Burglary in Aston Rowant
Between the hours of 1030 and 1330, Wednesday 23 April, a house in Plowden Park was broken into. A window was prised open and the house ransacked. Nothing of note was taken; presumably the thieves were looking for cash or cards. The householder wants to stay private so the parish council can reveal no more. […]
Easter bin collections
Bin Collection Changes for Easter South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has advised that due to the public holidays, it will be emptying bins a day later than usual between Good Friday 18 April to Saturday 26 April. Residents are reminded to recycle cardboard boxes and foil wrapping from Easter eggs, which can all go in […]
Bus services review
Oxfordshire County Council is reviewing the subsidies that it gives a number of bus services including two that serve the parish – the 40 and 275. Residents who wish to comment need to do so by 25 April. There is the usual risk that if the subsidies go, then so could the bus services. See […]
Church Lane planning appeal
Just a reminder to ask residents to consider submitting an objection in relation to this planning permission application at the bottom of Church Lane, Aston Rowant. If granted it would expand the footprint of the parish well beyond its current boundary. You can submit an objection here using the reference 3361560. The parish council’s reasons […]
Thame Country Fair
Thame Country Fair returns to Thame Showground on Sunday and Monday April 20th & 21st. See the attachments below for more information.
MP Seeks Feedback from Residents
As part of an ongoing campaign to hold Thames Water accountable for their practices and ensure they provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable services, Freddie van Mierlo, MP for Henley and Thame, is seeking feedback from residents, in particular: Sewage Leaks – Are there any sewage leaks happening within the parish at individual properties or in […]
Save the date – Sydenham Fayre
Sydenham will once again be welcoming visitors to its much-anticipated Sydenham Fayre. The event will take place on Saturday 7th June between 12.30 and 4pm. The long-established event, co-ordinated and run entirely by villagers, raises funds for local groups and causes, supporting schools, community organisations and facilities in the surrounding area. This year’s programme is […]
Ramblers programme
Thame & Wheatley Ramblers Group have just finalised their April to June walks programme. It’s available on the attachment below.
Parish Notes
The April / May issue of the Parish Notes are now available online here. They should be through letterboxes shortly.