Category: About the village

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

Have Your Say on a 20mph Speed Limit in Kennington

Kennington Parish Council is undertaking a consultation to determine the views of Kennington residents in relation to a proposed 20mph speed limit. Please complete the online survey by 11th February 2022. Alternatively, paper copies are available in the foyer of Kennington Village Centre.

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His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh

On behalf of Kennington Parish Council and the residents of Kennington I wish to express our deep regret upon the death of HRH Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose life was an example to us all. Cllr. Colin Charlett, Chairman of Kennington Parish Council As a mark of respect the flags at the war memorial …

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Water Disruption 23/03/2021

OX1, OX2, OX13 & OX14 No water or low pressure Information from Thames Water – Last updated: 23/03 12:52 “We’re very sorry if you’ve got low pressure or no water as a result of a burst main on Harcourt Hill, North Hinksey. We’ve now opened a drive-through bottled water station at The Bystander pub, in Besselsleigh Road, …

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Smiley SID

Kennington Parish Council has recently purchased a Speed Indicator Device (SID), which will be moved around the village to remind motorists to travel below the speed limit. Sid has spent the first few days outside St Swithun’s School tracking over 6000 vehicles travelling southbound through Kennington over the last six days. The average speed of …

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Kennington Patient Participation Group – AGM Agenda

Kennington Patient Participation Group (PPG) Annual General Meeting 2017 Is to be held on Monday 22 May 2017 at 7:15pm in St Swithun’s Church Hall All patients of Kennington Health Centre are welcome to attend and participate AGENDA To receive apologies for absence Agree minutes of 11 April 2016 Report of the Chairman Report of …

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The Cattle are Returning!

Oxford Preservation Trust has informed the Parish Council that the cattle will be returning to the memorial field next Monday 10 April 2017.    

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Sandford Hydro – April Updates

Read the full story of the development of Sandford hydro here: http://www.lowcarbonhub.org/sandford-hydro-project-updates   Here’s the news from the April newsletter.,, 1. Main structure looking good The section of the Weir that will house the Archimedes screws is almost ready. We have now completed the main concrete structure. The next steps will be to finish the …

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Permanent link to this article: https://kennington-pc.gov.uk/sandford-hydro-april-updates/

Scrub Clearing in the Memorial Field

A huge thank you to everyone who came and helped clear scrub on the Kennington Memorial Field on Saturday.  Oxford Preservation Trust is very grateful and Rachel looks forward to seeing you again in the autumn.

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Sandford Hydro update – Lorries!

PROJECT UPDATE FROM LOW CARBON HUB – SANDFORD HYDRO PROJECT INCREASED TRAFFIC ON MONDAY! Just to let you know that on Monday, 27 February, we will have about 20 to 25 lorries coming onto the site. This is to bring quite a lot of concrete as we’re now out of the hole, so to speak, …

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Vacancy: Parish Clerk

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Job Descripton – Parish Clerk 2017 – Job Advert

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Parish Council Matters March 2017

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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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Permanent link to this article: https://kennington-pc.gov.uk/parish-council-matters-march-2017/

Neighbourhood Policing Newsletter – February

Message sent by (3155) Julia Williams (Police, Neighbourhood Policing Admin, South Oxon and Vale) Here is your latest neighbourhood update from PCSO Zack Earl. St Swithuns school parking This has been an ongoing issue in Kennington, we will be stepping up our school patrols in this area in the coming weeks. Parking illegally or inconsiderately …

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Permanent link to this article: https://kennington-pc.gov.uk/neighbourhood-policing-newsletter-february/