Category: Clerk’s reports

Parish News – April 2014

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Judging for the annual Kennington Garden Competition will take place this year on 4 and 5 July. The Parish Council is developing an Emergency Plan for the village – if there was to be an emergency of some kind, be it a major transport accident (road, rail, air) or total or partial loss of main …

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Local plan – response of the Parish Council

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Please click here to read the response of Kennington Parish Council to Vale of White Horse District Council’s Local Plan.

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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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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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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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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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Parish News – December 2013

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The Council hopes that everyone had a lovely Christmas, which started for quite a lot of residents when they joined in with Carols around the Tree, followed by mulled wine and mince pies in St Swithun’s Church on Sunday 8 December. The Chairman is very pleased to report that Father Christmas collected £200 during the …

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Parish News – November 2013

Preparations are underway for the Carols around the tree – with the mulled wine being mulled and the mince pies and sausage rolls ordered.  The Council hope you can come along on Sunday 8 December at 6:00pm.   The waste recycling centre’s Christmas opening hours will be as follows: Christmas Eve 08:00 – 15:00 Christmas …

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Community Governance Review

Vale of White Horse District Council has commenced a Community Governance Review of the whole of the district. The purpose of this review is to enable the council to consider what changes, if any, are needed to the existing parish arrangements within the district.   The council is now conducting the first stage of the …

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Parish News – October 2013

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The Council is very pleased to report that the Vale of White Horse District Council successfully prosecuted a flytipper, who dumped a one tonne builder’s bag full of rubbish on Upper Road. Fly-tipping can be reported by visiting www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/flytipping or by calling 03000 610610 (local rate).   The price of collection and disposal of dog …

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Parish News – September 2013

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The inspection of the line of leylandii at the top of Forest Side playing field has identified the trees to be showing signs of branch failure.  It has been recommended that the Council reduce the height of these trees by 30%.  As this work is classed as urgent, by the time this article goes to …

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Parish News – July 2013

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The Parish Council replaced defaced panels on the bus shelter opposite Sandford Lane and hope it will not need to replace any more. If you do see anything please let a councillor know.   The flower baskets throughout the village are looking lovely and thanks go to those watering them as they have needed a …

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