Extra funding for SODC businesses this winter
SODC is to make extra funding available to help businesses that have been severely affected by Covid-19 restrictions to get through the winter months. Local businesses can apply for a grant of up to £15,000 to help to keep them going through the quieter trading months. In total, South Oxfordshire District Council has £1,239,551 available. The […]
Wildlife at Fiveways
Mike Eaton has given the parish three more night-time videos of wildlife at Fiveways. Navigate to Your Community > Fiveways Corner and scroll to the bottom to see a deer and a fox.
Parish litter pick – reminder
A reminder that the autumn parish litter pick is being held this weekend – 27/28th November. The Saturday morning pick will cover Kingston Hill while the Sunday morning will see Aston Rowant and the A40 and B4009 covered. As to where to meet, for the Saturday pick meet at the bus stop by the Cherry […]
Rural isolation – have your say
Have your say on rural isolation. Are you affected by it? Do you know someone that is? Community First Oxfordshire on behalf of Healthwatch Oxfordshire is undertaking a short survey to better understand the levels of rural isolation felt in rural communities. The survey is designed for everyone to have their say and is anonymous […]
Grants funding available
Do you know any local voluntary and community groups looking for funding this Autumn? If so, South Oxfordshire District Council has capital and revenue grants currently available for constituted not-for-profit organisations. Please visit southoxon.gov.uk/grants for further information on deadlines and details on whether your project or group is eligible. Any questions, contact the Community Enablement team […]
FTTP in the parish is go!
Openreach has just stated that the scheme to bring FTTP to the parish has been approved by DCMS, “declared active”, and the telco can now start to process applications for each resident. Residents need to visit www.openreach.co.uk/connectmycommunity. Ignore the name ‘Aston Park’; that will be corrected. The link will ask for your details for the pledge. […]
Free parking days returns in the run up to Christmas
Shoppers in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are being given a helping hand to buy local this Christmas. Those who are unable to get to local businesses by walking, cycling or public transport can take advantage of free parking in district council car parks. The annual free parking tradition is provided by […]
Dogs: A request
A polite request to dog owners: There have been a few incidents in the parish recently with regard to dogs either biting or causing alarm amongst the public. While the parish council has no jurisdiction – it’s purely a matter for the police – we would ask that dog owners remember their obligation to keep their […]
Parish litter pick
The parish autumn litter pick is being held, this year, over the weekend of 27/28th November. The Saturday morning pick will cover Kingston Hill while the Sunday morning will see Aston Rowant and the A40 and B4009 covered. All are welcome to help (so long as they’re over 16). Each pick will start at 1000hrs […]