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Footpath diversion

/in News/by Adam Bernstein

From OCC:

NOTICE OF MAKING OF PUBLIC PATH AND DEFINITIVE MAP AND STATEMENT MODIFICATION ORDERS UNDER HIGHWAYS ACT 1980, WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981

 

1. The Oxfordshire County Council, Aston Rowant Footpath No. 1 (part), Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2026
2. The Oxfordshire County Council, Aston Rowant Footpath No. 1 (part), Public Path Creation and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2026

The Diversion Order made on 15 June 2026, if confirmed as made, will modify the Definitive Map and Statement for the area by diverting, as shown on the Order map:-

 Aston Rowant FP1 running from OS Grid Ref SU 7386 9973 north-eastwards for 99m to SU 7392 9979 and north-north-westwards for 173m to SU 7382 9994 to a new line running from OS Grid Ref SU 7386 9973 northwards for 18m to SU 7385 9975, north-north-westwards for 194m to SU 7375 9988, east-north-eastwards for 81m to SU 7382 9993 and north-eastwards for 12m to SU 7382 9994.

 The Creation Order made on 15 June 2026, if confirmed as made, will modify the Definitive Map and Statement for the area by adding, as shown on the Order map:-

Aston Rowant FP1 running from Pleck Lane at OS Grid Ref SU 7387 generally northwards for 19m to SU 7386 9973.

A copy of the Orders, the Order maps and an explanatory statement may be seen free of charge during opening hours at Chinnor Library, Station Road, Chinnor, OX39 4PU, tel: 01865 328708, or online at https://letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/aston-rowant-03868. A copy can also be obtained on request from

Any representations about or objections to either Order may be sent in writing to Countryside Access Legal, Oxfordshire County Council, County Hall, New Road, Oxford OX1 1ND or countrysideaccesslegal@Oxfordshire.gov.uk no later than 7 August 2026. Please state the grounds on which they are made. If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, Oxfordshire County Council may confirm the Orders as unopposed Orders. If the Orders are sent to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation, any representations or objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the Orders.

A copy of the order is attached below.

ARCC this weekend

/in News/by Adam Bernstein
This weekend is an important one for three of our teams.
The first team, who are now undefeated in three games, will look to continue that run while away at Slough, hoping to move further up the league table. The fourth team are at home to Great Horwood as they continue their promotion push. And the third team are away at Wolvercote to consolidate their position.
But in what promises to be a great game, the second team – currently second in division one – host the league leaders and local rivals Horspath. That game starts at 12.30.
We also have the usual junior trainng, bar and BBQ on Friday night from 5.45 to 8.45.

ARCC this weekend

/in News/by Adam Bernstein
This weekend sees the halfway point of the cricket season and it is worth reviewing what has happened so far.
After a slow start the much changed first team are gelling well together and will try to achieve a third successive win which would move them further up the league table. The second team, a very young team, are second in the first division of the Cherwell League and are doing very well. The third team are consolidating their position in League Three after their promotion last year, and the fourth team in League Seven are trying for a second successive promotion. So all is set for an interesting second half of the season.
This weekend we have the usual senior training on Thursday followed by the popular junior training, All Stars and BBQ on Friday evening.
On Saturday, the first team are at home to Wokingham and the fourth team welcome Chearsley second team. The second and third teams are away at Banbury and Oxford and Bletchingdon Non-Descripts respectively.
If you have time and want to enjoy a drink in the sunshine please feel free to join us on Friday or Saturday.

Overgrown Hedges

/in News/by Adam Bernstein

As the growing season continues, residents are kindly reminded that under Section 154 of the Highways Act 1980, landowners and occupiers are responsible for ensuring that trees, hedges and shrubs bordering their property do not obstruct or endanger users of the public highway, including roads, pavements and public footpaths.

Vegetation is growing rapidly, and overgrown hedges can restrict visibility, force pedestrians into the road and make it difficult for wheelchair users, pushchairs and mobility scooters to pass safely.

Please help to keep our highways and footways clear by trimming back any overhanging vegetation from your property. Your cooperation helps to keep everyone safe and our parish looking its best.

Ramblers’ schedule – July to September

/in News/by Adam Bernstein

Thame and Wheatley Ramblers have published their July to September schedule. See the attached.

‘Quiet Lane’ for Kingston Hill?

/in News/by Adam Bernstein

ARPC has made an application to Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) Highways department to consider if Kingston Hill could become a ‘quiet lane’.

Kingston Hill was always a single-track lane primarily used by farm traffic. Over the years the roads verges have been eroded, and successive resurfacing have made this a double wide road. Following the use of SatNav and the huge increase in traffic on the B4009 a significant number of cars use this lane as a shortcut to the M40 junction 5 and Stokenchurch.

Kingston Hill can no longer be used safely by non-car users wanting to access the Ridgeway or the Chiltern Hill’s footpaths and bridleways. The Ridgeway is a major national trail used by walkers, bike riders and horse riders and the residents of Kingston Blount along with the neighbouring villages and hamlets. All would benefit from having a direct access to the Ridgeway for recreational use and to non-car access to the shops and further public transport in Chinnor, Princess Risborough and Watlington.

The aim of a quiet lane is to prioritise riding, walking and safe access to the surrounding countryside without impacting car users too much. In this case the A40 is considered the primary route up the hill and would be the alternative route to Stokenchurch and the Hills and the M40 can be accessed at J6.

ARPC submitted an expression of interest to OCC and the idea has passed the first test and the council has advised ARPC that the proposal can go onto the next stage.

It is important to note that no decision has been made, there is a lot of assessment and public consultation to be undertaken before anything happens. It is also important to note that this is a pilot scheme and if the application were to proceed it would be for a temporary time to assess the benefits and the impacts.

As for the next steps, OCC has advised ARPC that an officer will be in touch soon to discuss how it plans to proceed. When ARPC has been contacted by OCC officers regarding the next steps we will keep everyone informed and give everyone the opportunity to discuss and debate the proposal. There will be lots of scoping and data gathering to do, so nothing will happen quickly and there will be plenty of time to assess things as we go along.

For those of you less keen on the idea, please rest assured that the initial scheme doesn’t tie us into anything. If there isn’t local support the scheme will not go ahead.

More information can be found on the OCC website – https://tinyurl.com/y4rzatd7

ARCC this weekend

/in News/by Adam Bernstein
Firstly, a thank you to all who attended and supported the Electric Hills event last weekend; we hope you had a good time.
With the hot weather this weekend we will have bars open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday, so if you want a cold drink please feel free to join us.
Thursday night there will be no senior training but the bar will be open. On Friday we will run a shortened junior training as temperature is so hot. There will be the usual bar and BBQ.
On Saturday the first team will want to build on last week’s win when they travel to Great Brickhill. The fourth team are away at Buckingham. And at Butts Way we have the second team at home to Westbury and the third team at home to Thame second team.
On Monday, we have an Indian over 50’s touring team playing a match starting at 11am. There will be a full bar from 5pm.
Please be careful with the sun, but enjoy – it won’t last long

Temporary Road Closure in Chinnor

/in News/by Adam Bernstein

Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Temporary Road Closure at Chinnor, Station Road

A request has been received from Circet UK for a temporary road closure to apply to a length of Station Road, whilst essential Llay 7m duct (1m in FW, 6m in CW), JNC of Duck Square// Lay 10m duct (2m in FW, 8m in CW), OS 17 to OPP 17 works are carried out.

A temporary Notice is being made by Oxfordshire County Council to implement the temporary restriction and will operate from 29 June 2026 up to and including 03 July 2026. This will operate between 07:00 and 19:00

Please note that Notices for urgent works can last up to 5 consecutive days only.

A copy of the drawing showing the extent of the closure and also the alternative routes for traffic is below.

Further information regarding the works may be obtained by contacting : Aidan Tuite on 07345426343 or email

Temporary Road Closure in Cuxham

/in News/by Adam Bernstein

Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Temporary Road Closure and “No Waiting” restriction at Cuxham, B480 Cuxham Road

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 carriageway surfacing works.

A temporary Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate from 24 June 2026 up to and including 27 June 2026. This will operate between 20:00 and 06:00.

A Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and restriction and will operate on the days shown above.

Please note that Notices for urgent works can last up to 5 consecutive days only.

Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for those frontages within the closure area, subject to the progress of the works and liaison with the works supervisor.

A copy of the drawing showing the extent of the closure and restriction and also the alternative route for traffic is below.

Further information regarding the works may be obtained by contacting Tim Belton – M Group, Oxfordshire County Council on 0345 310 11 11.

ARCC this weekend

/in News/by Adam Bernstein
This weekend is a massive one for the club. On Friday and Saturday night we have the Electric Hills Festival. Friday has a funfair plus fairground rides. And then on Saturday we have the music festival. This is the major fund raising event for the club and your support is appreciated.
But the cricket continues.
On Friday, in addition to the funfair, we have the normal junior training including the successful All Stars programme, Then on Saturday, we have the four senior games with the first and fourth teams at home to Henley and Tiddington third teams respectively while the second and third teams are away to Dinton and Bletchley first teams.