This is a community message from Thames Valley Police. HAVE YOUR SAY MEETINGS The following Have Your Say Meetings are being held in your Neighbourhood: Date: Friday, 28 November 2014 Time: 11am – midday Venue: Radley Cafe Date: Saturday, 29 November 2014 Time: 11am – midday Venue: Apple Cafe, Kennington Please come along, …
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The Parish Council is aware of residents’ concerns about the Vale of White Horse District Council’s Local Plan and especially the future of the village’s playing fields. The Parish Council is the sole owner of Playfield Road playing field and as such it is very unlikely that any Council would consider selling it for development. …
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The Vale of White Horse District Council has produced a leaflet, consulting on the Local Plan 2031, under which it is proposed to build 270 new homes between Kennington and Radley. You can download the leaflet from the link below, as well as a Representation Form in relation to the Plan. Further material is available …
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The Parish Council has received notice of a temporary EMERGENCY road closure at Bagley Wood Road. Bagley Wood Road will be closed from the junction with the A4183 Oxford Road to the junction with St Swithun’s Road starting at 8:30am on 15 Nov. The anticipated completion date is Sunday 16 Nov (2 days). The reason …
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The Parish Council has recently received concerns from residents about the future of the village’s playing fields. The Parish Council is aware of these issues and the Chairman would like to reiterate what he said to a concerned resident earlier this week “I can assure you that the Parish Council will be objecting in the …
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On Sunday 9 November, the annual Act of Remembrance will be held at the War Memorial on Kennington Road. The ceremony will begin at 10.45 and incorporate two minutes’ Silence. The following roads will be closed to vehicular traffic from 10.30 to 11.30: Kennington Road, from the juction with Edward Road to the War Memorial …
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At the end of September Society Members and Friends went on their Annual Coach Visit this year to Hereford. This was the Society’s eighth trip to an historic Cathedral City and the weather was again kind. The main attraction was undoubtedly the 900 year old Cathedral with its wonderful stained glass and the world famous …
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At the recent Amenities Committee meeting the issue of trees overhanging alleyways in the village was brought up. The Council would like to remind residents that Under the Highways Act (1980 and as amended) residents are responsible for maintaining trees, hedges and shrubs within their own property that adjoin onto the public highway, this includes …
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In September a packed hall of Society Members were treated to an excellent illustrated talk by the well known local historian and author, Julie Summers, amusingly entitled ‘Jambusters’ Julie’s talk told the little known story of the activities of the WI during the Second World War. She described how members helped with food production during …
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The Parish Council has applied to the Vale of White Horse District Council for a grant to enable the purchase an additional two defibrillators. The laundrette in Playfield Road and Kirlena House have both very kindly agreed that a unit can be installed outside their premises on an external wall. The Parish council has hoping …
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The last event before the History Society’s Summer Break in June was a very enjoyable illustrated talk by Bill King entitled ‘The River at War’ : why the Thames was such an important strategic feature in the 2nd World War. Bill explained how the upper reaches of the Thames was used, during the last war, …
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Work on the A423 Oxford Southern Bypass Imporvements scheme began on 9 June 2014. The following documents from Oxfordshire County Council give details of the project and the temporary arrangements whilst work continues. Initial letter to the public 28 05 Kennington roundabout – plan Hinksey Hill roundabout – plan A423 Phase 1 …
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