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Wild Parishes Webinars

During summer 2020, Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) hosted a series of webinars explaining how villages and parish councils can help promote wildlife and biodiversity. Copies of the presentations and supplementary information can be found here.

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Smiley SID

Kennington Parish Council has recently purchased a Speed Indicator Device (SID), which will be moved around the village to remind motorists to travel below the speed limit. Sid has spent the first few days outside St Swithun’s School tracking over 6000 vehicles travelling southbound through Kennington over the last six days. The average speed of …

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Electric Blanket Testing 2020

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Abingdon Neighbourhood Newsletter- September 2020

PrioritiesAnti-social behaviour (ASB):PCSO Selene Moquet has received reports of ASB in the Radley Road Industrial Estate. This is already on her regular patrol plan but she will be increasing these visits over the coming weeks. Due to a recent report of motorcycles riding anti-socially around Thrupp Lane in Radley, PCSO Maddie Highmoor has increased her patrols …

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Parish Council Meeting 10th September 2020

An online meeting of Kennington Parish Council will take place on Thursday 10th September at 7.30pm. Please see the agenda for Zoom link and joining instructions.

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Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme – Investigation in Kendall Copse

The Environment Agency has advised that ground investigation work will be taking place in Kendall Copse starting 10 August 2020. Update received from Project Director: “As part of the Environment Agency’s ongoing work for the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme, we need to carry out site investigations at Kendall Copse. The work being conducted is a …

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Respect, Protect, Enjoy – the Countryside Code

You may be aware of reports of litter in the countryside & farm animals being chased by loose dogs as more people enjoy our beautiful countryside; you may well have been affected by these problems.  The NFU are highlighting the need to Respect, Protect, Enjoy – use the Countryside Code.  The Campaign to Protect Rural …

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Permanent link to this article: https://kennington-pc.gov.uk/respect-protect-enjoy-the-countryside-code/

Littering at Playing Fields

Please help us keep our playing fields tidy by using the bins provided or taking your rubbish home. It is great to see so many people using our play areas, but please remember to tidy up after yourself!

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Road Closure – Westbound A423 slip road

Temporary Traffic Regulation Order – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Road Closure at Kennington, unnamed single carriageway (A423 Westbound slip road ) In the interests of public safety it will be necessary for Oxfordshire County Council to close a short section of the unnamed slip road A423 Westbound to facilitate safeguarding works to …

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Have your say on the future plans for Vale of White Horse

What do you think the council should focus on next? Working with other organisations to help local businesses get back on their feet after lockdown? Helping people live healthier lives? Tackling the climate emergency? Or all three and more? Vale of White Horse district councillors have put together a plan for the future of the …

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Parish Council Meeting 9th July 2020

An online meeting of Kennington Parish Council will take place on Thursday 9th July 2020 at 7.30pm. Please see the agenda for link and joining instructions.

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Play Areas in Kennington

Kennington Parish Council has re-opened the play areas in the village, in line with government guidance. In order for them to remain open, please follow the new guidelines so the play areas are safe for everyone to use. Each play area has a maximum capacity, which is displayed on a sign on the gate. Please …

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