Local News

04 10, 2024

EAST HAGBOURNE IS SEEKING A NEW POSTMASTER!

EAST HAGBOURNE IS SEEKING A NEW POSTMASTER!

Do you enjoy working with people? Are you looking for a new challenge? East Hagbourne Post Officer has a unique opportunity for sub-Postmaster, offering a valuable service as part of this vibrant community!

· East Hagbourne PO serves East and West Hagbourne, Upton, Didcot and neighbouring communities

· Key Skills include Retail Experience, Customer Service, Financial Awareness and basic computer literacy

· 30 Hours/Week, averaging £18-£20K p.a.

· The independent, not-for-profit Community-run Shop on the premises covers most lease & utility expenses

Interested? Stop in to speak to current Postmaster Steve Smith or email easthagbourneshop@gmail.com to arrange.

**Applications close 15th November**

01 10, 2024

Parish Magazine – October

October 2024 parish magazine

28 09, 2024

MAIN ROAD CLOSURE 26th OCTOBER – 6th DECEMBER

MAIN ROAD CLOSURE 26^th OCTOBER – 6^th DECEMBER
(ESTIMATED 6 WEEK COMPLETION SCHEDULE)

The Parish Council have been informed that as part of SGN’s ongoing gas maintenance works in the village, Main Road from Lower Cross to Upper Cross will be closed for an estimated 6-week period starting on 26th October. Access for Emergency vehicles and properties within the closure zone will be maintained.

The hard closure (where active works are being carried out) will be completed on a rolling basis, with approximately 200m fully closed at any time, and residents will be kept updated during the works.

Diversion signage will be in place at both ends of the village for the duration of the works for all through traffic.The contractors are currently working on Blewbury Road with traffic lights in place until 15th November.

The notice and diversion map for the road closure can be found below. Further updates on all roadworks can be found on one.network

Main Road – Didcot – Closure

NOTICE of ORDER

25 09, 2024

OCC – Flood Briefing Note

The County Council’s Lead Local Flood Authority have developed more detailed guides for each of the types of flooding as well as information on who is responsible for each.

Please see the attached Flood Briefing Note which contains useful information, links to organisations and a table of contacts, to help residents with both flood preparation and actions to take in a flooding event.

The Oxfordshire Flood Toolkit is a great resource: https://www.oxfordshirefloodtoolkit.com/

Please do ensure you are signed up for Flood Alerts here: https://www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings

OCC Flood Briefing Note

16 09, 2024

Polling District and Polling Places Review

South Oxfordshire District Council is currently undertaking a Polling District and Polling Places review, in accordance with the statutory requirement to complete a review every five years.

Please see the attached poster with links to the survey – the District Council would appreciate your feedback on the existing proposals, and any recommendations that you may have in response to them.

SODC Polling districts and places consultation (for parishes).pdf

01 09, 2024

Parish Magazine – September 2024

September 2024 parish magazine

22 08, 2024

New trees for East Hagbourne

Twenty new native trees are planned to the east of the village alongside footpaths 16 & 17 which over time will provide a lasting asset and focal point for the village, as well as providing valuable wildlife habitat.

The planting, which will be carried out by volunteers was approved by East Hagbourne Parish Council at its meeting on 8th June.

We will be preparing the ground over the next couple of months ready to plant small bare-root native trees in November – four oaks and the balance largely birch.

We welcome your involvement and would appreciate help with our first working party on Saturday 21st September 10.00-12.30 when we will prepare the ground at each planting spot.

If you can help, or are just interested, please contact felicitytopping@gmail.com or david.rickeard@easthagbourne.net.

You can read more about the project here: Proposal for trees

29 07, 2024

Produce Show – 8th September

Produce Show Flyer

01 07, 2024

Parish Magazine – July-August

July-August 2024 Parish magazine

25 06, 2024

East Hagbourne Emergency Plan 2024

Emergency Plan

Our previous Emergency Plan was from May 2018 and changes in the regional organisation of such plans and the drama of the flooding in January this year made it imperative for the Parish Council to update the plan.

Councillor Robin Jaboor coordinated the update and designed a new plan that meets current requirements from district and county councils.

To access this plan, use the URL:

https://easthagbourne.net/parish-council/document-archive/

and click on the Emergency Plan entry.

It is still a draft on which we would welcome comments and offers of help to provide assistance in emergency situations. This might for example, include being able to provide and use a chain saw or have vehicles that could remove road obstructions such as fallen trees.

18 06, 2024

Temporary Road Closure at East Hagbourne, Blewbury Road

Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Temporary Road Closure at East Hagbourne, Blewbury Road

A request has been received from Centurion Traffic Management for a temporary road closure to apply to a length of Blewbury Road, whilst essential tree pruning works are carried out.

A temporary Notice is being made by Oxfordshire County Council to implement the temporary restriction and will operate on 16 July 2024. This will operate between 09:30 and 15:30.

Please note that Notices for urgent works can last up to 5 consecutive days only.

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

Further information regarding the works may be obtained by contacting Centurion Traffic Management on 01132 775360 or email Ashton.Walker@centuriontraffic.com

Notice T13916 East Hagbourne, Blewbury Road

Blewbury Road, Bessels Way, Didcot – road closure (1)

T13916/AC

12 06, 2024

CONSULTATION – East Hagbourne proposed 20mph Speed Limits

RE: CONSULTATION – East Hagbourne proposed 20mph Speed Limits

Oxfordshire County Council wants to make our built environments safer and more attractive places to walk and cycle. To enable this, 20mph speed restrictions are being used to help promote alternative modes of transport for local travel. Further details on how the council is considering making 20mph the new 30mph for Oxfordshire communities can be found here.

We’re therefore asking for your views on the proposal to amend the existing 20mph speed limit in East Hagbourne that was implemented in May 2023, by extending it to cover all roads within the village – replacing the existing 30mph speed limit in the process. The 20mph limit will also cover Bishops Orchard from its junction with New Road for its entire length.

The proposals are being put forward following concerns raised by the parish over road safety, and form part of a countywide programme of works that seeks to deliver ‘a safer place with a safer pace’ for the residents of Oxfordshire. In light of this please find the following consultation documents attached:

Public Notice,

Statement of Reasons,

Consultation Plan(s), and

Draft Traffic Regulation Order(s).

The proposed Traffic Regulation Order is scheduled to be advertised in the Oxfordshire Herald Series newspaper today; Wednesday 12th June 2024, and details are also available to view on the Councils consultation portal at the address below:

https://letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/easthagbourne_20mph2024

As stated on the notice, any objections or other representations on the proposal should be submitted by Friday 05th July 2024.

East Hagbourne 20mph Speed Limit – STATEMENT OF REASONS

East Hagbourne Speed Limits – DRAFT ORDER 2024

31 05, 2024

Parish Magazine – June

June 2024 parish magazine

20 05, 2024

Scarecrow Trail 25th May-9th June

Poster

“Your Favourite TV Character” Scarecrow Trail…

…for everyone to follow and vote for your favourite.

CUP FOR THE WINNING SCARECROW

Saturday 25th May until Sunday 9th June

Buy your maps for £1 from East Hagbourne Community Shop and The Fleur from Saturday 25th May in order to follow and vote for your favourite scarecrow.

The Hagbourne Action Group are kindly doing tea and cake in Church during the afternoons of Sunday 26th May and Sunday 2nd

June when maps will also be available.

Profits will be shared between Oxfordshire Wildlife Rescue and WaterAid.

01 05, 2024

Parish Magazine – May

May 2024 parish magazine