Dec 14, 2018 | Stonesfield news
We are very excited that the second printing of our CD Pete’s Trees (released in May 2018) is available as of today, complete with an additional track – Farewell Aragog, which was composed by Nick for the film ‘Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince’. You can see a...
Dec 13, 2018 | Stonesfield news
£1.5M Fine for planning breaches in north London Harrow Crown Court has ordered a rogue landlord to pay £1.5 million or spend nine years in prison after he was found guilty of breaching planning rules for five years in two London boroughs....
Dec 6, 2018 | Stonesfield news
Last night (6th December) was the final White Horse Folk Night in the 2018 series. As usual it was a resounding success with a wide range of contributors singing, playing and reading poetry. It is planned to restart the White Horse Folk Nights on Wednesday 6th...
Dec 6, 2018 | Stonesfield news
Dear Fellow Councillors As your parish council representative on the Cotswold Conservation Board I would like to thank you for responding to the survey I sent out earlier this year. Here is a presentation of my views on the advantages of becoming a national park...
Dec 4, 2018 | Stonesfield news
News and information for county council stakeholders November 2018 Welcome to our latest newsletter We hope you enjoyed reading last month’s edition of Oxfordshire Matters, thecounty council’s newsletter for our stakeholders. In this edition: Innovative...
Nov 29, 2018 | Stonesfield news
Douglas Rudlin first book to be published is now available. Its title is The Life and Times of the Inns, Taverns and Beerhouses of Witney, Oxfordshire. Have you ever wondered what the social life in the pubs of Witney was like long ago? From the obvious to the not so...
Nov 28, 2018 | Stonesfield news
Over 300 responses were received to the recent survey of residents’ opinions on road safety / speed. The topic generated a wide range of opinion. Overall 69.1% wanted a reduction to the village speed limit and 59.8% were in favour of some additional signage. Full...
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...
