Residents are being asked what they think of proposed changes to polling stations in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. As part of a statutory review, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are looking at changing the locations of a number of the polling stations they use, to ensure they …
Category: About the village
Kennington's history and how that's reflected in the village today
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There is a vacancy on Kennington Parish Council for a councillor. The vacancy will be filled by co-option at the parish council meeting on 10 October 2024.
If you are: Aged 18 years or over, on the electoral roll, citizen of UK; Commonwealth; EU or Ireland and resident in or within three miles of Kennington or own land or work in the parish (for at least 12 months) you are eligible to be co-opted. If you are: Able to attend regular evening meetings and …
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Forest Side play area
It is with regret that the parish council has had to remove the swings from the play area at Forest Side, this is due to severe rotting of one of the wooden posts. This will hopefully be replaced in the near future, when the swings will be there again for children to enjoy themselves. There …
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Research study of Radley Large Wood using a drone
The parish council received an email from Oxford Preservation Trust earlier today as they wanted to make the council and Kennington residents aware that over the next two months St Hildas College will be doing a study of Radley Large Wood using a drone, to find out about how much carbon is being captured and …
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Vacancy for a Village Warden for Kennington
Kennington Parish Council is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Village Warden. This is a practical maintenance role which will contribute to ensuring that the parish is clean, safe, well-presented and parish assets are maintained to a high standard. Hours: 10 hours per week to be worked flexibly.Pay: £12.63 per hour Please see below for the …
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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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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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