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Beware Unwanted Callers
Residents should be aware that the Parish Council has received a report of an unexpected late night caller on an elderly resident. The resident did not know the caller and fortunately did not allow him into her home. The council … Continue reading
Candles for Ukraine
Ann Tomline writes … I am collecting candle stubs or unwanted candles for Ukraine. A group of Ukrainian people around the area remake them into lights. People in Ukraine are having to use candles as there are constant power cuts. … Continue reading
Pendon Museum Pop-up Café
The pop-up café at Pendon Museum will be open again on Wednesday 10th January from 10am to 12noon. This is a free drop-in event, with just a small charge for drinks and cake to cover the costs. All donations from … Continue reading
Road to Clifton Hampden Closed
Further to yesterday’s post about flooding on the road to Clifton Hampden, the road has now been closed. The Met Office has issued a weather warning for rain across southern England, including the whole of Oxfordshire, over the next few … Continue reading
Road to Clifton Hampden Flooded
The Parish Council has been advised that the road to Clifton Hampden is flooded. This is due to very heavy rain over the last week or two which has led to high river levels in Oxfordshire. Motorists are advised not … Continue reading
OCC Budget Consultation
On 20th February, Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) will meet to agree its budget for the next financial year (2024-25). Every year, the council asks for residents’ views and this year there is a new way to tell it what is … Continue reading
Christmas Tree Recycling
As in previous years, South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has arranged for Christmas trees to be collected from the grass verge next to the entrance to Bodkin’s Recreation Ground. Leave trees there by Friday 12th January – they will be … Continue reading
Buy Nothing New Month
The Keep Britain Tidy campaign has asked the Parish Council to promote Buy Nothing New Month. The month-long campaign is all about protecting the planet by reducing waste, and at a time when many are worried about the rising cost … Continue reading
Christmas Waste and Recycling Collections
As usual, waste and recycling collections change over the festive period. Brown bin collections (garden waste) are suspended while crews concentrate on collecting the extra waste from Christmas. For details of the changes, see below. There is more information on … Continue reading
South News – December 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.