Railway closed for nine days: 29 July – 6 August

In order to upgrade the signalling and tracks, all lines through Oxford will be closed for nine days from Saturday 29 July through to Sunday 6 August. In addition, there will also be a number of overnight and one-day closures before and after the core works. This will...

Attempted break in

There was an attempt to break into a garage on the night of 6 July between 1.40 and 1.48 am at a home on The Ridings. The owner heard them as the drive is gravelled. The owner went out with a bright light, shouting at them causing them to run away. There were 3 of...

Police’s Neighbourhood Teams to double

The number of police constables in Thames Valley Police’s Neighbourhood Teams is set to double, increasing the number of officers available to deal with local crime across the region. The increase is through bringing in 80 additional neighbourhood officers, funded by...

Big Help Out thank you

Dear people, Thank you all so much for contributing to our event on Monday 8 May – most of you were there and everyone worked so hard to make it such a success. We estimate that about a hundred people were there all told and there was such a lovely atmosphere; I...

Election results for Stonesfield & Tackley

All the Election Results are now available on the Council’s website at https://www.westoxon.gov.uk/about-the-council/elections-and-voting/election-results/ Results for Stonesfield & Tackley are available using these links Click to access...

Woodstock on-street parking charges

A new approach to how parking is managed in Woodstock was approved by Oxfordshire County Council cabinet member for Highways Management in May 2022. The changes that are effective from 1st June 2023, will see a number of changes including: The issue of permits for...

Sniff for Life – 18 May

Come along to the St James’ Centre at 7pm on 18 May (NEW DATE not as show in May Slate) and learn about the amazing work of Medical Detection Dogs.  For over ten years, this charity has been training dogs to save lives using their amazing sense of smell. Medical Alert...

To all Ukrainian guests.

Villager Bus Services The Villager is a community bus service driven by volunteer drivers which provides regular services from your village to Witney on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. A timetable is shown below. The bus is free of charge to all Ukrainian guests. We...

Use of motorbike on private land

It has been highlighted that once again motorbikes are in woods surrounding Stonesfield, making a lot of noise on private land. Residents are assured that the police are aware of this and will monitor. We would like to remind anyone using a motorbike on this land that...

Thames Valley Police structural review

Thames Valley Police is reviewing the structure of its local policing areas as it aims to make sure it is set up in the best possible way to meet current and future challenges. The last review of this nature took place in 2010. Now, in 2023, the force is working in a...

Parish Council Elections reminder

Reminder: Elections will take place on 4 May for Stonesfield Parish Council. Nominations are now open and may be delivered to Council Offices, West Oxfordshire District Council. Witney, OX28 1NB between 27 March and 4pm on 4 April 2023. Nominations can not be accepted...

ThankEwe

Shepherds on the Blenheim Estate are urging dog owners to act responsibly while visiting the Estate in the run up to lambing season. Blenheim Estate allow their sheep to give birth outdoors, in order to give lambs the best spring grass and nutrients they need. The...

Village Survey 2023

At last! It has finally arrived: your chance to say how you would like Stonesfield to grow over the coming years. In the first few days of March, the Village Survey was delivered to every household in the village. In it you are asked what developments in housing,...

Good Food Oxfordshire

The aim of Good Food Oxfordshire is to identify and catalyse actions by individuals and organisations that will promote a healthy, fair, ethical and environmentally sustainable food system in Oxford and Oxfordshire. Good Food Oxfordshire supports initiatives that...