Latest issue of the Parish Notes
The latest issue of the Parish Notes will be through letterboxes shortly.
In the meantime, it can be read here.
Cost-of-living support
/in News/by Adam BernsteinResidents are encouraged to come along to a series of cost-of-living roadshows offering support and advice on managing household costs.
In recent years, the cost-of-living crisis has become a cost-of-living reality for many residents across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse.
From May to December this year, the Community Hub Team from South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils will be visiting local community organisations across the districts on their cost-of-living roadshow.
Council officers will be on hand to provide advice on housing support, energy and heating grants, and other ways to help manage household costs.
The roadshows also give residents a chance to share feedback to the councils and help shape future support and services.
The first stops on the roadshow will be:
- Thursday 28 May, 2.30-4pm at Church Hall, St. Peter & St Paul’s Church, 81 West Way OX2 9JY
- Wednesday 15 July, 2-4pm at Vale Community Impact Pop-Up Café (Petypher House), Kingston Bagpuize OX13 5FR
Members of the public are welcome to drop in to the roadshow venues at any time, no bookings are required. More dates and locations will be announced over the summer, including future events in South Oxfordshire, with details being shared on the councils’ social media platforms and websites.
There’s more information about the cost-of-living support available on the council’s website (South/Vale) and the Community Hub team can be contacted by calling 01235 422600 or email .
ARCC this weekend
/in News/by Adam BernsteinThis week we hope to see the club bounce back as all four senior teams lost on Saturday.
The teams will be busy.
The First team are away to Finchampstead, Second team are at home to Bicester and North Oxford, the Third team take the short journey to Horspath, and the Fourth Team are at home to Wolverton. Both home games start at 12.30.
But this week we have an extra treat. As well as the normal junior training bar and BBQ on Friday, we have on Thursday evening a Farmers XI playing one of their friendly games. It may not be the best cricket played at the ground, but it will be one of the most entertaining.
Temporary Emergency Road Closure at Wheatfield
/in News/by Adam BernsteinTemporary Traffic Regulation Notice – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Temporary Emergency Road Closure at Wheatfield, Road passing Wheatfield
Oxfordshire County Council has been informed of a temporary emergency road closure on the Road passing Wheatfield whilst main clamp works are carried out for public safety reasons.
A temporary Emergency Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate from 22 May 2026 up to and including 01 June 2026. This is a 24 hour daily road closure with access to residents.
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.
Further information regarding the works may be obtained by contacting Thames Water Helpdesk on 0800 316 9800.
ARCC this weekend
/in News/by Adam BernsteinIt’s going to be a lovely weekend for sunshine and temperature so it will be a good time to come and watch either the juniors running about on Friday night, or the cricket on Saturday and enjoy a drink with friends from the parish.
After the usual bar and BBQ on Friday night, on Saturday we have a double header against Oxford Downs with the first team at home from 11.30 and the second team away against their second team. The third team are also at home against Buckingham Town second team whilst the fourth team are away against Aylesbury Town.
On Sunday Sydenham are playing against a touring team from 1pm.
More Details are available on the club website astonrowantcricket.co.uk.
Electric Hills is now only a month away. Again details on how to buy tickets are on the website.
ARCC Update
/in News/by Adam BernsteinAfter an exciting opening weekend to the league season with three last over results, two of which the ARCC teams won but unfortunately the first team lost by one wicket, this weekend sees a number of events:
Friday night is junior training with the bar and BBQ.
On Saturday, the first team are away to Harefield, the second team are at home to Didcot starting at 12.30pm, third team are away to Bicester and North Oxford, and the fourth team are at home to Chalgrove starting at 1pm.
On Sunday, we have an under 9 competition on the bottom field and an under 11 game from 9am and 10am respectively.
As before, please go to the club website astonrowantcricket.co.uk for more details and membership information.
ARCC this weekend
/in News/by Adam BernsteinThis weekend sees the start of the season for both the Home Counties League and the Cherwell League.
After the third and fourth teams were promoted at the end of last season, we look forward to new challenges for both as they will often be playing against rival first teams.
In addition to the usual junior training, bar and BBQ on Friday night, on Saturday we have the following games;
The First team at home to Slough in the Home Counties Premier League starting at 11.30.
The Second team away to local rivals Horspath second team in Cherwell league 1.
The Third team at home to Wolvercote first team in Cherwell League 3 starting at 12.30.
And the Fourth team away at Great Horwood first team in Cherwell League 7.
Please go to our web site astonrowantcricket.co.uk or more details.
SODC new planning portal
/in News/by Adam BernsteinSODC 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.
The portal is here.
There are videos on how to use the new portal:
Introduction to the new South Oxfordshire planning system: https://youtu.be/QInzNfqNUcw
Setting up South Oxfordshire account https://youtu.be/uK-Z0rj0x1Y
Woodpecker at Fiveways
/in News/by Adam BernsteinA resident was walking past Fiveways Corner and saw a woodpecker at work.
See it here… turn the volume up.
Let’s talk rubbish 2026
/in News/by Adam BernsteinLet’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 are working well or could be improved, your feedback will play a vital role in shaping the future of waste and street cleaning services across both districts.
Last year, more than 2,100 people took part in the 2025 survey, with more than 81 percent of respondents indicating they were satisfied or very satisfied with the waste collection service. As a result of the feedback, staff received extra training to help ensure bins are returned correctly after emptying, further checks were put in place around litter bin emptying and measures put in place ensure street cleaning standards across the area. There has also been increased communication on which items go in which bin, especially around food waste.
A new survey has now launched for 2026 giving residents another opportunity to have their say on everything from household waste and recycling collections to street cleaning and local waste reduction initiatives.
Take part in the 2026 Waste and Street Cleaning Survey now at: southandvale.gov.uk/WasteSurvey
The survey is open until 4 June 2026.
If you have any questions or need the survey in an alternative format (including large print, Braille, audio, Easy Read or other languages), please email or call 01235 422146.
This survey focuses on services provided by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils. It does not cover any questions relating to Household Waste Recycling Centres as these services managed separately by Oxfordshire County Council.