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.
Aug 6, 2020 | Stonesfield news
Fleurets have now published the sale details for The White Horse (attached) which is on the market at £395,000. Stonesfield Community Pub are currently working on an offer. More details of their progress can be found at https://whitehorsestonesfield.com/ White Horse...
Aug 3, 2020 | Stonesfield news
Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 In the interests of public safety it will be necessary for Oxfordshire County Council to close the road as detailed above in order to facilitate drainage improvement works A temporary Notice is...
Jul 28, 2020 | Parish Council news, Stonesfield news
Stonesfield Parish Council has received several emails requesting that the Parish Council supports the White Horse Community Pub group bid. It is not possible to reply to everybody individually so please accept this as a formal acknowledgement of your emails....
Jul 25, 2020 | Stonesfield news
The Community Action Group have registered an Expression of Interest in purchasing The White Horse. West Oxfordshire District Council have triggered our request for a six month moratorium and our Expression of Interest to make a bid for The White Horse on behalf of...
Jul 24, 2020 | Community Action news, Stonesfield news
In 2016, Blenheim Estate posted notices in Stockey Woods under the Commons Act 2006. They hoped to establish that there was no automatic right of access to the woods according to law. If successful, Blenheim could close off access to the whole of Stockey Woods,...
Jul 23, 2020 | Stonesfield news
The 17th Century White House and last remaining pub in the village has been saved by the community in Bladon. Reputed to be the pub where Winston Churchill “learnt to drink” during his time at Blenheim Palace, this historic pub is set to become the heart of the...
