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High Street Closure
As if the confusion over the Lady Grove closure was not enough, the Parish Council has just been informed by Network Management at Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) of a temporary emergency road closure on the High Street whilst urgent works … Continue reading
Lady Grove Closure Update
Many residents will be aware that The B4016 Lady Grove was not closed yesterday as had been expected. The Parish Council contacted the contractors and has received the following email: Lady Grove Didcot Gasworks Our initial closure date was set … Continue reading
New Associate Team Vicar Appointed
It has been announced that the Bishop of Dorchester and the Team Rector will appoint the Revd Paul Wignall as Associate Team Vicar for the Bridge Group of Parishes. Paul is currently serving as Chaplain in Las Palmas on the … Continue reading
Electricity Outages – Update
Following the recent power outages, the Parish Council has been in communication with Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), which maintains the network in our area. The council has been advised that, currently, the supply to the village is isolated … Continue reading
Vanderbilt Homes Consultation Deadline
The consultation on Vanderbilt Homes’ latest set of amendments (dated 24th July) to its planning application for the housing development on the corner of Fieldside and Didcot Road ends tomorrow (Friday 14th August). Residents are encouraged to submit their opinions … Continue reading
Government Planning Consultations
Last week the Government launched two consultations on plans to overhaul the planning system and reform the way development is given the go ahead. The Government’s proposals entitled “Planning for the Future” are aimed at streamlining processes, achieving earlier community … Continue reading
Physical Activity Levels
Have you been more active than usual over the last five months or has the Covid-19 pandemic had a detrimental effect on your health and well-being? How do you feel about returning to activities and what measures would give you … Continue reading
SODC Local Plan Update
It looks as if the end of the road is in sight for South Oxfordshire District Council’s (SODC) re-drawn Local Plan which has been at the centre of controversy with the Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick. At the recent public hearing … Continue reading
Respect, Protect, Enjoy – the Countryside Code
Residents will be aware of reports of litter in the countryside and farm animals being chased by loose dogs as more people enjoy our beautiful countryside. Local landowners may well have been affected by these problems. @NFUCountryside is highlighting the … Continue reading
High Street Temporary Closure
The Parish Council was informed today of a temporary emergency road closure on the High Street whilst Openreach customer reconnection works are carried out for public safety reasons. The off peak closure and will operate from 10th to 14th August … Continue reading