On 26th September the Inspectors examining the Joint Local Plan wrote to South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils advising them to withdraw the plan from examination, citing a single technical matter, the Duty to Cooperate, specifically with Oxford City Council.
The councils have now written an open letter in which they state that the Planning Continue reading
The HIF1 Infrastructure Project is expected to start construction early next year. The project will deliver four main elements:
(1) The creation of a dual carriageway east of Milton Interchange.
(2) A new single-carriageway road and bridge over the A4130, Great Western Main Line, and Milton Road. Continue reading
A reminder that early-bird tickets for Fireworks Night on Saturday 1st November are now on sale, but only until Friday, 10th October. After that date, full price tickets apply.
Buying your tickets early is the best way to make sure you don’t miss out as this event usually sells out. You’ll also save money with the early-bird price, and you can relax knowing your place is secured without the last-minute Continue reading
Residents who are not already subscribers to South Oxfordshire District Council’s digital newsletter “South News” may like to download the latest edition here.
Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.
Some residents may be aware that Oxfordshire’s County Council (OCC) will be introducing a £5 daily charge for car drivers that pass one of six points in Oxford, located on roads with high levels of congestion.
The congestion charge is being implemented due to traffic issues caused by the long-term closure of Botley Road, which has in turn delayed the introduction of the authority’s traffic filter scheme. Continue reading
Get all the news and information in the latest edition of the Pendon Museum Newsletter.
More information on the Pendon website: www.pendonmuseum.com
The Bonfire Night Team writes …
We’re thrilled that Village Bonfire Night is returning on Saturday 1st November on Ward’s Field (the big field behind the Pendon Museum).
It’s always a magical evening — with a roaring bonfire, delicious BBQ, mulled wine, twinkling lights, and a spectacular fireworks display. The event is run Continue reading
The Public Health and Community Safety team at Oxfordshire County Council has asked the Parish Council to promote Stotober, the anuual public health campaign run by the NHS that encourages smokers to quit during the month of October.
There are lots of resources available to help including SmokeFree Oxon, the new smoking cessation support service in Oxfordshire provided by Continue reading
Prew Bowtell, Long Wittenham Poppy Appeal Organiser, writes …
Would you like to join the team of village Poppy Appeal Volunteers?
This year’s appeal runs from Thursday 23rd October until Tuesday 11th November. Volunteers go round the village knocking on doors and offering various poppy-related items for a donation. We try to do the door-to-door Continue reading
