Revised National Planning Policy Framework

LATEST PLANNING NEWS IN ASSOCIATION WITH ‘THE PLANNER’, OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE ROYAL TOWN PLANNING INSTITUTE. The much-anticipated revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) has finally been published with an increased emphasis on high-quality...

Stonesfield road closure – Peaks Lane

A request has been received from SGN for a temporary road closure to apply to a section of Peaks Lane whilst essential gas connection works are carried out. A temporary Notice is being made to implement the temporary closures and will operate from the 6 August 2018 to...

New animal welfare registration laws

Businesses alerted to new animal welfare registration laws New welfare laws will mean that more people who run animal businesses will have to register with their local council. Dog day boarders, keepers of exhibition animals and some dog breeders must contact West...

Publicising EU Settlement Scheme

Council helping to publicise EU Settlement Scheme Following the Government’s announcement to introduce a simple and straightforward application scheme post-Brexit, West Oxfordshire District Council is keen to share this news with EU citizens currently living and...

Oxfordshire Matters July 2018

  July 2018 (revised) Welcome to our latest newsletter In this edition: Road maintenance budget doubled this year and a £120m long-term infrastructure investment proposal being considered New partnership for investment and service improvement approved with...

We want the ducks!

On Saturday evening people crowded the river bank enjoying the sights as well as the BBQ and bar. And before the Duck Race started the children were happily splashing in the Evenlode. Then the cry of “We want the ducks!” went up as Stonesfield children (and parents)...

Make sure your mobility scooter is safe to use.

Users of mobility scooters in the District are being urged to have them tested for safety. Free electric checks are being carried out in Witney on 4 October and Chipping Norton  on 18 October. Cllr Toby Morris, Cabinet Member for Health and Safety at West Oxfordshire...

Planning Application for North Farm approved

Planning for land west of North Farm, Woodstock Road, Stonesfield was approved by West Oxfordshire District Council on 12th July This allows for erection of 5 dwellings with associated garaging and landscape work, formation of new vehicular access. Planning Ref:...

New Defibrillator at Preschool

A new defibrillator with paediatric paddles for small children has been attached to the Preschool building for emergency cardiac use. It has been registered with the Ambulance service which will give the access code on dialling 999

Another great plant sale

Stonesfield Gardening Club held their 2nd plant sale of 2018 on Saturday 7th July. In addition to the usual wide range of plants at bargain prices there was a pop up café serving cake , cream scones, coffee and teas. This was complemented by a range of secondhand...

Stonesfield Lunch Club

The Stonesfield Lunch Club provides a warm welcome and friendly day of companionship along with a home cooked 2 course meal, speakers, activities and outings. It is held at the St James Centre, High Street, Stonesfield every Wednesday 10.30am to 3.30pm. Age range 65+....

Folk evenings continue at White Horse

Wednesday 4th July saw the second of the new season of folk evenings at the White Horse. Nick and Judith were again joined by a number of friends for an evening of music, song and poetry. The evening was a great success. It will be repeated at 8pm on the first...

Highway maintenance

County councillors asked me for a briefing on highways maintenance and we thought it would be a useful for parishes and town councils too. I have attached the briefing, which is intended to explain our approach to road maintenance, with some facts and figures to show...