Local Council Elections – 4 April – deadline for receipt of Nominations

If you are considering becoming a member of the Nettlebed Parish Council, nomination forms must be submitted by hand to Abingdon by the 4th April at 4pm. Do give me a call/email if you need a form printed, or would like to discuss. If you have some spare time and would like to make the village an even better place to live, please do think about joining - you can really make a difference! Information for candidates, agents and parish clerks - Local Elections 2023 - South Oxfordshire District Council (southoxon.gov.uk) To stand as a candidate in a parish council election, please complete a parish election nomination paper. You can also view an example of a completed parish nomination pack. Jo Pugh, Parish Clerk tel 07307 641077 em parish.clerk@nettlebed-pc.org.uk ...
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POLLING STATION – THE WHITE HART, HIGH STREET, NETTLEBED

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF POLLING STATION FOR ELECTIONS ON THURSDAY 4 MAY 2023 THE NEW POLLING STATION IS: THE WHITE HARTRavenscroft Suite28 High StreetRG9 5DD Which forms of ID can I use to vote? You may already have a form of photo ID that is acceptable.  You can use any of the following: •         Passport •         Driving licence (including provisional license) •         Blue badge •         Certain concessionary travel cards •         Identity card with PASS mark (Proof of Age Standards Scheme) •         Biometric Immigration document •         Defence identity card •         Certain national identity cards For more information on which forms of photo ID will be accepted, visit electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID or call their helpline on 0800 328 0280. If you don’t have an accepted form photo ID If you don’t already have an accepted form of photo ID, or you’re not sure whether your photo ID still looks like you, you can apply for a free voter ID document, known as a Voter Authority Certificate. You can apply for this at voter-authority-certificate.service.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can complete a paper application form...
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Grow your own food – allotment plots available

Nettlebed Parish Council have four vacant allotment plots. £15 for a full plot p/a. £7.50 for a 1/2 plot Dig for Victory was a campaign launched by the Ministry of Agriculture in 1940 to help combat food shortages in Britain by promoting the planting of allotments in gardens and on public land. Whilst Dig for Victory was a response to a wartime problem of food shortages many of its outcomes reflect things we are concerned about today:- - having access to fresh, healthy food - being active - living sustainably - saving money If you don't have the time to take on a full plot, do consider taking half a plot...perhaps share one with a friend or neighbour. Priority will be given to Nettlebed residents. Contact parish.clerk@nettlebed-pc.org.uk for more information. ...
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PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS – Voter ID

Voter ID The UK Government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station at some elections. This new requirement will apply for the first time in England at the local elections on Thursday 4 May 2023. Which forms of ID can I use to vote? You may already have a form of photo ID that is acceptable.  You can use any of the following: •  Passport •  Driving licence (including provisional license) •  Blue badge •  Certain concessionary travel cards •  Identity card with PASS mark (Proof of Age Standards Scheme) •  Biometric Immigration document •  Defence identity card •  Certain national identity cards For more information on which forms of photo ID will be accepted, visit electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID or call their helpline on 0800 328 0280. If you don’t have an accepted form photo ID If you don’t already have an accepted form of photo ID, or you’re not sure whether your photo ID still looks like you, you can apply for a free voter ID...
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DATE CHANGE: Wildflower plug planting – 15th April at 10.30am

WILDFLOWER PLUGS WILL NOT ARRIVE IN TIME FOR PLANTING ON 1ST OF APRIL - PLEASE NOTE REVISED DATE OF 15th APRIL. APOLOGIES TO ANYONE WHO MAY HAVE PLANNED THEIR DAY AROUND PLANTING...HOPE YOU CAN STILL MAKE IT! The verges have been raked and Councillors are now inviting willing volunteers to come and help plant the wildflower plugs in the verges along Watlington Street - this is the exciting part!SATURDAY, 15th April (meeting at 10.30am in front of the play area on Watlington Street.)Please bring a dibber if you have one and perhaps something to kneel on, and wear suitable clothing and footwear. High viz vests will be provided.It would be useful to know numbers, if possible please email parish.clerk@nettlebed-pc.org.uk or call 07307 641077 if you are planning to come along. ...
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Nettlebed Parish Council – Full Council Meeting Minutes – 7th March

Draft Minutes of the Full Council meeting held on 7th March 2023 Parish Council elections take place on 4th May 2023 if you are considering standing, the Parish Clerk can provide you with more information. Nominations commence on 20th March and Close at 4pm on 4th April. Information for candidates Why become a parish councillor? By becoming a parish councillor you become someone your community will look to for help, guidance and support – a community leader with the power to influence decisions for the benefit of the people you serve. To find out more about becoming a councillor see the 'Information for candidates link above, contact Jo Pugh, Parish Clerk parish.clerk@nettlebed-pc.org.uk or visit the Parish Council website ...
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Wildflower plug planting – 1st April at 10.30am

The verges have been raked and Councillors are now inviting willing volunteers to come and help plant the wildflower plugs in the verges along Watlington Street – this is the exciting part! SATURDAY, 1st April (meeting at 10.30am in front of the play area on Watlington Street.) Please bring a dibber if you have one and perhaps something to kneel on, and wear suitable clothing and footwear. High viz vests will be provided. It would be useful to know numbers, if possible please email parish.clerk@nettlebed-pc.org.uk or call 07307 641077 if you are planning to come along. ...
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