor and has lived in Bladon for over 13 years with both children attending the primary school here. The Clerk supports the Councillors in the running of the Parish Council and is also the first point of contact for residents wishing to contact the Council. Areas of Responsibility: Organising monthly meetings, preparing Agendas and Minutes, liaising with OCC & WODC, circulating information, correspondence, assisting with the Recreation Ground project, administering the Parish Cemetery, maintenance of village assets, publishing the quarterly Newsletter, liaising with the school, Churches and residents.
Cindy Smith – Councillor
With over 20 years’ experience Cllr Cindy Smith is the longest – serving member of the Parish Council. A retired teacher, she has been a resident of Bladon for very many years and is an active member of the community including membership on the Parochial Parish Council of St Martin’s Church. She served as a governor at the primary school for many years. Areas of Responsibility: Governance; Internal controls; Risk Management; Personnel; Emergency Plan.
Sarah Richmond – Councillor
Ashley Vine – Councillor
Cllr Ashley Vine moved to Bladon in 2009. Originally from Newcastle upon Tyne, Ashley is a keen user of rail, boats, planes and motorways, hence her interest in transport. She also likes gardening, fashion and Steve Davis, but in no particular order. Areas of Responsibility: Transport and Traffic/Roads including public consultations, public transport, train and traffic schemes, representation on / liaison with local & County groups.
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Local Organisations
Bladon is a small and friendly community which is fortunate to have a large number of local groups catering for all ages, details of which can be found below. It also has its own recreation ground information about which can be found in our FAQs.
We are the Anglican parish church for Bladon and are here to serve the whole community.
Bladon allotments are located between the recreation ground and the cemetery.
The Bladon Volunteers are an informal group of about 20 residents, supported by the Parish Council
The Toddler Group meets on Wednesdays in term time in the Church Room. Between 9.45 and 11.30
The Bladon Gardens Society meets monthly in Bladon Church Room, starting at 7.30 p.m
Bladon Village Hall & Recreation Committee originally set up in the 1930s
Bladon Wildlife Project aims to plant more trees and encourage other wildlife wherever possible.
Bladon CofE. Where the values and vision of the Christian faith inspire and strengthen us
A happy and active group of over 40 children aged 4 upwards from West Oxfordshire
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
West Oxfordshire COVID-19 Community Support
Please direct all enquiries to the Parish Clerk at bpcpenny17@gmail.com
We regret that due to the Covid-19 outbreak the Recreation Ground is currently closed to the public. For updates and further information however please contact the Clerk
https://www.robertcourts.co.uk/
Contact Us
Further information can be obtained from the Clerk Penny Aldridge Telephone 01993 812585 (office hours only) or email bpcpenny17@gmail.com or using the form below.