Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Temporary Road Closure and “No Waiting” restriction at West Hagbourne, Brooke Lane

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 30-31st May 2023. This will operate between 04:00 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. 

A copy of the drawing showing the extent of the closure and restriction and also the alternative route for traffic is attached. 

Further information regarding the works may be obtained by contacting Tim Belton – Milestone Infrastructure, Oxfordshire County Council on 0345 310 11 11.

T11644/AC

Regards,

Angel Collodel

Officer

Network Management

Notice T11644 West hagbourne, Brook Lane

Site 29 West Hagbourne – Brook Lane

MAY 2023 parish magazine

New Season, New Kit, New Members!

Exciting times at your local Bowls Club as we enter the 2023 Season with high hopes after last year’s successes at County, Regional and even National Finals. We also have a lot of new members embarking on their first full season. Roll on 2023! (pun intended 😊 ).

We’ve got the Blues!

If you wander past the green at the end of The Croft in East Hagbourne on a match day, then you’ll spot us in our brand-new blue outfits. If you thought bowls was all blazers, ties and white pleated skirts, then you’re in for a surprise! Pop in, say hello and see what it’s all about. Alternatively, why not come and join in at one or our . . .

Bowls Open Days – May 13^th and June 10^th

After a wonderful response last summer, your friendly neighbourhood Bowls Club are holding TWO OPEN DAYS this year, on May13th and June 10^th. Come along any time from 10 till 4. We are pleased to invite you to have a try at this ridiculously mesmerising and enjoyable sport; we’re sure you’ll have fun.

More info at www.hagbournebowls.co.uk

Even if you can’t make an open day, just come along any Monday evening during the summer from 6:30 onwards or ring Jackie 07502 373184. If you’re wearing flat shoes or trainers then we’ll get you “rolling up” on the green in no time. Members come from far and wide to take part and if you’re new to the area, it’s a great way to meet a friendly bunch of people of all ages and backgrounds.

You can find us at the end of The Croft, postcode OX11 9LS.

Bowls Open Day notice for village website – April 2023

April 2023 Parish magazine

East Hagbourne Parish Council and its Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group have prepared an update to our Neighbourhood Plan.

This update bring two new appendices which strengthen and clarify the application of the policies. Both of these contain elements allowing our Plan to more clearly respond to environmental issues.

In particular, the update includes a “Strategy for People and Nature”. It maps what we know about wildlife at a local level across the whole of East Hagbourne parish and together with two new policies gives recommendations for how our wildlife assets can be safeguarded and enhanced.

The update also includes a new Design Guide based both on national criteria and on an understanding of our local village character. It supports, in particular, Policy VC3, which calls on development to retain our smaller village character and promote good design.

There is also an extension to the Local Green Space in the Bakers Lane area and two small green areas have been added as Assets of Local Distinctiveness.

In accordance with the statutory requirements, a public consultation is taking place.

The consultation starts on 19th March and the closing date for representations is midnight on 3rd May 2023.

The Plan and supporting documents can be viewed here. There is also a printed copy in St Andrew’s Church, available ca. 9am-4pm except when services are taking place.

We welcome all comments which can be sent to easthagbourneplan2023@gmail.com or by mail to Laura Lloyd, East Hagbourne Parish Clerk, 12A The Croft, East Hagbourne, Didcot OX11 9LS.

THURSDAY 30^TH MARCH 2023

THE PAVILION, GREAT MEAD, EAST HAGBOURNE AT 7:00PM FOR 7:30PM

East Hagbourne Annual Parish Meeting Agenda 30th March 2023

Annual Parish Meeting 2023 poster

20mph Limit Survey Results From discussions in the village, it was clear that the survey for a 20mph limit in New Road and Blewbury Road did catch the attention of Hagbourne residents. The Parish Council is delighted to record that 159 completed survey forms were submitted, and this return of more than 30% is regarded as very high for this type of survey.

The results of the survey are summarised in the bar charts, however the bottom line is that although the majority supported a move to a 20mph limit, there is a sizeable minority objecting, more so for New Road than Blewbury Road. PARISH COUNCIL 20MPH SURVEY RESULTS

There was a strong vote against most measures for traffic calming although the residents in Blewbury Road supported road narrowing at their entrance to the village by a small majority. 93 respondents also made use of the comments box, sometimes continuing on the back of the page or using extra sheets. Mostly the comments backed up the reasons for the response with feelings being strongly expressed both in favour of and against the proposal. Several of you used the opportunity to expand the discussion, the most common comment was that money would be better spent on fixing roads in particular filling potholes with 14 of you raising such a demand.

Other items raised in discussions included support for a 20mph limit from the shop to the Lower Cross on New Road (eight requests) and for Bishops Orchard independently of the New Road decision, and a speed limit on the Coscote Road. Although several supported street parking as a form of traffic calming, six suggested that street parking should be reduced.

The Parish Council will send the results to the county council team and we will keep you updated on this, noting that even if something does happen it won’t be before April 2024.

MARCH 2023 parish magazine-2

What is a Parish Council?

A parish council is a local authority that makes decisions on behalf of the people in the parish and has an overall responsibility for the well-being of its local community.

It is the level of government closest to the community, with the district authority next above it in the hierarchy. As the authority closest to the people, parish councils are invariably the first place people will go with concerns or ideas. For this reason, they are a vital part of any community.

Parish Council work falls into three main categories:

• representing the local community
• delivering services to meet local needs
• striving to improve quality of life in the parish

Why become a Parish Councillor?

If you live in a community where something ‘big’ has happened, you’ll know that when people in the community need support and guidance, it is sometimes the parish council that is turned to.

By becoming a parish councillor, you become someone your community will look to for help, guidance and support: a community leader with the power to influence decisions for the benefit of the people you serve.

Seeing your community change for the better, as a result of decisions you have helped make, is something that can give you a sense of achievement and pride.

What decisions do Parish Councils make?

Parish councils make all kinds of decisions on issues that affect the local community.  Probably the most common topics that parish councils get involved with are planning matters (they are statutory consultees), crime prevention, helping local groups, managing open spaces and campaigning for and delivering better services and facilities.

It’s true to say that on their own, parish councils have limited powers to make decisions.  But they do have the ability to negotiate with, and the power to influence, those other organisations that do make the final decisions (such as the district or county councils, health authorities, police etc).

In this respect parish councils are extremely powerful.  The organisations that make the final decisions know that a parish council gives the best reflection of how a community feels about something, and its views will be taken seriously.

How much time does it take up?

Our council meets once a month for the council meeting, to which members of the public are also invited.  Meetings usually last two hours, depending on the agenda. In addition to this, much of the work is done through emails including discussing planning applications and progressing local projects. Occasionally, an additional meeting may be convened when a decision is needed on a particular urgent issue.

How long does a parish councillor serve for?

Once elected, parish councillors sit on the council for a period of four years until the next election, unless they resign beforehand.

Am I eligible to be a Parish Councillor?

To serve as a Parish Councillor you have to be:

• a British subject, a citizen of the Commonwealth or an eligible citizen of the European Union
• over 18 years of age.
• registered to vote in the area or have lived, worked, or owned property there for at least 12 months before an election.

You cannot stand for election if you

• Work for the council you want to become a councillor for (but you can work for other local authorities, including the principal authorities that represent the same area).
• Are the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order or interim order.
• Have been sentenced to prison for three months or more (including suspended sentences) during the five years before election day.
• Have been convicted of a corrupt or illegal practice by an election court.
• Are subject to any relevant notification requirements, or a relevant order, in respect of a sexual offence.

What powers do parish councils have?

They have a wide range of powers which essentially related to local matters, such as looking after community buildings, open space, allotments, play areas, street lighting, bus shelters, car parks and much more.  The council also has the power to raise money through taxation, the precept.  The precept is the parish council’s share of the council tax.  The precept demand goes to the billing authority, the district council, which collects the tax for the parish council.

Don’t take our word for it!

The best way to find out what it’s like to be a parish councillor is to talk to someone who’s doing it now.

Come along to a parish council meeting or speak to one of our councillors and find out what they think of the job.

Coming soon to a village hall near you – the annual offering from HAMS (the Hagbourne Amateurs) is sure to be a feast of farmyard fun. It’s the story of the little pig that could, and has something for all the family.

Owing to needing more space on the stage there are less tickets this year, so please don’t leave it too late to get yours.

As the poster says, tickets are available in the Hagbourne Community Shop or by phoning the box office, or you can buy online (small booking fee applied) and to make that even easier, you can get there by scanning the QR code below.

See you in March!