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10 04, 2019

Notification of Road Closures: A34/M4 Junction 13 Chieveley (West Berkshire) – Bridge Refurbishment and Surface Reconstruction

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A34/M4 Junction 13 Chieveley (West Berkshire) – Bridge Refurbishment and Surface Reconstruction

Kier Highways, on behalf of Highways England, will be carrying out the following maintenance work at the Chieveley Interchange over the spring and summer 2019. We will be:

  • replacing the expansion joints and waterproofing material within the M4 westbound carriageway at junction 13,
  • carrying out concrete repairs to the bridge,
  • resurfacing and renewing the road markings on the M4 westbound carriageway,
  • removing and replacing the road surface and its foundations, and renewing the road markingsaround the entire junction 13 roundabout.We are led by the safety of road users and our workers when we plan roadworks. As this section of road is busy and we need time for materials to harden, we must close junction 13 entirely for several weekends. The weekends in question are listed below.

    Significant delays are expected during these weekend closures. We advise you plan ahead of your journey and allow extra time or avoid this route if possible.

    M4 Junction 13 Bridge Refurbishment

    We will be closing the M4 westbound carriageway between the slip roads over five nights (between 10pm and 6am) starting on Sunday 21 April. In addition, we will then be fully closing the M4 westbound carriageway between the exit and entry slip roads at junction 13 from:

  • 10pm on Friday 26 April through to 6am on Monday 29 April
  • 10pm on Friday 10 May through to 6am on Monday 13 May
  • 10pm on Friday 17 May through to 6am on Monday 20 May (Contingency weekend subject to change)

During these closures traffic will be diverted off the M4 via the exit slip road and sent across the junction to rejoin the M4 via the entry slip road.

Upon completion of the full weekend closures, there will be a series of ten overnight closures to reinstate the joints between the slip roads.

We will be closing the entire roundabout at the junction on the following times and dates:

  • 10pm on Friday 7 June through to 6am on Monday 10 June
  • 10pm on Friday 14 June through to 6am on Monday 17 June
  • 10pm on Friday 21 June through to 6am on Monday 24 June
  • 10pm on Friday 28 June through to 6am on Monday 1 July
  • 10pm on Friday 5 July through to 6am on Monday 8 July
  • 10pm on Friday 12 July through to 6am on Monday 15 July
  • 10pm on Friday 26 July through to 6am on Monday 29 July (Contingency weekend subject to change)When the roundabout is closed signed diversions will be in place which primarily go via the A4 between junction 12 (Theale) and junction 14 (Shefford Woodlands).A34 traffic will need to exit at Speen then head towards Hungerford for the M4 westbound carriageway, or towards Theale for the M4 eastbound carriageway.

    M4 westbound traffic wishing to access the A34 is advised to exit at junction 12 and travel west along the A4; and M4 eastbound traffic wishing to access the A34 is advised to exit and junction 14 and travel east along the A4.

    Local traffic wishing to access the A34 southbound carriageway or M4 from Graces Lane (Chieveley) will be diverted along the B4009 from Hermitage to Newbury, west along the A4 to Speen then either onto the A34 or along the A4 to Hungerford, then north on the A338 to join the M4 at junction 14.

    When the roundabout is closed access to the Moto Service Area and Hilton Hotel will be maintained from the A34 northbound carriageway only.

    These works are subject to change if weather is bad or due to unforeseen circumstances.

    Confirmed dates for these weekend closures will be advertised in advance on signs along the M4, on the Highways England website and via the media.

    We apologise for any inconvenience or disruption caused during our work. If you have any questions,or if you’d like to know about our work please contact us on 0300 123 5000 or emailinfo@highwaysengland.co.uk

08 04, 2019

The Annual Parish Meeting is this Thursday in The Pavilion @ 1930 – all welcome!

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The Annual Parish Meeting is not a Council meeting, but a meeting where villagers can say what they want to happen in the village during the next year.

There will be a short presentation on the current situation by the Parish Council, but the main focus is for parishioners to influence future policy.

The Neighbourhood Plan and the MacTaggart & Mickel housing development next to the village hall will be discussed and hopefully encourage public participation in the open discussion.

Please see the agenda below.

All electors are welcome from 7pm for refreshments before the meeting starts!

05 04, 2019

The compost give-away is back!

Poster of Compost giveaway info

The compost give-away is back! Please find attached a poster for our compost give-away event happening on Saturday 11 May at Milton Park (please note the change of location).

23 03, 2019

MAKE A CHANGE – become a local Councillor

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What does the Parish Council Do?

Your council has an overall responsibility for the wellbeing of your local community.  Their work covers:

  • Improving quality of life for residents
  • Giving communities a democratic voice
  • Representing the village in local issues
  • Being the main point of contact with District and County Services

BECOMING A LOCAL COUNCILLOR

As a local councillor you can become a voice for your community and make real change. Councillors are community leaders and represent the interests of the communities they serve.  Local councillors have three main responsibilities:

  • Decision-making
  • Monitoring
  • Getting involved locally

GETTING ELECTED

To stand for council you must:

  • Be a UK or Commonwealth Citizen; or be a citizen of the Republic of Ireland; or be a citizen of another Member State of the European Union.
  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Be an elector of the local council; or in the past 12 months occupied land or premises in the area the local council serves (as owner or tenant; or work in the area the local council serves (as your principal or only place of work); or live within three miles of the local council boundary.

The window for submitting your nomination papers is from 26thMarch and the final date and time for their receipt in the elections office will be 4pm on Wednesday 3 April 2019. Nomination papers must be delivered in person to the council offices at 135 Eastern Avenue, Milton Park, Milton OX14 4SB.

You can find guidance if you are considering standing for election here.

Further information and nomination forms can be obtained from the clerk.

Credit: Information has been adapted from the current NALC election posters which also use this image.

 

 

21 03, 2019

DIDCOT from Village to Garden Town – A talk about Didcot’s past, its future and its impact on surrounding settlements & countryside.

Poster of Talk being offered on Didcot Town
The South Oxfordshire district committee of CPRE invites you to:
 

DIDCOT from Village to Garden Town – A talk about Didcot’s past, its future and its impact on surrounding settlements & countryside.

 
By David Taylor – Didcot Historical Society & Andrew Down – South Oxfordshire District Council
 
Tuesday 9th April, 2019
 
at  Didcot Baptist Church, 43 Wantage Road, Dicot, OX11 
 
Doors open 7.15 pm   Talk starts 7.30 pm
 
Light refreshments will be served.   Entrance Free!!   All welcome.
 
T: 01491 612079  E: administrator@cpreoxon.org.uk 
 
Please invite your friends and come along.  We look forward to seeing you there.

21 03, 2019

GO Active GOLD – Back to Bowls Course

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GO Active GOLD have linked up with East Hagbourne Bowls Club to run a Learn to Bowl course. Sessions will start on Tuesday 7th May at 10.30-11.30am, for 4 weeks. A great social activity with refreshments, all welcome! £2 per session.

15 03, 2019

Neighbourhood Plan Voting results

Thank you to all who voted in the Neighbourhood Plan referendum on 14 March 2019.

The question was:

“Do you want South Oxfordshire District Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for East Hagbourne Parish to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?”

and the result:

YES: 360

NO: 25

Turnout 41.3%

You can see the official result notification here

EHNP Referendum result.pdf

The Neighbourhood Plan will now go forward for formal adoption by SODC, which we expect to take place in mid-April.

The Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group

 

10 03, 2019

Road Closure on New Road 13th-15th March

Map of road closure and alternative routes

New Road, just north of Great Mead, will be closed on 13th, 14th & 15th March.  It will mean the road access is not possible to/from the village via New Road.  Buses will have to use the diversion route shown in the attached map.

22 02, 2019

Defibrillator Training

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An additional Defibrillator training session has been arranged for Friday 8th March, starting at 7.30pm at the Pavilion.
This is a free session and the feedback from previous sessions has been very positive.
To book a space please contact: easthagbourneparishcouncil@gmail.com

16 02, 2019

Neighbourhood Plan Referendum: Important update, Roadworks on New Road

On the day of the Neighbourhood Plan Referendum, New Road will be closed for roadworks just north of Great Mead and direct access by car to the Pavilion will not be possible for those houses on New Road to the north of Great Mead including Bishop’s Orchard, The Crescent and Little Langlands.

If you would find it difficult to get to the polling station, you can apply for a postal or proxy vote.

You will need to complete an application form and send it to the Electoral Registration Officer to arrive by 5pm on Wednesday 27 February 2019 at Electoral Services, South Oxfordshire District Council, 135 Eastern Avenue, Milton Park, Milton, OX14 4SB or email to elections@southandvale.gov.uk .

Postal vote application forms are available here.

Alternatively, you can call the SODC helpline on 01235 422528 or email elections@southandvale.gov.uk to request one.

The referendum will take place on Thursday 14 March 2019.

The Polling Station is at East Hagbourne Pavilion.

Voting hours are from 7am until 10pm.

12 02, 2019

The next HAMS production will be Our Town by Thornton Wilder on 20th, 22nd and 23rd of March 2019.

Poster for Hams production 'Our Town'

The next HAMS production will be Our Town by Thornton Wilder on 20th, 22nd and 23rd of March 2019.

Ticket prices are £9.50 for Friday & Saturday nights.
The Performance on Wednesday 20th is reduced to £7.00 as it’s the Preview.
Bar opens at 6.45pm  / performance at 7.30pm.
Tickets are available from:
        * Village Post Office (during Post Office hours),
        * vivstocks@aol.com  / 01235 815344
        *On line booking : tickets here

 

It’s only a few weeks now until Hagbourne Village Hall is lovingly transformed into Small-town New Hampshire, and we all drift back to life as it was in the early years of the last century. You won’t hear American accents but you WILL witness a homely tale of love, life and beyond in a community which, although distant in time and place, remains endearingly familiar.

It is 100 years since the famous three-act play Our Town was first presented in the United States. Its ground-breaking style and staging has kept it relevant and performed almost continuously in the USA ever since, and it remains a favourite of US drama societies, large and small.

In comparison, Our Town is seldom staged in the UK, so HAMS are particularly proud to present it as our 10th annual production.

  • Box Office: 01235 815344 or online via the HAMS Facebook page (search HAMSdrama )
  • Bar opens 6:45pm, curtain-up at 7:30pm (Note: there are three acts/two intervals).
  • Preview performance on Wednesday 20th March (reduced price).
  • Presented in Association with Samuel French, London.

Age note: There is no age limit, but Our Town may not be fully appreciated by young children.

09 02, 2019

East Hagbourne Neighbourhood Plan Referendum – 14th March

Following the independent examination of the East Hagbourne neighbourhood plan, South Oxfordshire District Council has agreed that the plan should now proceed to referendum.

The referendum will take place on Thursday 14 March 2019. The Polling Station is at East Hagbourne Pavilion and voting hours are from 7am until 10pm.

To vote you must be registered to vote in local elections by Tuesday 26 February 2019 and live in the referendum area, i.e. East Hagbourne parish. Make sure you Register to Vote if you haven’t already.

The Referendum will ask:

“Do you want South Oxfordshire District Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for East Hagbourne Parish to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?”

The Neighbourhood Plan contains policies covering the following topics:

  • Sustainable Development
  • Village Character
  • Housing
  • Infrastructure and Community Facilities
  • Transport and Access
  • Green Space and Environment

Full details can be found on the SODC website here.

A paper copy of the report is available to view in St Andrew’s Church.

 

The Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group

01 02, 2019

Fairtrade Fortnight (25th Feb) – come & visit our Shop

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The Shop supports Fairtrade Fortnight by having a special display of products grown by farmers and workers in developing countries. In fact it’s perhaps surprising how many of our regular items come into the Fairtrade category. Please show your support for this campaign by buying Fairtrade during this special event. Mary’s really tasty marmalade sold for another good cause (Christian Aid) is made with Seville oranges and Fairtrade sugar. This is available throughout the year and it makes a great gift.

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