Nov 5, 2020 | Stonesfield news
The Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee has asked the public to take part in a survey on the planning system in England and the government’s proposed reforms to it. MPs want to know how the public has used the planning system in the past and how...
Nov 5, 2020 | Stonesfield news
Everyday life still feels very different at the moment for some people and as the Autumn rolls in and the clocks change help and support is still needed. The Coronavirus is still with us and keeping fit and active in whatever way we can has been shown to help patients...
Nov 4, 2020 | Stonesfield news
We have been advised that all Villager services will be suspended again for the second lock down, starting Thursday, 5th November. They did not want to do this, but the medical advice is getting stronger by the day that we must all avoid contact with other people...
Nov 4, 2020 | Stonesfield news
Important update about libraries during lockdown from 5 November In line with government guidance, all libraries will be closed from Thursday 5 November. All loans have been extended to January 2021 In line with government guidance, all libraries will be closed from...
Oct 29, 2020 | Stonesfield news
#backthewhitehorse Share Offer opened for applications on Saturday 24th October View the prospectus, business plan, market appraisal valuation report & society rules, and apply for shares online. Printed copies of the prospectus and application form will be...
Oct 20, 2020 | Stonesfield news
It is to be regretted but in accordance with national policy there will be no observance of Remembrance at the village war memorial on either Sunday 8th November or on Wednesday 11th November. The door to door collection of donations towards the British Legion poppy...
Oct 2, 2020 | Stonesfield news
The Cotswolds AONB is now known as The Cotswolds National Landscape The Cotswolds Conservation Board, which looks after the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) announced a new name and logo in mid-September. The change is in response to the findings in...
Oct 1, 2020 | Stonesfield news
We would like to remind dog owners to keep control of dogs when walking fields with grazing animals. There are many new dog owners since lockdown, dogs are a cause of sheep worrying and do chase livestock- sheep can die of shock even if uninjured. It is particularly...
Sep 28, 2020 | Stonesfield news
Thank you to everyone who supported the Stonesfield Garage Sale last Sunday. We are very pleased to confirm that just under £2,000 was raised for the following local causes: Chrissie’s Owls Friends of Stonesfield School (FoSS) Save our pub, #backthewhitehorse...
Sep 28, 2020 | Stonesfield news
A small herd of cattle, four cows and their calves, are now grazing the Common until January. Grazing by cattle is an essential means of managing the Common. Here are some basic rules from the National Farmers’ Union for walkers: • Cows are nosey and may come to...
Sep 10, 2020 | Stonesfield news
Salt Cross Garden Village Draft Area Action Plan (AAP) You will be aware that land to the north of the A40 near Eynsham is allocated for development in the West Oxfordshire Local Plan in the form of a new garden village. Known as ‘Salt Cross,’ the garden village will...
Sep 2, 2020 | Parish Council news, Stonesfield news
The Environment Agency, Land and Water team has confirmed to the Parish Council that the river Evenlode is not designated as a bathing water. The Environment Agency closely monitors the quality of bathing waters to ensure the level of water quality are being met and...
Aug 29, 2020 | Stonesfield news
On Saturday 29th August ‘Cakes to ale’ gave the opportunity to buy delicious cakes and raise funds for supporting the Back the White Horse campaign. It also allowed people to chat to Stonesfield Community Pub committee members to find out more about the plans to...
Aug 28, 2020 | Stonesfield news
#backthewhitehorse are pleased to announce that the ‘Stonesfield Community Pub’ company has been accepted for membership by the Plunkett Foundation, which is a registered charity that supports community businesses up and down the country. Membership of Plunkett is an...
Aug 18, 2020 | Stonesfield news
On Tuesday 17th August Pond Hill lived up to its name. A deluge turned the junction with Longore into a lake, catching out one unwary motorist and causing great consternation in others. Thanks to Chris Bartle for the photograph.
