South Oxfordshire tops the recycling tables again

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Admin

South Oxfordshire District Council has been named the best recycler in DEFRA’s annual recycling league tables for 2015/16 (66.6% recycling rate), with neighbouring Vale of White Horse District Council in fourth place (64.8% recycling rate).

It’s the third year in a row that South Oxfordshire has topped the table, although the Vale has dropped from second last year to fourth. This is in part due to big improvements from other councils – the recycling rates from East Riding of Yorkshire, which is in second place, improved by over eight per cent.

The good news comes despite a small drop in the recycling figures in both districts due to Continue reading →

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Free Car Parking

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Admin

South Oxfordshire District Council is providing free parking on various days in the run up to Christmas.  It is free in district council car parks all day on the following days during December:

Abingdon: Saturdays – 17th, 24th
Didcot: Tuesdays – 13th and 20th
Faringdon: Saturday 17th
Goring: Saturdays – 17th and 24th
Henley: Tuesday 20th
Thame: Saturdays – 17th and 24th
Wantage: Fridays – 16th and 23rd
Wallingford: Thursdays – 15th and 22nd

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Sign Up for SODC Newsletter

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Admin

Residents are encouraged to sign up for “South News”, South Oxfordshire District Council’s newsletter which is published every two months.

“South News” keeps residents in touch with news from the council, including the latest on planning and housing in South Oxfordshire, news on recycling collections and events at leisure centres and Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot.

To receive “South News” visit www.southoxon.gov.uk/southnews.

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Didcot Garden Town – Have Your Say

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Admin

Didcot Garden Town is a major part of the plan for development in the District.  South Oxfordshire District Council is keen to speak to as many people as possible and a new interactive website has been launched at www.didcotgardentown.co.uk.  It allows people to pin their ideas, comments and suggestions for Didcot to a map of the town, as well as to see what other people are commenting on.  Anyone living in Didcot and surrounding villages is urged to have their say.

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Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 8th December

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Admin

The Parish Council has its monthly meeting this coming Thursday evening (8th December) at 7:30pm in the Village Hall.

Download the agenda here.

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Anti Quarry Photo Competition

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Admin

Bachport – the group opposed to plans for a huge quarry at Clifton Hampden – is launching a photography competition. Called #sorrybutNOquarry the competition is open to everyone and will give the public the opportunity to express artistically how they feel about the prospect of a gravel pit and concrete plant being built on the Oxfordshire Green Belt, overlooking the river Thames and the Thames path.

Bachport is inviting people to take a photo they feel describes or evokes the idea. Digital manipulation will be allowed. There are two sections: Adult and Junior, and under 16. All entries to be sent as a JPG/Jpeg, landscape format, using the highest resolution possible, Continue reading →

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Kler Planning Application – Update

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Admin

Many of you have made a note of the Planning Committee meeting dates in order that you can attend and protest against this application.

It was announced yesterday (22nd November) that it will not be dealt with this year.

This is of course good news as it allows the Neighbourhood Plan team more time to finish the work of revising the Plan.

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Villagers Urged to Fight Housing Plans

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Admin

Long Wittenham residents are being urged to step up the fight against plans to build 36 homes off Fieldside on the site of the old Challis Farm. In December or January South Oxfordshire District Council’s planning committee is expected to discuss the proposals by development promoter Kler.

The parish council says it conflicts with its proposed Neighbourhood Plan because it does not provide the community facilities outlined in the NP – a new school, village hall and shop – which are necessary if the village is to improve community facilities for all age groups.

Road safety access on to Didcot Road for vehicles and pedestrians and environmental concerns are other issues worrying villagers. Earlier this year more than 80 villagers Continue reading →

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Bonfire Boost For Charities

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Admin

Six organisations shared in the £1,200 profit made from the annual Long Wittenham bonfire and fireworks night on 5th November.

The event – organised by the parish council and supported by Wittenham Warriors – attracted more than 400 people to Ward’s Field.

The biggest recipient was the Earth Trust which received £300. The Sylva Foundation, St Mary’s church, the Stroke Association and the Churchill hospital League of Friends each received £200. The Pendon  Museum received £100.

The Earth Trust manages Wittenham Clumps, Little Wittenham Wood and Neptune Continue reading →

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Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 17th November

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Admin

A reminder that the Parish Council has its monthly meeting this coming Thursday evening (17th November) at 7:30pm in the Village Hall.

View the agenda here.

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