Next Parish Council meeting is May 13th at 7pm in Murcott Village Hall
VACANCY FOR PARISH COUNCILLOR (CO-OPTION)
Would you like to help shape the future of our community?
Fencott and Murcott Parish Council has a vacancy for a Parish Councillor and is seeking applications from residents interested in being co-opted onto the Council.
Being a parish councillor is a rewarding way to serve your community and make a difference on local issues such as:
• Local services and facilities
• Planning matters
• Community projects
• The local environment
• Representing residents’ views
Who can apply?
To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old, a British, Commonwealth, or qualifying EU citizen, and meet one of the legal qualifications for office (for example live or work in the parish or nearby—full details available on request).
Interested?
Please submit a short expression of interest explaining why you would like to become a parish councillor by 13th May 2026 to:
Lynne Bustin (Parish Clerk) parishclerk@fandmpc.co.uk
Co-option will be considered at the Parish Council meeting on 13th May 2026.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Parish Clerk.
Help make a difference in your community — consider becoming a Parish Councillor.
Flooding
The parish experiences seasonal flooding of some roads. The Parish Council has invested in road signs to inform local traffic when there are issues. The Parish Council request sandbags from Oxfordshire County Council when required, which are available to collect from the side of the village hall.
The parish sits right on the Otmoor. The River Ray, many streams and ditches all flow through the area.
If there is a waterway on your property then you have riperian responsibilities to keep it clear. If the waterway is classified as a river then the Environment Agency are responsible for keeping it clear.
Rights of Way
There are many footpaths and bridleways through the parish. The Parish Council has installed an information board for the parish at The Splash to assist visitors planning to walk locally.
Village Hall
The Parish Council are responsible for the grass cutting at the hall, maintenance and insurance of the playground, and car park repairs.
The council also pays for an annual brown bin licence for the hall's garden waste.
Highways
The roads through the parish are in noticeably bad condition, due to lots of factors including erosion by flood water.
The Parish Council are working with Oxfordshire County Council to implement pot hole repairs and larger scale resurfacing works.
If you spot any issues with the highway, pavements or culverts in the parish you can report them via Fix My Street. Alternatively contact the Parish Council as they have Super User status and can report problems quickly.
Parish Assets
There are three dog bins and two litter bins in the parish, and the Parish Council pay for them to be emptied every fortnight. If you feel this is not enough please do contact us.
The Parish Noticeboards are located in the bus stops. They are updated regularly.
The Parish Council is responsible for maintaining two bus stops in the Parish. Currently there is only one service every Friday for market day in Bicester. The Parish Council are lobbying for a greater bus service for the area.