Category: News

Watchfield School Expansion

The plans for the expansion of Watchfield School, including the erection of a 4 classroom block, were passed at District Council Planning Committee on Wednesday 12th November 2014 by 13 votes for and 1 abstention.

Weight Restriction changes

The following notices has been received from OCC Highways Temporary Traffic Regulation Order – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Suspension and Relocation of Existing Weight Restriction – Majors Road, Watchfield A request has been received from WSP UK Ltd on behalf of Barratts for a temporary suspension and relocation of the existing weight […]

Citizens Advice Bureau – advice about winter heating oil

Buy heating oil early to cut costs As winter approaches, Abingdon Citizens Advice Bureau is urging heating oil users to buy early to help reduce the cost of heating their homes. By stocking up on heating oil now, people can make the most of lower costs before high demand over the winter months pushes up […]

Healthwatch Oxfordshire

There is a website available for health issues in Oxfordshire. There are opportunities to get involved, give your views and get advice. Please click on the link below http://www.healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk/  

Stanford Tip to Remain Open

Thank you to everyone who responded to the consultation. The household waste recycling centre is to remain open until at least 2019. Thank you also to County Councillor Yvonne Constance for pursuing this matter.

Mobile Library Consultation

Oxfordshire County Council is conducting a consultation in order to review the mobile library service. The proposal is to reduce the service in Watchfield with one longer stop outside Maiden’ Court. Details and how to respond can be found by clicking on this link https://consultations.oxfordshire.gov.uk/consult.ti/mobilelibaryserviceconsultation/consultationHome The deadline for responses is Dec 31st 2014

Job Vacancies – Watchfield Parish Council

Watchfield Parish Council 2 Vacancies – immediate start Administrative Clerk Part-time Parish Clerk with flexible home-working 25 hours per month The successful candidate will have a proven track record in responsible administrative roles and must be able to demonstrate a good level of IT ability, excellent inter-personal, diplomatic and negotiation skills and be able to […]