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Easter Egg Hunt
Despite the difficult situation, there is a plan to hold an Easter Egg Hunt for the children in the village from Good Friday 10th April through to Easter Monday 13th April (and beyond, if you feel like it). With over … Continue reading
Businesses Online Grant Form
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has asked the Parish Council to pass on the following information: The council has launched an online form to help local businesses apply for small business and retail grants. The form and more details can … Continue reading
Scoop That Poop
Residents with dogs are reminded to please pick up after their pets. The Parish Council has had some complaints about dog mess on a number of footpaths around the village. Now that we are all out walking in the village … Continue reading
Waste Collections Update
Further to our recent post about waste collections during the Coronavirus crisis, South Oxfordshire District Council has now suspended its kerbside service collecting small electrical items, batteries and textiles for recycling. The recycling centres for these items are unable to … Continue reading
Northfield Lane Footpath Closure
The Parish Council has been advised by the Traffic Regulations Team at Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) that a request has been received from Earth Trust for a temporary closure to apply to the footpath at the end of Northfield Lane … Continue reading
South & Vale Citizens Advice Virus Update
The Parish Council has received the following letter from the director of Oxfordshire South & Vale Citizens Advice: I thought I would let you know what is happening with the Citizens Advice Service in Oxfordshire South & Vale. We have … Continue reading
Waste Services Virus Update
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) reports that most waste collections are currently running as normal. The waste team’s well-tested service disruption plan is now in place. The waste contractor, Biffa, has suffered some staff shortages due to illness and self-isolation … Continue reading
Oxford Parking Charge Changes
Oxford City Council has announced that critical key workers will now be able to use council parking bays without time restriction or charge. The changes will apply to all on-street parking and open, council-run, car parks including pay and display … Continue reading
Coronavirus Scams
Residents are warned to be on their guard against criminals and scammers exploiting the Coronavirus situation. The Oxfordshire County Council’s Trading Standards team has received reports of scams targeting people via emails, text messages, and on the doorstep. Full details … Continue reading
Clap For Carers
The village stepped out in force last evening for Clap For Carers, paying tribute to NHS staff and volunteers who are helping to provide essential services during the Coronavirus emergency. People emerged from their homes and into the streets to … Continue reading