South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) is inviting residents to comment as it works towards the Joint Local Plan 2041.
Using feedback from its first Joint Local Plan consultation in 2022 and a range of new research, it has drawn up different options and drafted new planning policies that help address the climate emergency, protect and restore nature, and meet the needs of residents. Continue reading
Oxfordshire residents can now dispose of limited amounts of DIY waste for free at the county’s household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) by using an online booking system.
Residents can dispose of up to five standard DIY items for free, or one plasterboard sheet, once every seven days. Examples of DIY waste include baths, sinks, toilets, cisterns, and a 20 litre bag of rubble or tiles. Five of these items would make Continue reading
Residents should be aware that the Parish Council has received a report of an unexpected late night caller on an elderly resident.
The resident did not know the caller and fortunately did not allow him into her home. The council advises residents to be very cautious with any unexpected callers, particularly if it is late in the evening.
Neighbours may also like to check on any elderly residents near them to make sure they Continue reading
Ann Tomline writes …
I am collecting candle stubs or unwanted candles for Ukraine. A group of Ukrainian people around the area remake them into lights.
People in Ukraine are having to use candles as there are constant power cuts. As we all know, they are having a really rough time so any small thing we can do helps.
I am happy for people to leave them on my veranda at Sandalwood Cottage (opposite the Continue reading
The pop-up café at Pendon Museum will be open again on Wednesday 10th January from 10am to 12noon.
This is a free drop-in event, with just a small charge for drinks and cake to cover the costs. All donations from the cakes go to support a local group, so please go along and support it if you can.
The café is friendly to dog walkers, but they will need to have their refreshment outside Continue reading
Further to yesterday’s post about flooding on the road to Clifton Hampden, the road has now been closed.
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for rain across southern England, including the whole of Oxfordshire, over the next few days.
There is information about flood warnings and flood alerts on the Oxfordshire County Council news website. Continue reading
The Parish Council has been advised that the road to Clifton Hampden is flooded. This is due to very heavy rain over the last week or two which has led to high river levels in Oxfordshire.
Motorists are advised not to attempt to drive through floodwater as they run the risk of becoming stranded.
There is more advice and information on the OCC website.
On 20th February, Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) will meet to agree its budget for the next financial year (2024-25).
Every year, the council asks for residents’ views and this year there is a new way to tell it what is important to you, by using its online budget simulator.
You can have a go at balancing the budget and share your priorities with the decision Continue reading
As in previous years, South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has arranged for Christmas trees to be collected from the grass verge next to the entrance to Bodkin’s Recreation Ground.
Leave trees there by Friday 12th January – they will be collected on Saturday 13th January.
Please do not leave trees inside the gate as they will not be collected. See the flyer below. Continue reading
The Keep Britain Tidy campaign has asked the Parish Council to promote Buy Nothing New Month.
The month-long campaign is all about protecting the planet by reducing waste, and at a time when many are worried about the rising cost of living, it’s also about saving money.
People are encouraged to cherish the stuff they already have, repair things rather than Continue reading
