Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second

21st April 1926 – 8th September 2022 Nettlebed Parish Council offers its condolences to the Royal Family on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her duty, service and devotion to the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth was unparalleled. We have lived in a truly golden Elizabethan age, the likes of which we will never see again. Nettlebed Parish Council joins with people around the world in mourning her loss. A book of condolence will be available for anyone who would like to pass on their messages to the Royal Family on their website A book of condolence will be available for residents to sign at the Village Club. ...
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Waste Service in the extreme heat

Please put your bins out the night before they’re due to be emptied this week. Biffa will begin waste collections at 5am on Monday 18 July and Tuesday 19 July due to the expected heatwave. This should help their crews avoid being out at the hottest part of the day. Even with the early start, it’s possible Biffa’s waste collection crews may not be able to complete their rounds. If this happens and your bins are not emptied, please leave them out for two days after your scheduled collection day and the crews will aim to catch up later in the week. More information is on our missed bins page (South/ Vale). ...
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BEECHCROFT ANNOUNCE OPENING OF NEW FOOTPATH AT JOYCE GROVE

BEECHCROFT ANNOUNCE OPENING OF NEW FOOTPATH AT JOYCE GROVE The new owner of the former Sue Ryder Home at Nettlebed has announced that a footpath which is parallel to the High Street will be open to the public from the end of this month.  A planning application granted to Sue Ryder for the re-development of the former hospice and surrounding buildings includes a requirement to provide a footpath running from the entrance gate close to the High Street on the eastern side of the village to the western side of Joyce Grove near the Nettlebed Creamery.  The planning conditions stipulate that the footpath needed to be opened prior to the first residents moving into the apartments. However, Beechcroft Developments has decided not to wait for the planning application to be implemented and are aiming to have the footpath open by the end of June once security fencing is in place.  This approach was communicated to a meeting of Nettlebed Parish Council on Tuesday...
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Nettlebed’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Lighting Of The Beacon & The Big Lunch

Dear all Nettlebed villagers. IMPORTANT information below regarding the celebrations in the village for The Queens Platinum Jubilee next week. As you may know The Cheese Shed is hosting the Queens Platinum Jubilee lighting of the beacon on Thursday 2nd June. It will start at 5pm for a kids hour with Bertie Slippers and face painting.  6pm - 9:15pm, the delicious cheese toasties, hot corgis and ice cream will be served. There will be a fully licensed bar. There will be live music from Purdy and her band, or as some of you locals will know her as Rebecca Poole before the procession to the bonfire and the lighting of the beacon. They are limited on seating so please bring a fold up chair if you have one. Please see posters attached below for full details and timings from the cheese shed.  If you can walk then please do. Parking is very limited.  So they have an idea on numbers please can you email The Cheese Shed to let...
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REVISED Temporary Road Closure – Cookley Green, B481 16-18th May

Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Road Closure and “No Waiting” restriction at Cookley Green, B481 (jct with Howe Road to jct with Park Corner) In the interests of public safety, it will be necessary for Oxfordshire County Council to close the road and impose a ‘No Waiting’ restriction as detailed above to facilitate surface dressing works. A temporary Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate from 16 May 2022 up to and including 18 May 2022. This will operate between 05:00 and 20:00. A Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and restriction and will operate on the days shown above. Please note that Notices for urgent works can last up to 5 consecutive days only. Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for those frontages within the closure area, subject to the progress of the works and liaison with the works supervisor. Click on links to view...
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Nettlebed Annual Litter Pick – Saturday, 9th April

Nettlebed's Annual Spring Clean & Litter Blitz will take place this year on Saturday 9th April. Meet at the Community Car Park at 10am. Once again, The White Hart will be offering free tea, coffee and sandwiches to volunteers after the litter pick. If you would like to go, speak to Jo Pugh, Parish Clerk on the day so numbers can be passed on to The White Hart. ...
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Traffic Survey is now closed

Thank you to everyone who completed / or helped someone else to complete the Traffic Survey. The Survey is now closed. 146 residents responded and the data provides strong evidence that residents have concerns about the speed of traffic through the village – and are generally in support of reducing the speed limit. You can see the Survey Results here The Parish Council will now proceed with the OCC application to join the 20mph scheme. At the end of the survey, 32 residents expressed an interest in being more involved with the Parish Council. The Clerk will be in touch with those people to find out their areas of interest and what kind of projects they’d like to be involved in. If you would like to join the Parish Council or help with community projects, please contact: Jo Pugh, Parish Clerk parish.clerk@nettlebed-pc.org.uk ...
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Nettlebed and District 2022 Coffee & Lunch Dates

Nettlebed and District Good Neighbours Scheme is delighted to welcome people back to our coffee mornings and lunches. It  has been a difficult time and many people have felt lonely or isolated - this is a great opportunity to meet up with others and make new friends. We also are looking for more volunteers to drive people from their homes (if needed), make cakes, help to serve refreshments, washing up etc. if you are able to help, please contact susan@theabbots.co.uk ...
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