SODC has launched a new planning portal. It’s meant to be simpler to use and more modern. However, there are a few teething problems and so documents and applications are taking time to be processed. Anyone wanting to comment on an application will now have to create an account to be able to do so. […]
A resident was walking past Fiveways Corner and saw a woodpecker at work. See it here… turn the volume up.
Let’s talk rubbish 2026 – tell us what you think of our waste and street cleaning services Residents across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are being encouraged to share their views on how rubbish, recycling and street cleaning services are run in their area, via an annual survey. Whether you think things […]
Welcome to the start of the new cricket season with a reminder that all are welcome – especially if you are new to the parish… you will be made very welcome and have the opportunity to meet many parishioners. On the field, whilst the league season doesn’t start until 9 May, junior training is already […]
The county council is warning residents planning to use Oxfordshire’s household waste recycling centres about a series of short closures to enable essential work to be carried out. For safety reasons, Oxfordshire County Council will be shutting the centres for two days each to allow for deep cleaning and essential maintenance. The closure dates in […]
Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Road Closure and “No Waiting” restriction at Kingston Blount, B4009 In the interests of public safety, it will be necessary for Oxfordshire County Council to close the road and impose a ‘No Waiting’ restriction as detailed above to facilitate surface dressing works A […]
Aston Rowant Parish Council has successfully completed the refurbishment of the Kingston Blount village playground which was opened to the public in July 2024 following two weeks of refurbishment works. The parish council has been supported by the Kingston Blount Park Fundraising Committee (KBPFCo) which was formed in November 2022. The committee, made up of […]
A complaint was recently made to SODC with regard to “the burning of farm waste” at a location on the Stert Road, Kingston Blount. It reported that waste was “being burnt in field adjacent to farmyard. Black smoke, chemical smell. Visible metal debris.” Notably, the complainer wanted to stay anonymous yet felt the need to […]
Residents with a permit for the district councils’ garden waste collection service in South Oxfordshire or the Vale of White Horse can have extra garden waste collected for free, on their normal scheduled collection day only, between 20 April and 1 May 2026. Permit holders can put out a maximum of four additional sacks of […]
Local community groups are invited to apply for funding to help residents across South Oxfordshire be more active, improve their health, and enjoy new wellbeing activities. The Everyone Active grant scheme opened on Monday 30 March, with a total of £50,000 available. Organisations can apply for grants of up to £1,000 to support projects that make a real difference to […]