Last month the Council was pleased to report that the village installed its fourth public access defibrillator in Meadow View Road. To reiterate, it is important that as many people as possible are aware of them and how to access them in an emergency. If you need to use any one of these units you …
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Parish News – September 2016
What a busy summer the Council has had, even though there has been no meeting – maintenance work has been carried out on the laid hedge at Playfield Road playing field, the new Playing Fields Committee has met several times, working on upping the standard of both pavilions; and by the time of publishing, the …
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Parish News – July 2016
Before June’s Parish Council meeting two members of the Vale of White Horse District Council Planning department gave a presentation to the Councillors on current planning legislation, including the enforcement aspects of planning. They were very keen on explaining the changes of carrying out their role and commended the Councillors to use the Planning Portal …
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Parish News – April 2017
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 …
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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 News – January 2018
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 maybe not quite enough sausage rolls for everyone! Thank you too for your generosity, as you raised £200 – this has been given to MacIntyre to support the amazing …
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Parish News – February 2018
New Parish Councillor The members co-opted a resident to the vacancy following the resignation of Paddy Landau earlier this year. There were three applicants and after a vote the resident who was successful was Amanda Jempson. The Council would like to welcome Amanda and hope she will enjoy her time on Kennington Parish Council. Many …
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