Current Planning Applications

1. 25, The Croft, East Hagbourne - P10/W0207. Revised plans received. 2. 11, Viking Drive, Didcot - P10/W0313. Garage conversion and external alterations. 3. Opposite Grange Farm, New Road, East Hagbourne - P10/W0299. Proposed DSLAM green cabinet. 4. Old Cross House, Coscote, Didcot - P10/W0528. Ground floor rear extension. 5. Bramley Cottage, 34 Main Road, East Hagbourne - P10/W0352/LB. Replace two windows. One to the front (south) elevation and one to the rear (north) elevation.

You can view the applications online by going to www.southoxon.gov.uk and keying in the reference number in the “search” option at the top right hand side of the page.

VILLAGE WEBSITE

Updates include Folk at the Fleur, Gardening Club, Parish Plan Survey Report, Book Clubs, Rambling, Monica's Bench competition (closing date extended to 9th April). The Gallery has also been updated too. The Minutes of the Parish Council meetings are also posted.
Contact us with any news, contributions, ideas and updates at info@easthagbourne.net. Remember the website address www.easthagbourne.net.

Parish Council Meetings in 2010

Please put these dates in your diary/organiser:- Next meeting: 13th May 2010- AGM
Annual Parish Meeting - 22nd April 2010 at 07.30pm - In the Village Hall.This is your meeting, so please tell your friends and neighbours and all come along and discuss the East Hagbourne Parish Plan and hear how the Parish Council are planning to meet the needs of the plan for the whole Village.
Following Meetings: 17th June, 22nd July, 2nd September, 14th October and 18th November.

All Parish Council meetings will commence at 7.30 pm on Thursdays in the Village Hall.

You are all always welcome! Your views are important to us.

CONTACT DETAILS: Parish Clerk, Mr Robin Parsley. Telephone: 814687. ParishClerk@easthagbourne.net

BUTTS PIECE

By the time that you read this Thames Water should have made the connection for the allotments, the fencing should be in the process of being erected and the 27 allotments are being marked out. There may be some plots still available so contact the Parish Clerk if you are interested. The initial annual rent is set at £25 which includes water. If you want to join the committee to run and administer the allotments please also contact the Parish Clerk.

BRITAIN IN BLOOM 2010

The Village has been invited to enter this annual competition again through the Thames & Chilterns area group - see more details at www.rhs.org.uk/britaininbloom.
A team is needed to co-ordinate the entry for the Village so would anyone interested in helping this year please contact the Parish Clerk.

ANNUAL VILLAGE LITTER BLITZ

Thanks to the 30 people who turned out for the Litter Blitz on 17 April, as well as those who offered succour to the hard-working teams, and all of you who help pick up litter throughout the year. The village is certainly looking beautiful and there was not as much litter as in previous years - well done everyone!

Various News Items

The police carried out a speed check along New Road on 15 April between 8:50 & 9:30am. 91 vehicles were travelling into the village of which 3 were caught speeding and will receive letters.

Also, be alert for telephone calls offering house alarms or debt consolidation - if a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is. This time of year also sees an increase in calls regarding rogue traders doing gardening and tree work. The local police advise people looking for a reliable contractor or supplier to consult Trading Standards' list of reputable companies on www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk or phone them on 0845 051 0845

Don't forget, if you have non-urgent information to report to the police, the local officers can be reached on 08458 505 505 or via email on Cholsey&MoulsfordNHPT@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk

South Oxfordshire District Council also sends a warning to residents about bogus biodegradable bags. A market trader was caught selling normal, uncompostable plastic bags carrying the text, 'this bag is fully biodegradable and 100% compostable' to unwitting members of the public.