Nov 21, 2018 | Stonesfield news
When things start to unravel following a shooting incident in his safe middle-class town, and as crime that has been happening right under his nose for many years comes to the surface, Detective Inspector Arnold Rackham wonders whether he is like ‘the occasional...
Nov 19, 2018 | Stonesfield news
Scything is taking place on Stonesfield Common. The main aim is to tackle the rough grass which is outcompeting other flora and spreading. It will also control blackthorn scrub regrowth. The first date was today and many thanks to everyone who came today. Scything...
Nov 19, 2018 | Stonesfield news
Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Road Closure at Stonesfield, Combe Road OX29 8ER A request has been received from Thames Water for a temporary road closure to apply to a section of Combe Road whilst new water supply...
Nov 13, 2018 | Stonesfield news
FOR SALE – 3 Bedroom House (Shared Ownership) – Stonesfield Perfect for 1st Time Buyers or Young Families with small deposit 3 Bedrooms (2 double, 1 single) Large kitchen / diner Good size living room Views of open countryside Private cul-de-sac Underfloor...
Nov 12, 2018 | Stonesfield news
Government launches shale gas consultation The government has launched a consultation that asks whether local communities must be consulted on shale gas proposals in England before submitting a planning application. And more:...
Nov 7, 2018 | Stonesfield news
Over 280 responses had been received by 7th November to the short anonymous survey to establish the views of all Stonesfield residents on the appropriate speed limit for the village. The survey will take you less than 3 minutes to complete. This survey closes on 9th...
Nov 6, 2018 | Stonesfield news
West Oxfordshire residents wanting to recycle more can now swap to a larger recycling wheelie bin for free. The current blue-lidded wheelie bin for recycling materials is a standard 240 litre size, but the new larger bin, at 360 litres, offers 50% more capacity. Cllr...
Nov 1, 2018 | Stonesfield news
Government unveils major change to National Planning Policy Framework Local planning departments should use household projections from 2014 when assessing housing need, as the government signalled major revisions to the standard method and the National Planning Policy...
Oct 25, 2018 | Stonesfield news
Consultation opens on National Parks review Environment secretary Michael Gove and writer Julian Glover have called for evidence to support the review of national parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs)....
Oct 19, 2018 | Stonesfield news
Shared Access (the installers of the telephone mast) have inform us that the commissioning date for the phone mast has slipped until the 8/9th of November
Oct 5, 2018 | Stonesfield news
The West Oxfordshire Local Plan (2011 – 2031) was formally adopted by the District Council on 27 September 2018. Attached for your information a copy of the adoption statement which provides further information on the availability of documents and the period for...
Oct 4, 2018 | Stonesfield news
Beware of callers trying to access your computer. Please warn those vulnerable persons to save them getting hacked and spread the word. Here is the story of a Stonesfield resident. I received 2 calls saying they were BT and my line was being hacked and I was going to...
Sep 28, 2018 | Stonesfield news
September 2018 Welcome to our latest newsletter In this edition: Growth dividend’ could bring a £120m boost for roads and public buildings Cabinet approves new operating model to make the council ‘fit for the future’ Councils join up to produce a spatial plan for...
Sep 24, 2018 | Stonesfield news
Stonesfield telephone phone mast was being installed at the playing field on 24th September. The prime user will be O2 and it is expected that the new service will be on line on the 15th October.
Sep 13, 2018 | Stonesfield news
A smart refurbished bridge now crosses the Evenlode. With its solid new walkway it look ready to last for many more years. Also the Parish Council have had some clearing done on the ‘cricket field’ below the common. This area is now more accessible with a wide path...