Oxfordshire is aiming to encourage more passengers back on to the buses through closer working to improve services in the county.
Oxfordshire County Council’s (OCC) Cabinet, in its role as local transport authority, has agreed to establish an ‘enhanced partnership’ by April 2022 and has invited all of Oxfordshire’s local bus operators to participate in it.
The new approach allows the council to have greater input into items such as timetables, Continue reading
The photographs below show the Pump Track at Acklings at the end of last weekend’s work, thanks to the efforts of a fantastic team of local volunteers.
The majority of the materials have been donated by Vanderbilt Homes, with funds raised being used to purchase the extra gravel required to finish the project. PMS Oxford kindly loaned a digger and other equipment to help shift the 230 tonnes of soil and 19 tonnes of gravel. Continue reading
Nine teams entered this year’s annual Rounders Tournament organised by Long Wittenham Athletics Club at Bodkins last Saturday. The winners, by a close shave, were Robs Ringers from Didcot. One of the other teams was a group of PE teachers who competed against some of their pupils.
Organiser Steve Bolton said: “It was a great family day which everyone enjoyed. It was encouraging to see a team from Long Wittenham taking part in the tournament and we Continue reading
Good progress was made on the Pump Track at Acklings yesterday (19th June). What started as three huge piles of soil is now looking decidedly like a pump track, thanks to the team of volunteers.
People are signed up for today, but a few more would be welcome – many hands make light work!
So, if you are at a loose end and fancy some fresh air and a bit of exercise, please come Continue reading
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A new book has been published this week based around Wittenham Clumps. The author is Peter Adamson, a resident of Brightwell-cum -Sotwell.
The book consists of a series of essays on a variety of topics relating to people, historical events, science and natural history. Each topic has a connection with the Clumps. The book ends with an account of the history of England as Continue reading
Residents are urged to have their say on highways and transport issues around the county, including congestion, safety, cycling and the condition of roads and footpaths.
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) has launched a number of roads and transport online surveys, which are open to the public. The council is keen to hear views as soon as possible but people will have the chance to Continue reading
Residents are advised to be on their guard against criminals and scammers who continue to target communities in Oxfordshire. The warning come as part of Scams Awareness Fortnight, which launches today (14th June).
Oxfordshire County Council’s (OCC) trading standards team has received recent reports of scams targeting people using emails, text messages, and social media, pretending to be Continue reading
Emma Newman of the Pump Track project team writes …
Residents may have noticed things happening at Acklings Field in preparation for the building of the Pump Track. We are very excited and thrilled at the response in terms of donations and the number of people who have offered their time and muscle power, and cake making and sandwich making skills. Thank you so much.
If you have already volunteered, information will be emailed to you shortly with Continue reading
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