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Playareas Update
Residents will be aware that from today (15th June), some of the Covid-19 restrictions imposed by the Government have been eased.
People can now visit any type of shop and some additional outdoor attractions such as drive-in cinemas, and animal attractions like zoos, farms and safari parks.
However, the Government still views playgrounds as being of high risk due to the possibility of close contact and touching surfaces, and consequently, the playground Continue reading
Drayton and Redbridge Waste Centres
Visitors to two of Oxfordshire’s household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) are being advised of slight changes to traffic arrangements.
The traffic management just outside of Drayton HWRC and Redbridge HWRC has been altered: cars are no longer accessing site via the golf course at Drayton or the Park and Ride at Redbridge. They have reverted to the to the normal pre-lockdown arrangements of accessing sites directly. All other HWRCs continue to be able Continue reading
New Search for Cycling Routes and Paths
Fresh momentum has been injected into the search for new footpaths and cycling routes between Long Wittenham and Clifton Hampden.
A team of parish councillors and residents has been revived after seven years. Previous efforts were thwarted by landowners and farmers worried by damage to crops and disturbance to grazing sheep and cattle. But it’s hoped that new landowners could be more receptive to the creation of routes for walkers and cyclists. Continue reading
Village Hall Committee AGM
The Village Hall Committee will hold its Annual General Meeting at 8pm on Thursday 18th June via Zoom video conferencing. All residents are invited.
Anyone wishing to attend should contact Barrie Henderson via email at henderson323@gmail.com by 5pm on Tuesday 16th June.
Volunteers to join the committee will be welcome.
Pledge Support for Carers Week
To mark Carers Week (8th to 14th June), Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is celebrating the contribution carers make to families and communities across Oxfordshire.
A carer is someone who provides care and support to a family member or someone who has a disability, mental or physical illness, or who needs extra help as they grow older. There are around 6.5 million carers in the UK, looking after older, seriously ill or disabled people. Continue reading
Thames Water Update
Thames Water has asked the Parish Council to pass on the following information to residents:
As a provider of life essential supplies, Thames Water works hard to ensure water never stops flowing but from time to time, things can go wrong. In these events, we try to deliver bottled water to people with water-dependent medical conditions (e.g. at-home dialysis) and to those with mobility issues, first of all.
As key workers, we support the NHS, the councils, our carers and charities in order meet Continue reading
Air Pollution Reduced in South Oxfordshire
Yesterday (5th June) was World Environment Day and South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils announced that following lockdown, there has been a marked reduction in air pollution in our districts – down by nearly 60% in one location.
The lack of traffic and the increase in walking and cycling has helped improve the local air quality across southern Oxfordshire.
The councils’ Environmental Protection team has been monitoring the effect of the Continue reading
From the Leaders of South and Vale District Councils
An open letter from Cllr Sue Cooper, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council, and Cllr Emily Smith, Leader of the Vale of White Horse District Council.
As we come to the end of Volunteering Week, we wanted to express our heartfelt thanks and gratitude, on behalf of South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils, to all of the incredible volunteers who have stepped up to the plate over the past couple of months to make an enormous difference to their communities. Continue reading
Field Closure Suspended
Earth Trust, owners of Neptune Wood and adjoining meadow, have had a change of mind and suspended the closure of the field until the middle of July. It follows complaints from villagers who say it’s a valuable open space for dog owners and walkers.
The director of Programmes and Partnerships, Ian Nutt, said Earth Trust has taken the exceptional circumstances into consideration this year and agreed to suspend the closure of the field for a further six weeks until the middle of July. Continue reading