Category Archives: District Councillor

Notice of Elections

Parish Council and District Council elections will take place in South Oxfordshire on Thursday 4th May 2023. Nomination papers for these elections must be submitted to the Returning Officer at the South Oxfordshire District Council offices, Abbey House, Abbey Close, … Continue reading

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New Trees

Residents may have noticed that sixteen new trees have appeared around the village. The Parish Council is keen to support the various green initiatives to plant trees to help clean and enhance the environment, so with some financial help from … Continue reading

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District Councillor Community Grants

South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has launched a new round of funding from the Councillor Community Grants scheme, with applicants being encouraged to think about funding for projects that would contribute to the district council’s Corporate Plan priorities: to protect … Continue reading

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Councillor Community Grant Scheme

A new round of funding is now open to help local charities and organisations in South Oxfordshire.  Earlier this year, South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) awarded £165,000 worth of grants to 96 projects across the district. As a part of … Continue reading

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Picnic Table at Westfield Play Area

The Parish Council has purchased and installed a new picnic table at the Westfield Play Area. The table was funded from the the village’s district councillor Sam Casey-Rerhaye’s community grant fund. Last year, the Parish Council replaced worn out facilities … Continue reading

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20mph Zone Update

There was a wide-ranging discussion of issues surrounding a proposed 20mph zone through the village at a second meeting with county council consultant Colin Davis and local councillors. Those attending the ‘virtual’ meeting were Mr Davis, county councillor Dr Pete … Continue reading

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Local Plan Splits District Council

The adoption of the South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) Local Plan was reported here on 13th December.  However, it has led to a split in the ruling Liberal-Democrat-Green coalition which no longer has an overall majority on the council. The … Continue reading

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District Councillor Letter

Residents who have been following the progress of South Oxfordshire District Council’s Local Plan, will be interested to read a letter which our district councillor, Sam Casey-Rerhaye, sent to the editor of the Oxford Mail/Times yesterday. Read the letter here.

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SODC Local Plan Update

It looks as if the end of the road is in sight for South Oxfordshire District Council’s (SODC) re-drawn Local Plan which has been at the centre of controversy with the Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick. At the recent public hearing … Continue reading

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Traffic Fears When Lockdown is Relaxed

A  group of district councillors is urging Oxfordshire County Council to take steps to reduce the risk of traffic volumes increasing, if and when the Coronavirus lockdown measures are eased. Four councillors known as “Walking and Cycle Champions”, including Green … Continue reading

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