Category: About the village

Kennington's history and how that's reflected in the village today

Temporary road closure at Kennington, Sanford Road from 11 March – 12 March 2024

A request has been received from Amberon TM for a temporary road closure to apply to a length of Sandford Lane, whilst essential undertaking full structural examination  works are carried out. A temporary Notice is being made by Oxfordshire County Council to implement the temporary restriction and will operate from 11 March 2023 up to …

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The Local Governement Boundary Commission for England

11 January 2024 was the start of a 10-week public consultation inviting proposals for new council wards and ward boundaries for Vale of White Horse District Council.The Local Government Boundary Commission’s consultation will close on 18 March 2024.After we have considered all representations made to us during this consultation, we intend to publish draft recommendations in June 2024.We will then hold a …

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Council meeting Agenda January 2024

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Amber Weather Warning

Please see attached Amber Weather warning from the Met Office.  This is in effect from from 10:00 on Tuesday, 2 January 2024 until 20:00 on Tuesday, 2 January 2024 You should consider any impacts on your Service Delivery or Communities that you support.​ Highlights Amber Met Office Weather Warning issued. For the following regions: Storm Henk will bring …

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FixMyStreet Superusers needed!

Like many residents, the parish council uses FixMyStreet to report problems with street lights, overgrown hedges, potholes, etc. The parish council is looking for a volunteer or two to help report and monitor these issues by becoming ‘superusers’.  Training would be given, and this should allow us to get faster resolutions to some problems.  Please contact …

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Community speedwatch initiative

The parish council has received reports of dangerous driving, including speeding, particularly on the main road. The scale of the problem is unclear so some data is being gathered to determine the best action. The parish council would welcome all concerned individuals to discuss setting up a Community Speedwatch group.  If you would like to volunteer for …

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Stray; lost; found or out of control dogs

There is advice on the Vale of White Horse District Council’s website around what to do and who to call if you experience an out of control dog or a stray / lost dog or have found a dog. https://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/vale-of-white-horse-district-council/environment-and-neighbourhood-issues/neighbourhood-services/dogs-stray-lost-or-found/

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Christmas Tree Recycling

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New Lights and Bigger Christmas Tree

This year the council decided to purchase a bigger Christmas tree together with new lights – something that the residents of Kennington could be proud of – the results speak for themselves. The council has received lots of comments on how wonderful the tree is this year, some saying it’s the best ever.  Thanks must …

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Forest Side Play Area

At last night’s parish council meeting the councillors felt they had no choice other than to close the play area at Forest Side pending an inspection and until urgent maintenance work has been carried out.

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Remembrance Day – 12 November 2023

The council hopes you will join them for the Act of Remembrance this coming Sunday – please assemble at the War Memorial by 10.45am. You will find there is a copy of the new Order of Service in the middle of November’s Kennington Chronicle – it is hoped that residents will bring it with them …

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Temporary Traffic Lights outside St Swithun’s School

Please note that Thames Water is carrying out works on Monday & Tuesday 30 & 31 October. For more information : https://one.network/?GB135908847

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