At its March meeting, the Council granted £300 to the Kennington Baby and Toddler Group in support of their group that meets twice a week in the Village Centre. The Council also granted £250 to the Oxford Preservation Trust as a contribution towards an information notice board for the Memorial field off Playfield Road playing …
Category: Parish News 2017
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Parish News – June 2017
The Annual Parish Council meeting took place in May, and Colin Charlett and Alan Cobb will continue their positions as Chairman and Vice-Chairman, respectively. A deep cleanse of Kennington took place during May, which involved cleaning and removing weeds from pavements which required the most attention. The results of the speed counters have been analysed, …
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Parish News – July 2017
Playgrounds Following a recent incident, soft closers will be installed on the gates at the playgrounds outside the village hall and Forest Side. There have also been reports of the BMX track at Forest Side being used by motorbikes. If you witness this happening, please contact 101. War Memorials The parish council will be contributing …
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Parish News – September 2017
The summer has been a busy time, despite there being no parish council meeting in August. I was contacted by several residents regarding the overgrown trees down The Avenue, which was reported to Oxfordshire County Council. The trees have now been cut back, so it is much safer for drivers. At the time of publication, …
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Parish News – October 2017
Fresher’s Fair The parish council organised a Fresher’s Fair for people to find out more about the groups and organisations in the village. The displays were colourful and informative, and I hope we will be able to arrange another one in a couple of years. Grants At its September meeting, the Council granted £25 to …
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Parish News – November 2017
Remembrance Day Parade The parish council hope you will join them for the Remembrance Sunday parade on 12th November. The procession to the War Memorial will start at The Tandem car park, followed by a service of remembrance and wreath-laying. A service at St Swithun’s Church will follow. Please assemble by the War Memorial by …
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Parish News – December 2017
The Councillors hope you can join them on Sunday 3 December at 6pm for Carols around the Tree at the War Memorial and afterwards in St Swithun’s Church for hot mince pies and mulled wine. There will also be a non-alcoholic fruit punch. Vacancy on the Parish Council There is a vacancy on Kennington Parish …
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Parish Council Matters March 2017
Fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour – The Parish Council is working with the local police and landowners who are finding it helpful to hear about incidents of anti-social behaviour such as fly-tipping and rough sleepers so that appropriate action can be taken to keep the village tidy. If you are aware, and do see anything of …
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Parish Council Matters February 2017
Collection of Grey Bins i.e. non recycling rubbish – There seems to be some confusion as to what will or will not be collected as regards non-recycling rubbish that is put out for collection every two weeks. The Council would like to remind everyone that as per the Vale of White Horse District Website no …
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Parish Council Matters – Jan 2017
Carols around the Tree – Thank you all who attended the Carols around the Tree in December – there seemed enough mulled wine and mince pies but may be not quite enough sausage rolls for everyone! Will make a note for this December. Thank you too for your generosity, as you raised £290 – this …
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