Category Archives: Parish Council

Lorry Driver Fined for Weight Limit Breach

The driver of a heavy goods lorry who ignored the weight restriction through the village has been fined, and it’s thanks to an alert villager who took a picture on a mobile phone. The driver was travelling through the village … Continue reading

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Lady Grove Closure Update

The Parish Council has now had confirmation from Network Management at Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) that the Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) for the closure of the B4016 Lady Grove will now operate from 31st August 2020 up to and … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Household Enquiry Form

South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has asked the Parish Council to inform residents that shortly, every home in South Oxfordshire will receive a yellow letter (a ‘Household Enquiry Form’) requiring residents to confirm everyone over the age of 16 who … Continue reading

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Vanderbilt Homes Amendments

Vanderbilt Homes has submitted another set of amendments (dated 24th July) to its planning application for the housing development on the corner of Fieldside and Didcot Road. There are twenty-three new documents.  The deadline for comments has been set as … Continue reading

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Neptune Wood Meadow Closed

The meadow next to Neptune Wood is now closed during August and early September to prepare the field for grazing. The owners of the wood and adjoining field, the environmental charity Earth Trust, suspended the closure of the meadow in … Continue reading

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