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Hosepipe Ban

Posted on August 18, 2022 by Admin

Thames Water has announced that it is imposing a hosepipe ban (also known as a Temporary Use Ban) on everyone to whom it supplies water from Wednesday 24th August. A fine of up to £1,000 can be imposed on those … Continue reading →

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Electric Blanket Testing

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Admin

Oxfordshire County Council Trading Standards is again offering is annual free electric blanket testing for residents during September. You can either go to one of the testing sessions or arrange for a blanket to be collected from your home. See … Continue reading →

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Neptune Wood Meadow Closed

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Admin

Some residents will have noticed that Neptune Wood meadow is closed. Earth Trust has announced that it needs to allow the field to be grazed safely by its sheep and so the permissive footpath that runs between Sylva Foundation and … Continue reading →

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Bridges Repaired

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Admin

Residents will be pleased to hear that a bridleway bridge and footpath bridge in the village have recently been repaired by Oxfordshire County Council (OCC), thanks to prompting by the village’s footpath warden, David Corney. The bridleway bridge across Moor … Continue reading →

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Ruth McCreight – Service of Thanksgiving

Posted on August 14, 2022 by Admin

The Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Ruth McCreight will take place on Friday 26th August at 11:30am at St Mary’s Church.  Everyone is invited. Her family is hosting a lunch at The Old Farmhouse afterwards so please do … Continue reading →

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Council Thanks Former Chairman

Posted on August 13, 2022 by Admin

Parish Councillors acknowledged the service of former chairman Gordon Rogers at a short ceremony held at the Westfield Road play area recently. Three trees have been planted, one of which marks the service Mr Rogers has given to the council.  … Continue reading →

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Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Survey

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Admin

South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) is asking people to share their views on how it can make it easier for people with different needs to access its services, support and information. In doing so, residents can help to create a … Continue reading →

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Extreme Weather Warning

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Admin

Residents will be aware that the Met Office has issued extreme heat warnings for today (11th) through to Sunday (14th). There is lots of useful advice on the Oxfordshire County Council news website.

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Road Closure – Ladygrove

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Admin

The Parish Council has been advised by the Network Management Team at Oxfordshire County Council that the closure of the B4016 Ladygrove, to repair an emergency gas escape by SGN, is expected to last until 16th August. Any new information … Continue reading →

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Waste Collections

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Admin

South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has advised that the hot weather this week might slow the waste collection crews down, and on particularly hot days, they might be unable to complete their rounds. If your bins are not emptied on … Continue reading →

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