In this document you will find the aims and objectives of the Parish Council together with the Parish Councillor who will take primary responsibility for managing the objective. Please feel free to contact the nominated person or any councillor on issues that you feel are relevant.

AIM

To maintain the quality of rural life in the village for the benefit of all residents, whilst improving amenities whenever appropriate and within budget.

OBJECTIVES

1. Conduct affairs according to the recommended codes of practice and ruling legislation. Ensure accounts are appropriately managed and audited in a timely manner.
Ambrose McGinn & Clerk, Stuart Hillston

2. Maintain the quality of the roadways and verges with particular attention to grass verges and hedges. Lobby when appropriate Bucks County Council to improve the roadways and pavements paying particular attention to road safety. Ensure working street lighting.
Mark Ryan

3. Vigorously pursue any relevant and effective traffic calming measures. Actively take part in the countywide process of reducing vehicle speeds within and around Oving.
Chris George

4. Input to all relevant planning and development proposals at the local, regional and government level as much as they impact on the quality of life and rural nature of Oving.
All councillors via Clerk, Stuart Hillston

5. Liase in a positive manner with our councillors for AVDC and Bucks County Council to ensure smooth cooperation between the local councils and ourselves.
Ambrose McGinn

6. Deal with acts of vandalism in a timely and whenever possible immediate manner to deter further acts. Operate a zero tolerance attitude and whenever possible report offenders to the police for action and seek to recover costs from the perpetrator.
Ambrose McGinn

7. Manage the upkeep and improvement to the recreation ground (REC) in an appropriate and sensitive way to ensure this important facility continues to appeal to all in the village as a key amenity for their use.
Roger Ball & Mark Ryan
specifically:

a. Renovate to an acceptable standard as a meeting room the historic Reading Room.
b. Evaluate the opportunity to either renovate or replace the pavilion with facilities more appropriately matched to the demands of those using the recreation ground.
c. Consider the viability of renovating or alternative future for the large white store behind the pavilion.
d. Continue with the upkeep of the children's area including basketball court.
e. Improve the surrounding verges of the car park to make as attractive as the rest of the REC.

8. Manage a positive relationship with clubs and societies using the REC particularly the tennis and football clubs through a well managed REC ground committee.
Roger Ball

9. Communicate effectively with all residents through the parish magazine and Oving web site.
Ambrose McGinn & Clerk, Stuart Hillston

10. Continue to provide adequate numbers of dog bins. Promote the use of dog bins and when necessary use local government powers to act against persistent dog fouling owners.
Ambrose McGinn

11. Manage effective risk assessment for all areas falling under the accountability of Oving Parish Council.
Clerk, Stuart Hillston

Email addresses for the councillors and clerk can be found by using the link "Contact Us".