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Speed Survey Results
The Parish Council has received the results of the speed survey it recently commissioned on the High Street outside The Plough Inn – see below. The survey ran from Thursday 9th to Friday 17th November and data was collected on … Continue reading
Primary School Applications
The Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) School Admissions Team has asked the Parish Council to inform parents and carers of children born between 1st September 2019 and 31st August 2020 that they need to apply for a primary school place. The … Continue reading
Didcot Food Bank
The Rev David Haylett writes … The shops are stocking up with all sorts of Christmas goodies to tempt you as you do your shopping. Please remember those who may be less fortunate than you and who rely on Food … Continue reading
Fast Vehicle Using Fieldside
A vehicle was observed travelling at a dangerous speed along Fieldside between the Little Wittenham Road and the Didcot Road yesterday (Tuesday 21st November) at around 4.30pm. While vehicles are allowed to use Fieldside (it is a byway open to … Continue reading
Beware Loan Sharks
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is warning residents not to turn to loan sharks, who will be seeking to prey on people who are struggling financially in the lead up to, during and after the Christmas period. Illegal lenders or loan … Continue reading
Improvements at Acklings
Residents will be pleased to hear that some improvements have been made at the Acklings playground. The Pump Track has been weeded and re-surfaced; the basketball court has been enlarged by 40%; and the area in front of the main … Continue reading
OCC Newsletter
Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.
Lorry Watch
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) Trading Standards Officers and Thames Valley Police have been in the village today checking for lorries which might exceed the 7.5T weight limit. Unless delivering to nearby properties, lorries over 7.5T should not be coming through … Continue reading
Get Money Off Your Energy Bills
Resident Jim Brown writes … The Winter Energy Cashback scheme started again on 1st November. Figures suggest that only 3% of people with a smart meter are taking advantage of it. Here’s how it works:
South News – November Edition
Residents who are not already subscribers to South Oxfordshire District Council’s digital newsletter “South News” may like to download the latest edition here.