Highlights: All current Trustees of the “old” OCA have now signed and agreed, allowing us to wind up OCA and move fully to OCO SCIO. Our new QS has come back with revised costs for the village hall, which are reduced but still need further input. We have been informed by our solicitor that the land purchase should be tied up before the end of this year.

Meeting minutes 5.11.24

Highlights: RES gave a presentation to the Committee about the new energy storage facility proposed for a location near Branxton Farm. Updated village hall drawings from CSY were review with a view to resubmitting to ELC Planning.

Meeting minutes 2.4.24

Highlights: CSY Architects had provided a series of revised sketches, which took into consideration comments/recommendations made by the ELC Planner. These were discussed with a view to moving to a final Planning Application. Still no progress from Savills on the land purchase. ELC have advised that they are willing to empty new dog waste bins if OCA can install them.

Meeting minutes 2.3.24

Highlights: ELC advised that we should hear back on the village hall pre planning application by 22nd Feb. Purchase of village hall land shows no progress, despite all being agreed between OCA and the estate. On-demand bus service to start potentially as early as 12th Feb!

Meeting minutes 6.2.24

Highlights: AGMs for both OCA bodies took place. Both committees were re-elected, with the welcome addition of Iain Blackwood. Major project update on the new hall was given, following the AGMs.

Meeting minutes 28.1.24

Highlights: Correspondence between CSY and the ELC on the Pre Planning application has begun, with some focus on the suggested parking area. Committee agreed on the need to increase efforts to contact Community Windpower regarding their financial contribution to the hall project.

AGM preparation underway!

Meeting minutes 9.1.24

Highlights: Pre Planning application draft has been supplied by CSY for OCA committee to read over before submission.

Christmas and New Year’s Day parties planned, as well as upcoming AGM!

Meeting minutes 5.12.23

Highlights: Pre Planning application work has begun in CSY and they plan an onsite visit to better assess parking options. Legal fees for the land purchase have been advised and although larger than expected, OCA agreed to go ahead with the purchase. Children’s Christmas party will be December 17th!

Meeting minutes 7.11.23

Highlights: CSY have contacted with ELC Planning and Roads to clear up apparent contradictions vs published Planning Standards regarding the parking requirements for the new hall. Awaiting response. Various parking schemes have been discussed between CSY and OCA. The point of maintaining the conservation status of the village green has been raised as a strong counter to the most obvious parking locations. Land purchase price agreed – just waiting on precise legal fees.

Meeting minutes 3.10.23

Highlights: Community meetings for the Local Place Plan were arranged. ELC have replied to the village hall Planning Application with some concerns. Key objections, amongst other points, were lack of new parking, and the moving of stone material from the existing village green wall. CSY have advised that we should withdraw the application and submit a Pre Planning application, which should facilitate more detailed discussions with ELC. OCA have agreed to this.

Meeting minutes 6.9.23