Simon Birkett

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Resurfacing on The Avenue, 1st to 11th April 2014

There will be works to: Improve the kerbs on The Avenue, Kennington from Tuesday 1st April and Friday 4th April resurface the road between the junction of St Swithun’s Road, and Bagley Wood Road / Kennington Road junction will take place between  Monday 7th – Friday 11th April During the first week (1st – 4th …

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Local plan – housing consultation

The council is seeking comments on the Local Plan 2031 Part One – Housing Delivery Update consultation for the Vale of White Horse District Council.They have provided a form for those commenting on, supporting or objecting to the plan to register their views. Download the form Those commenting are asked first to take the opportunity …

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Thirteen excuses for not becoming a Parish Councillor

Next year sees the Parish Council elections – the Council would always like new councillors to be elected onto the Parish Council. Wraysbury Parish Council, Berkshire has on its website 13 excuses for not joining the Parish Council and suitable responses.  Kennington Parish Council thought it would be both entertaining and hopefully useful for anyone …

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Annual Report 2013-14

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Kennington Parish Council Annual Report 2013-14 How much did your Parish Council cost you in 2013-14? The precept was £74,806. This was the Parish Council’s share of the Council Tax for the year, a fall of £4296 in real terms, as the Council tax base decreased by £93.60 making a base of £1629.40 which is …

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Annual Parish Meeting

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Kennington Parish Council Annual Parish Meeting 2014 It will be held on Wednesday 30 April 2014 at 7.30pm in the Main Hall at Kennington Village Centre All electors of Kennington are welcome to attend and participate AGENDA Minutes of the last Annual Parish Meeting Report of the Chairman Financial Statement of the Parish Council 2013/2014 …

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Parish News – March 2014

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It was a packed meeting last month, as is reflected by the 6 pages of minutes!   The Council has written to the Chief Executive of Vale of White Horse District Council requesting he serves Notice on the owner of 137 Upper Road to force him to clear the site, as at the time of …

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Vale of White Horse Local Plan

The District council wants help in shaping the future of the Vale of White Horse. Now is the opportunity to have your say. Views on plans for the Council’s housing target and proposals for development sites are sought by 4 April 2014. Exhibitions and public meetings are being held across the district. Plans are available …

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Kennington (Youth) Wind Band

Meets on Saturday 1 March – all ages, beginners welcome. Click here for further details

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Parish News – February 2014

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There was a moment of reflection in remembrance of Pam Johnston who recently passed away. The Council has received a response from the Enforcement team within the Planning department of Vale of White Horse District Council to its further letter regarding the team’s investigation of the building plot at 137 Upper Road. This site would …

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History Society Report – February 2014

In February the History Society will hold its Annual General Meeting and the formal part the Meeting will be followed by a Members’ Evening with two Members giving a short talks of an historic nature. There will be a report of this Meeting next month, including the proposed destination of this year’s Annual Coach Visit. …

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Parish News – January 2014

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The Council welcomes PCSO Claire Smallcombe to the village as our new Community Policewoman.  Claire is already involved in and aware of the various issues within the village, including the ongoing parking issue outside St Swithun’s school. The Enforcement team within the Planning department of Vale of White Horse District Council is* investigating the building …

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History Society Report – January 2014

In December we tried something new, a ’Book Browse’ when Graham Kirby ACIB brought several crates of books recommended for researching and recalling Local and General History. Whilst enjoyed by those present, judged by the smaller numbers attending, this event was not as attractive to Members as our usual fare.   By comparison, the January …

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