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Category Archives: OCC
Electric Blanket Testing
For the past twenty years, Oxfordshire Trading Standards has provided free electric blanket testing for residents who have taken them to a test centre in their area. Unfortunately, this is not possible this year owing to Coronavirus. However, testing is … Continue reading
County Rejects Bridleway Status
In a process which has taken seven years, Oxfordshire County Council has rejected an application from the Parish Council to change the status of a footpath in the village into a bridleway. In June 2013 the Parish Council applied to … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
OCC Newsletter
Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.
Oxford City Bus Gates
The Government has asked all local authorities to introduce emergency transport schemes to facilitate safe, socially distanced transport links (particularly walking and cycling) to help restart the local economy whilst controlling the spread of Covid-19. Temporary bus gates have been … Continue reading
OCC Approves New River Crossing
Oxfordshire County Council’s (OCC) Cabinet has approved plans for the new road and river crossing linking Didcot with the Culham Science Centre. The decision will bring millions of pounds worth of highways improvements to the Didcot area. The Cabinet’s move … Continue reading
Social Care Consultation
Residents are being encouraged to share their experiences of adult social care to help Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) shape and improve the services it offers. In support of the “Because we all care”, a new campaign from the Care Quality … Continue reading