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Dews Meadow development proposal to be heard by the Planning Committee
Planning Committee Notification
CONTACT OFFICER : Nandini Srirathan
planning@whitehorsedc.gov.uk
Tel : 01235 422600
Location: Land North of Summertown East Hanney
Proposal: Approval of details for construction of 45 dwellings (Use Class C3) and associated parking, infrastructure and landscaping, and provision of public open space (as revised 11 May 2018, 15 June 2018 and 23 July 2018). Application reference:... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 14 Aug 2018 08:43 by Guy Langton
New bench seats
The new seats for the trees opposite La Fontana have been installed.
The blacksmith, Julie Grose needs to do a few adjustments which she will do Monday ready for the official opening on Monday evening.
The seats are however safe to use immediately.
Posted: Sun, 29 Jul 2018 08:55 by Guy Langton
Abingdon's Abbey Gardens is awarded Green Flag for tenth year in a row
Abbey Gardens in Abingdon has been recognised by the prestigious Green Flag Award Scheme as one of the great green spaces and parks in the country… for the tenth year running.
The area, which is also a scheduled ancient monument, is maintained by Vale of White Horse District Council. It received its first Green Flag Award in 2009 following a five-year restoration project to transform the site... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 29 Jul 2018 08:45 by Guy Langton
Change of date for August 2018 meeting
East Hanney Parish Council, due to unforeseen circumstances, will be holding its August 2018 meeting on the 8th rather than the 1st August.The Council apologises for this. Please make a note if you planned to come along.
Posted: Sun, 22 Jul 2018 11:57 by Guy Langton
New signage by River Thames set to help boost tourism in Abingdon
New eye-catching noticeboards have been installed by the River Thames in Abingdon to help boost tourism in the town.
Installed by Vale of White Horse District Council, the attractive boards feature a comprehensive street map to show visitors where to find the local shops, pubs and restaurants and the best local attractions such as Abbey Meadows to ensure the town benefits from the spending power they... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 15 Jul 2018 11:17 by Guy Langton
Fire-damaged council headquarters to be demolished
Fire-damaged council headquarters to be demolished
The former headquarters of South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are set to be demolished after the building at Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, was severely damaged in an arson attack in 2015.
A specialist demolition contractor has been appointed and will be on site from next Monday (16 July) carrying out preparatory works ahead... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 10 Jul 2018 08:34 by Guy Langton
OCC Highway maintenance factsheet – Summer 2018
The Summer 2018 Oxfordshire County Council Highways Maintenance Factsheet.
Posted: Sun, 08 Jul 2018 12:34 by Guy Langton
Abingdon’s popular Abbey Meadow outdoor pool will re-open on Saturday 16 June after its £1.3million refurbishment.
Vale of White Horse District Council has invested in the rebuilding work which included joining two pool tanks to create a single large one. The new pool features a beach-style gently sloping walk-in area that provides easy access for young children and for visitors with disabilities. There is also a deep water area for more experienced swimmers.
The changing areas have also been fully refurbished to... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 13 May 2018 11:34 by Guy Langton
Unlicensed scrap metal dealer fined
Vale of White Horse District Council has successfully prosecuted a Birmingham man for illegal scrap metal dealing in Abingdon.
Ionel Petcu, (pictured), of Kirby Road, Winson Green, Birmingham, was found guilty on Tuesday (1/5) at Oxford Magistrates' Court of two charges related to dealing in scrap metal without a licence.
He did not appear at court. He was fined £500 for each offence and ordered... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 05 May 2018 09:04 by Guy Langton
Council continues with strong housing land supply
Vale of White Horse District Council is continuing to deliver on house-building as latest figures show it is once again exceeding a five-year housing land supply.
Under government planning rules set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), all local planning authorities should have an up-to-date deliverable five-year housing land supply.
The council's Housing Land Supply Statement for 2017-18,... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 01 May 2018 10:58 by Guy Langton
