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Sires Hill Closure Update
On 8th February it was reported here that the roadworks on Sires Hill are being carried out in four phases, starting at the Wallingford Road end and progressing towards the Didcot Road. The fourth phase will be the section of … Continue reading
Saxons Heath Noticeboard
The public noticeboard at the entrance to Saxons Heath is to be moved to a new site on the green. Deborah Hawkins, who lives in Westfield Road, has a group of volunteers on Facebook and Whatsapp who are keen to … Continue reading
Oxfordshire Transport and Digital Connectivity Consultation
Residents and organisations across Oxfordshire are being offered the chance to help shape the transformation of transport and digital connectivity across the county in a new consultation. With the need for climate action, helping create healthy communities and addressing air … Continue reading
Planning Application Amendments
Following concerns raised by residents about the difficulty in understanding what has been changed when amendments are submitted to complex planning applications, the Parish Council wrote to Paula Fox the South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) Planning Service Development Manager. The … Continue reading
Vanderbilt Homes Update
Some residents will have noticed a flurry of activity in the last few days on the Vanderbilt Homes site on the corner of Didcot Road and Fieldside. Last week, parish councillors were given an update on the project by the … Continue reading
Clifton Hampden Bridge Closures Update
Residents will be aware that two separate closures of the Clifton Hampden Bridge are scheduled to start on 20th February and continue through March as originally detailed here. Signs have appeared either side of the bridge which suggest that the … Continue reading
Garden Waste Collections To Resume
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has announced that garden waste collections will resume from 22nd February. If you still have a Christmas tree, it will taken on the next garden waste collection day (25th February). If possible, cut it up … Continue reading
Taxi Licensing Policy Consultation
Members of the public and those involved in the taxi trade are being asked to comment on some potential changes to the joint taxi licensing policy for South Oxfordshire. South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) is responsible for licensing private hire … Continue reading
Clifton Hampden Road Open
Residents will be pleased to hear that the road to Clifton Hampden is open. The ‘road closed’ sign and bollards have been set to the side of the road. There is still some standing water on the road near the … Continue reading
County Council Sets Annual Budget
New investments and protection for frontline services are the chief features of the budget that Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) has set for 2021-22 and beyond. The council is investing in services that will have positive long-term impact for local communities. … Continue reading