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TTRO (T14372) Temporary Road Closure, Kennington, St Swithuns Road**revised start date**

Please be advised that the start date for this closure has been revised and will now start on 28 October 2024, the finishing date remains the same. A revised notice of order is attached.

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Have Your Say – Public Consultation on the replacement of Forest Side play area

As some of you may be aware, the play area at Forest Side, has had to be closed, duje to safety concerns, as the timber has become rotten and due to last winter’s weather and the relentless damp and weather conditions the rotting has increased. As a result of this a Working Party was created …

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Permanent link to this article: https://kennington-pc.gov.uk/have-your-say-public-consultation-on-the-replacement-of-forest-side-play-area/

CCTV appeal following assault – Oxford

We’re (Thames Velley Police) releasing an image of an individual officers would like to speak to following an assault in Oxford.  On Friday 27 September at approximately 4pm on Rampion Close, the 12-year-old victim and friends were on the bus when the offender became abusive towards them. The offender was then asked to leave the …

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Permanent link to this article: https://kennington-pc.gov.uk/cctv-appeal-following-assault-oxford/

Councils prevent rise in local homelessness despite an increase in demand on services

Eviction by family and friends top reason for home loss in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse As global attention turns to World Homeless Day, South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse district councils have managed to keep local homeless levels low despite an increase in demand on services. Whilst national homeless figures …

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Permanent link to this article: https://kennington-pc.gov.uk/councils-prevent-rise-in-local-homelessness-despite-an-increase-in-demand-on-services/

Revised 3 TTRO (T13934) Temporary Road Closure – Abingdon, A4183, Oxford Road

A request has been received from National Highways for a temporary road closure to apply to a section of A4138 Oxford Road whilst essential Deck refurbishment of the bridge carrying the A1483 over the A34 working in collaboration with SGN gas works are carried out. A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) is being made to …

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Permanent link to this article: https://kennington-pc.gov.uk/revised-3-ttro-t13934-temporary-road-closure-abingdon-a4183-oxford-road/

Get active, enjoy shows and Halloween fun this October half-term

Children and their families can enjoy free and low-cost entertainment and Halloween themed activities during the upcoming half-term holiday, from 27 October to 1 November. Get out and about with the Halloween Xplorer navigation challenge in Benson and Wantage or get active indoors with pickleball in Abingdon and Born to Move fitness classes and Family …

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Permanent link to this article: https://kennington-pc.gov.uk/get-active-enjoy-shows-and-halloween-fun-this-october-half-term/

Community groups get more than £140,000 for climate-friendly projects

Communities across the Vale will soon be benefitting from new insulation and low energy lighting at shared buildings, as well as electric vehicle chargers, a new electric bike scheme and a new repair café thanks to help from the Vale of White Horse District Council’s Climate Action Fund. In total, 21 local organisations have been …

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Permanent link to this article: https://kennington-pc.gov.uk/community-groups-get-more-than-140000-for-climate-friendly-projects/

Launch of Go Drive: A road safety program for young drivers 

Go Drive, an innovative road safety education program, is set to transform how young drivers learn to stay safe on the road. Designed to replace the long-standing Safe Drive Stay Alive initiative, Go Drive uses behavioural science to create an engaging one-hour session, featuring a 50-minute film and four interactive tasks. Created through collaboration between …

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Permanent link to this article: https://kennington-pc.gov.uk/launch-of-go-drive-a-road-safety-program-for-young-drivers/

Council Meeting Agenda – October 2024

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Proposals for land opposite Redbridge Park & Ride

The council recently received this email: I am contacting you on behalf of OX Place, Oxford City Council’s housing company, who are bringing forward proposals for new homes and public open space on the former landfill site opposite Redbridge Park & Ride.  I attach a site location plan with this email.  SP Broadway are assisting …

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Permanent link to this article: https://kennington-pc.gov.uk/proposals-for-land-opposite-redbridge-park-ride/

Revised 2 TTRO (T13934) Temporary Road Closure – Abingdon, A4183, Oxford Road

A request has been received from National Highways for a temporary road closure to apply to a section of A4138 Oxford Road whilst essential Deck refurbishment of the bridge carrying the A1483 over the A34 working in collaboration with SGN gas works are carried out. A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) is being made to …

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Permanent link to this article: https://kennington-pc.gov.uk/revised-2-ttro-t13934-temporary-road-closure-abingdon-a4183-oxford-road/

“Innovative” and “ground-breaking” plan published

Later this year, two district councils will be submitting a plan to the government that aims to help meet their local communities’ need for housing, jobs and infrastructure – and they have now made it publicly available for a six-week period. In September, Vale of White Horse and South Oxfordshire District Councils unanimously gave the …

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Permanent link to this article: https://kennington-pc.gov.uk/innovative-and-ground-breaking-plan-published/