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 […]
Fire and rescue service consultation
How fire and rescue service keep us safe and well over the next four years is being planned right now. Changing how safety advice is delivered, reducing call outs and working more with businesses to reduce risk are just three of the things the fire service is looking at. Take a look at what’s planned […]
Laughing gas is #NoLaughingMatter
A new campaign has started across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse to highlight the issues and dangers of Nitrous Oxide, more commonly known as laughing gas. The campaign will see #NoLaughingMatter stencils painted across the districts and there will also be a short online quiz, with a £25 Nando’s or Costa voucher […]
Parking enforcement
Just a reminder that parking enforcement in Oxfordshire is now run by the county council and a contractor rather than the police. See the attached for what is and is not permitted.
Garden waste service to resume
The normal garden waste collection schedule in South Oxfordshire will resume on 1 November and so from that day onwards, residents can put their brown garden waste bins out on their normal collection day in their recycling week every fortnight. As this coincides with the scheduled Extra Garden Waste Week residents are entitled to put out […]
Household waste recycling centres to close for cleaning
During November Oxfordshire County Councils household waste recycling centres will be closing for two days to carry out a deep clean and essential maintenance. This includes jet washing the sites and structures, repainting lines and safety areas as well as other general works. Oxfordshire County Council will be shutting each of its recycling centres for […]
Smart doorbells and cameras
Following a court ruling yesterday, the parish council is urging residents with CCTV to use caution so that only their properties are surveilled and that the privacy of others is maintained. The detail of the ruling is on the BBC here.
County-wide 20mph zones?
Next week a decision will be made by Oxfordshire County Council on whether to lower the speed limit in urban areas and village streets across the county. Pilots are already underway, but taking this step in other parts of the county would, says the council, help make roads safer and more pleasant for those who are […]