We’re working to avoid CALAmity

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...

Reclaiming the common

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...

West Oxfordshire Community Choir is back from 6th Feb

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...

Sign up now for garden waste collections

Letters are being sent to householders in West Oxfordshire encouraging them to sign up, or to renew their subscription, for the garden waste collection service. The new subscription year starts from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020 and costs £30 per bin a year for a...

Homeseekers urged to keep their details updated

Residents who are registered with the Homeseeker Plus housing service are being reminded to keep their details updated in a bid to ensure their needs are met. The service, which is operated by West Oxfordshire District Council, aims to match applicants with the...

Another email scam

Some TV Licensing customers are receiving scam email messages saying they are due a refund or need to keep up their payments. A link directs customers to a fake version of the official TV Licensing website which asks them to enter personal information and bank...

Temporary Road Closure – Peaks Lane

Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Road Closure at Stonesfield, Peaks Lane A request has been received from A Plant Lux Traffic Control for a temporary road closure to apply to a section of Peaks Lane whilst Overhead...

Blenheim Estates buy Pye Homes

Blenheim Estate has acquired its long-standing development partner Pye Homes along with its management team. Pye Homes is currently working with the Blenheim Estate on building 169 homes at Hanborough Gate and has just started work on 300 homes at Park View, east of...