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Beware Coronavirus Scams
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is warning residents to be on their guard against criminals and scammers exploiting the Coronavirus situation. OCC’s trading standards team has received reports of scams targeting people by email, text messages, and on the doorstep. There … Continue reading
Vanderbilt Homes Amendments
Vanderbilt Homes has submitted another set of amendments (dated 31st October) to its planning application for the housing development on the corner of Fieldside and Didcot Road. There are six new documents, including a new presentation layout plan, storey heights … Continue reading
Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 12th November
The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting via Zoom video conferencing at 7:30pm on Thursday 12th November. Download the agenda here. If members of the public have any comments they wish to make on items on the agenda, they … Continue reading
Councils Call For More Help
District Councils in Oxfordshire have called on the Government for more financial support as Covid-19 continues to hit the fragile economy and puts increasing pressure on local services. In a letter to Robert Jenrick, the Housing Communities and Local Government … Continue reading
SODC Objects to Proposed Planning Reforms
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has written to the Government stating strong objections to several proposed reforms to the current planning system. The Government’s proposed changes were outlined in the Planning for the Future white paper. The council sent a … Continue reading
Playgrounds Update
Under the new Covid-19 restrictions that are to be imposed by the Government from tomorrow (Thursday 5th November), playgrounds in the village can remain open. However, please be be aware that the equipment is not cleaned or sanitised and users … Continue reading
Safe Path Through Wood Centre
The Sylva Foundation plans to re-route a permissive footpath through its premises off Little Wittenham Road. It will make it safer for walkers to avoid traffic which uses the Wood Centre. The Parish Council and the village’s footpath warden David … Continue reading
Extra Garden Waste Collection
Residents who are signed up for brown bin collections can put out twice as much garden waste on Thursday 5th November. South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) is giving those who are part of the paid-for service the opportunity to put … Continue reading
Watch Out, Thieves About!
There have been reports of recent nefarious activity in the village. A catalytic converter was stolen from a car in Saxons Heath during the night last week, and someone was caught on camera in a garden in St John’s Row, … Continue reading
Off-Street Parking Consultation
Residents in South Oxfordshire are being encouraged to give their views on proposed changes to parking arrangements in the district council’s off-street car parks. Over the summer, South Oxfordshire District Council’s Cabinet agreed to amend the district’s parking policy, including … Continue reading