Nettlebed Parish Council: 4 Members. 4 Vacancies

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The Parish Council is down to half strength and could really use some new faces! If you care about things like planning, the play area, the community facilities or the allotments - and want the village to have a real voice - this could be your moment. No special skills needed, just a bit of time, common sense, and a willingness to get involved. If you’ve ever thought, 'Someone should do something about that!' - maybe that someone is you. If you are interested, please contact Jo Pugh, clerk@nettlebed-pc.gov.uk The next meeting is on 6th May at 7.30pm at the Village Club (small hall). Why not come along and meet the Councillors. ...
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Nettlebed 10k Stinger – Sunday 27th April

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CHARITY EVENT NOTIFICATION On behalf of the Friends of Nettlebed School (FONS), I would like to make you aware that as part of  Nettlebed Community School fundraising activities, FONS will be holding the Nettlebed Stinger 10km multi-terrain race on Sunday 27th April at 10am. This race has been approved and licensed by Runbritain (part of UK Athletics). As per previous years, the approved course will see competitors follow footpaths and bridleways around the Highmoor and Witheridge hill area, before joining the road opposite the Rising Sun. Runners will then be directed down Witheridge Hill to Newnham Hill bottom and will run along this road until joining the bridleway up to English Farm. We appreciate that for a short time on the day of the race, this may cause some inconvenience to residents. We anticipate that competitors will pass through this area within approximately one hour starting from 10.15am. As UK Athletics rules require us to provide a drinks station at approximately 5km; this...
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Parish Councillor Vacancies

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VACANCIES FOR THREE NETTLEBED PARISH COUNCILLORS A chance to make a real difference in your village Two vacancies have arisen on Nettlebed Parish Council, and we’re looking for people who care about our village to step forward and get involved. This is your chance to help shape the future of our village Ask yourself: Do you want to help make Nettlebed an even better place to live? Are you passionate about supporting your local community? Do you have time, ideas or skills that could benefit the village? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of those around you? Are you concerned about local issues, from planning to play areas, footpaths, allotments, or speeding traffic coming though the village? Do you want to give residents a voice in decisions that matter? If any of this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Being a parish councillor isn’t a big time commitment — just 1–2 hours a week, and meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month...
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Fancy a Challenge? Allotment Plots Available!

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Not for the faint-hearted—but perfect for those who love a bit of hard work and the rewards that come with it! If you’re up for growing your own fruit, veg, and flowers while enjoying the great outdoors, we have allotment plots available at Nettlebed Allotments.🌱 There are currently some vacant plots, but leaving them untended affects neighbouring plots—think weeds and grass seeds! The dedicated allotment tenants have worked hard to keep their plots thriving, and we need new tenants to help restore balance. So, we’re looking for keen growers ready to roll up their sleeves and bring these plots to life! As an incentive this year, new tenants can have their first 12 months FREE! The allotments are situated in a lovely setting on the edge of the Nettlebed overlooking farmland between the A4130 and B481. Interested? Contact the Clerk at clerk@nettlebed-pc.gov.uk or call 01491 614815 to claim your plot! 🌿 The allotment land is leased by Nettlebed Parish Council from the Nettlebed Estate ...
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Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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