Parish Magazine – July & August
02 07, 2026
Local News
27 06, 2026
Community Shop Annual General Meeting.
AGM on Thursday, 30th July at 7:30pm in the Hagbourne Village Hall.
We will be discussing the potential opportunities to consider and also the possible impact of the loss of our PO branch.
19 06, 2026
11 06, 2026
ADVANCE NOTICE OF ROADWORKS AND CLOSURES IN EAST HAGBOURNE
NEW ROAD/BLEWBURY ROAD 18-24 JUNE (NIGHT CLOSURE 8PM – 6AM)
MAIN ROAD 19-23 JUNE (9.30AM -3.30PM)
Please see below for details of upcoming works in the next couple of weeks. Sorry this is a long one but hopefully it is easier to have all the information we have in one place for reference.
There are some preparatory works being carried out on New Road/Blewbury Road with traffic signal management between 15-17 June. The works will operate on day shift 7.30am – 5.30pm, with signals fully removed between these shifts. This is to replace some lengths of kerbing and rebuild sunken gullies ahead of the resurfacing works below.
New Road/Blewbury Road
Road Closure 18-24 June
Full width resurfacing of New Road / Blewbury Road in East Hagbourne between the junction with Higgs Close and the speed derestriction south of the village heading towards Blewbury.
This NIGHT CLOSURE will be in effect from 8pm – 6am on weekdays only within the closure period.
New Road / Blewbury Road will be fully reopened outside of these working hours. A fully signed diversion will be in place for the scheme duration.
Residents who live within the resurfacing stretch of New Road/Blewbury Road should also have received direct correspondence from OCC.
OCC confirmed the following for the schedule of works:
We will endeavour to maintain vehicular access to those properties affected by the works. However, there may be occasions where delays are likely once the new surfacing is laid, as it takes time to cool down and cure and would not be safe to drive on. The works are being phased during resurfacing operations, to provide as much access as possible;
- Thurs 18th – Resurfacing between Higgs Close and War memorial, including both sides of triangle into Main Road.
- Fri 19th – Resurfacing between Speed Derestriction and bend Nr no. 25.
- Mon 22nd – Resurfacing centre of village between War Memorial and bend Nr No.25.
- Tues 23rd – Resurfacing between Speed Derestriction and War Memorial.
- Gatemen / Traffic Marshals will be positioned at both hard closure points during the road closure. They will direct traffic and pedestrians to ensure the safety of the public and workforce during working hours. We ask that you give them your full support and heed their advice whether you are a pedestrian, cyclist, or motorist.
- Surfacing operations are moving operations so the highest levels of noise will only be experienced by individual frontages for short periods. The noisiest operation, the milling of existing road surface will be completed by 2300hrs, although some construction noise will still be evident during the latter stages of the resurfacing operations. A Section 61 permit for prior consent has been submitted and approved as part of the planning stage.
- A maintenance information website, which will be updated should any changes occur: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/roads-and-transport/roadworks/planned-road-maintenance
- If you think the works will cause you problems with access or deliveries or if you require further information, then please contact the appropriate person below and we will be happy to answer any queries that you may have.
- Office Contact (please use ahead of the works)- Carl Stallwood – Senior Officer, OCC Highway Maintenance 0345 310 1111 highwayschemes@oxfordshire.gov.uk
- Site Contact (Please use during the works)- Tim Belton, OCC Scheme Supervisor 0345 310 1111 highwayschemes@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Main Road, East Hagbourne
Road Closure 19-23 June
To facilitate jetting and CCTV of the drainage system
This closure will be in effect from 9.30am – 3.30pm on weekdays only within the closure period.
These are mobile works starting at the Lower Cross end of Main Road on 19th June and working through the village and out towards Coscote – it is not possible to confirm exactly where the works closure will be at any given time.
The closure barriers will be manned to allow access 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. The team are also aware that some vehicles will need access for school pick up due to the timing of the works.
The map below shows the closure will be for the full length of Main Road from Lower Cross to Coscote for through traffic, and the suggested diversion.
Please see one.network for details of closures and roadworks
04 06, 2026
TRAFFIC REGULATION NOTICE
TRAFFIC REGULATION NOTICE
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT, 1984
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984, that the Oxfordshire County Council
TEMPORARILY PROHIBITS THE USE OF THE HIGHWAY BY ALL MOTOR VEHICLES
LOCATION: East Hagbourne, New Road (outside 10 – 14)
REASON: To facilitate water connection
DURATION: Starting on 09 June 2026
The anticipated completion date is 13 June 2026 (date included). This is a 24 hour daily road closure (Traffic Regulation Notices cover a maximum of 5 consecutive days.)
ACCESS: Limited access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for frontages within the closed section of road, subject to the progress of the works. Access will be maintained for cyclists and pedestrians
SUGGESTED ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: via Broadway, B4493 Wantage Road, Didcot Road, B4493, Left Onto A417 London Road, & vice versa
Detail below showing closure area – full map and information available at one.network
02 06, 2026
Village Produce Show – Save the date – 6th September
Free entry, all welcome from Didcot, the Hagbournes and surrounding villages.
Bring along your home grown fruit, vegetables, wonky veg, bakes, jams and chutneys, crafts, art/photos!
Popular with kids – make a garden on a plate or a vegetable animals!
Cream teas and cakes available. Staging 9 to 11am Doors open at 2pm Prizes at 3pm
Full list of categories on Facebook Hagbourne Village Produce Show and in Hagbourne Village Community Shop.
31 05, 2026
30 04, 2026
20 04, 2026
Thames Valley Police Didcot & Wallingford Neighbourhood Team – Have your Say Meeting
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02 03, 2026
Scarecrow Trail: 23rd May- 7th June
Scarecrow Trail in East Hagbourne :
Theme: “Historical Figures”
Saturday 23rd May until Sunday 7thJune
Buy your maps for £1 from the Community Shop and The Fleur from Saturday 24th May in order to follow and vote for your favourite scarecrow.
Entry forms are available in the Parish magazine, at the Community Shop, or you can print your own from here.
Entry forms to be returned Monday 4rd May.
Profits will be shared between Oxfordshire Wildlife Rescue and WaterAid.
The Hagbourne Action Group are kindly doing teas in Church during the afternoons of Sunday 24th May, Sunday 31st May and Sunday 7th June when maps will also be for sale.
20 01, 2026
Friends of St Andrew’s welcomes you to a concert:
15th Feb @ 3pm in St Andrew’s Church
A Valentine’s concert with music from Monteverdi to Kate Bush,
Purcell to Sandy Denny – something for everyone!
Medieval, folk, classical and contemporary a cappella
