20’s Plenty for Oxfordshire

By Parish Clerk Comment Closed
With residents help 20mph could be recognised as the speed limit through Nettlebed. Nettlebed Parish Councillors will be distributing ‘20’s Plenty’ wheelie bin stickers to homes along the High Street and Watlington Street in an effort to help reduce the speed of traffic coming through the village. If you are delivered a sticker and do not want it (or don’t have a wheelie bin), would you please contact the Parish Clerk and we can arrange for it to be collected. IN BRITISH SOCIAL ATTITUDES SURVEYS THREE QUARTERS OF PEOPLE SAY 20MPH IS THE RIGHT LIMIT FOR MOST LOCAL ROADS. IT IS BEST PRACTICE FOR HOME STREETS, TOWN CENTRES, SHOPPING AREAS AND WHERE PEOPLE WORK OR LEARN.* Oxfordshire County Council decided in December 2020 to support 20mph in Oxfordshire – they are now working on the strategy, plans and timing to implement this. A leader, yet to be appointed, will direct the initiative and create a project group which includes stakeholders such as 20’s Plenty...
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THE PLAYGROUND WILL BE CLOSED TOMORROW – RE-OPENING ON SUNDAY

By Parish Clerk Comment Closed
REPAIRS TO THE WETPOUR SURFACE WILL BE CARRIED OUT ON FRIDAY 23RD APRIL. We appreciate that as the weather is so lovely, this is disappointing news, however the work  needs to be done as the annual RosPA inspection reported this as a potential trip hazard - so please bear with us and let's hope there are many more sunny days ahead and everyone can play safely. Many thanks for your understanding. Posted by Parish Clerk on behalf of Nettlebed Parish Council ...
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Annual Parish Meeting – Weds, 28th April at 7pm via Zoom

By Parish Clerk Comment Closed
The Annual Parish Meeting is an opportunity for parishioners on the Electoral Roll for Nettlebed to raise any matters of concern to them that relates to their local community. AGENDA – Annual Parish Meeting This year will be a little different from previous years: Firstly, it will be a virtual meeting held on Zoom – please contact the Clerk in advance of the meeting for the linkThe first part of the meeting will fill you in on what the Parish Council has achieved over the last two years, plans for the forthcoming year and how the precept money is being spent – the second part of the meeting is being hosted by Nettlebed Now community group and they will talk about the group and their ideas for improving life in the village. If you have any matters you would like to raise at the meeting, please contact the Clerk at least one day in advance of the meeting, to allow time to prepare – however matters can...
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New NNN Editor required…

By Peter Foster Comment Closed
We are recruiting for a new Editor/Owner for our website - the current Editor is stepping down at the end of April so we are looking for someone to take over and administer the website and control the Nettlebed Network News emails. Ideally, someone who is comfortable with WordPress websites and can devote a little time to helping the village that would be ideal. If you are interested please write to the Editor today. ...
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Dog Napping Attempt

By Susan Byers Comment Closed
Taken from the Facebook Watlington Town Notice Board Sat 13th March: Attempted dog-napping at the end of Pyrton Lane, Watlington; vehicle was a white VW possibly Touran. It has been spotted on three occasions so far. Keep your eyes peeled and your dogs safe. Try to walk with others where possible. ...
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Temporary Road Closure – Henley-on-Thames, Red Lane – 8th March – 16th March

By Parish Clerk Comment Closed
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – Section 14(1) Notice of Temporary Traffic Order Henley-on-Thames – Red Lane Prohibition of Through Traffic Date of Order: 01 March 2021 Coming into force: 08 March 2021 This Order is being introduced because of duct installation works which are anticipated to be completed 16 March 2021. The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit any vehicle proceeding in the length of Red Lane from the junction of Coates Lane to the junction of Patemore Lane (south of the B481) Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed to indicate when the measures are in force. Exemptions are included for emergency services and for the works and for access to premises which are only accessible from the closed section of road. The alternative route for traffic is via the B41, Patmore Lane, B480, A4130, Watlington street, Priest Hill, Park Corner and vice versa. This Order will remain in force for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed whichever is...
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Oxfordshire Draft Transport Plan

By Peter Foster Comment Closed
These consultations are important - We would encourage everyone to get involved in having a say on this important consultation. See the links below 👇👇👇 Consultation launched on Oxfordshire’s draft transport blueprint Residents and organisations across Oxfordshire are being offered the chance to help shape the transformation of transport and digital connectivity across the county in a new consultation from 15 February to 28 March on a draft blueprint for the future. With the need for climate action, helping create healthy communities and addressing air quality at the heart of council thinking, the new local transport and connectivity plan (LTCP) sets out a vision for Oxfordshire that will contribute to developing a zero-carbon economy for the county and transform the health and wellbeing of residents. Councillor Yvonne Constance, Cabinet Member for Environment, said: "The future of our transport matters not just because we need to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality; the options we propose in LTCP are aimed at fundamentally improving the...
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