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OCC Passes Motion to Accept SODC Planning Powers
Our District Councillor Sam Casey-Rerhaye sent this report of the Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) meeting at which the motion to accept South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) planning powers was debated: Local democracy means nothing to County Councillors it seems. An … Continue reading
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New Associate Team Vicar Appointed
It has been announced that, following the appointment process in January, The Bishop of Dorchester and the Team Rector will appoint the Revd Canon Mark Haworth as Associate Team Vicar (HfD)* in the Dorchester Team Ministry, within which he will … Continue reading
Annual Parish Assembly
The Annual Parish Assembly will take place on Thursday 12th March at 7:30pm in the Village Hall. This is an opportunity for residents to hear from the Chairman of the Parish Council, District & County Councillors, community groups and other … Continue reading
Vanderbilt Homes and Didcot Road Traffic Calming
Some residents have asked if it is worth objecting? Well, yes it is! You may think that objecting to new developments in the village is not worth the bother as no-one takes any notice. Recently we saw the plans for … Continue reading
Going, Going, Gone!
In gale force winds and rain, the last remnant of Didcot Power Station, the 654 feet chimney, came crashing to the ground yesterday morning (9th February). It was the end of an era for the coal-fired power station – victim … Continue reading
Preparing for Storm Ciara
Residents will be aware that Storm Ciara is on the way and it is likely that there will be high winds and heavy rain across the East of England and South East this weekend. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), … Continue reading
Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 13th February
The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 13th February. All residents are invited to attend. Download the agenda here.
Didcot Road Works Consultation Deadline
The deadline for comments on Oxfordshire Council Council’s (OCC) plans to realign the Didcot Road, install a zebra crossing and new traffic calming, to facilitate the Vanderbilt housing development on the corner of Didcot Road and Fieldside is Friday 14th … Continue reading
OCC to Debate Motion to Accept Planning Powers Stripped from SODC
Next Tuesday (11th February), Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) will debate whether to accept a transfer of planning powers from South Oxfordshire County Council (SODC) if the Secretary of State for Housing offers it to them. The meeting starts at 10.30am … Continue reading
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VE Day 75th Anniversary Celebrations
Followers of this website will be aware that the village is planning to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day in style on Bank Holiday Friday 8th May. The team organising the celebrations has designed two splendid posters (see below) … Continue reading