Feb 7, 2019 | Stonesfield news
Councillors have backed Government plans to increase council tax for long-term empty properties in the District. At a meeting on 16 January, Cabinet members recommended that the Long Term Empty Property Premium, currently set at 50 per cent, be increased to 100 per...
Feb 7, 2019 | Stonesfield news
Hundreds of retailers in West Oxfordshire are set to benefit from business rates relief. West Oxfordshire District Council’s Cabinet has supported a Government scheme which will cut retailers’ rates by a third provided they have a rateable value of £51,000 or less. It...
Feb 2, 2019 | Stonesfield news
Quick update from the Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley Local Resilience Forum teleconferences held morning of Friday 1st. The main headlines are: Weather: The Amber weather warning issued at 0408 was lifted earlier than predicted, however there will still be...
Jan 28, 2019 | The Stonesfield Slate
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Jan 25, 2019 | Stonesfield news
Land to the east of Chipping Norton is allocated in the West Oxfordshire Local Plan 2031 for strategic development to include around 1,200 homes, 5 hectares of business land together with a range of supporting services and facilities including a new primary school. To...
Jan 25, 2019 | Community Action news
We are pleased that our efforts and your letters of objection had such a significant impact on two events in 2018. First, the application by CALA to build 68 houses on land on Woodstock Road was turned down. Second, the Inspector took on board the significance of the...
Jan 23, 2019 | Stonesfield news
Work continued this Wednesday on reclaiming Stonesfield Common, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, from blackthorn and other ‘invaders’ Common view before This opened up new views which, hopefully, the sheep will be able to maintain. Common view before...
Jan 22, 2019 | Stonesfield news
Have you ever seen one of our productions and been inspired to be on the stage? Have you been tempted by coming to an audition to one of the shows over the years but never had the confidence to? Would you like to start a new hobby and enjoy taking part in amateur...
Jan 22, 2019 | Stonesfield news
I am excited to announce that the first meeting will be on Friday 22nd February – 7.30pm – 9.00pm in the St James Centre. It is a completely informal meeting and will take place on the last Friday of every month. During the meeting one or two people will...
Jan 22, 2019 | Stonesfield news
After taking a short break over the winter, the W.O.C. Choir is back on the Wednesday 6th February in the St. James Centre. Open to everyone who enjoys singing and would love to experience singing in a group! The structure has changed slightly as to how the choir will...