Latest News Articles Ælfric honoured with a Blue Plaque 4 Jul 2022The scholar, teacher and first Eynsham Abbot has been memorialised with a new Plaque in the village First and Last Mile bus service 30 Jun 2022Meet one of the successful applicants for a Parish Council grant: a much-needed local transport connection Home Library Service 28 Jun 2022If you find it difficult to get to the library, this County Council service could help you keep reading Flowers for the Queen 27 Jun 2022Cllr Milly Chen is taking part in Eynsham Flower Festival, which celebrates the platinum jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II Eynsham pharmacy concerns 24 Jun 2022The Parish Council has met with Lloyds Pharmacy to discuss residents’ concerns County Council report June 2022 23 Jun 2022Presented to the Parish Council by Cllr Dan Levy, Oxfordshire County Council, in June 2022 Temporary closure of play area 22 Jun 2022Dovehouse Close Come & Play is temporarily closed for health and safety reasons District Council Update June 2022 22 Jun 2022Cllr Carl Rylett shares a monthly update from West Oxfordshire District Council Road closures in July 20 Jun 2022Plan ahead for the road closures that are coming next month Financial support for energy bills 7 Jun 2022The District Council has launched a scheme to help residents who missed out on Government rebate Meet a Councillor: Milly Chen 6 Jun 2022How well do you know the councillors on your Parish Council? Find out more about Milly Chen in our quick Q&A June update on Conduit Lane 1 Jun 2022Planning permission has now been granted for the critical repair work Up close with local science projects 30 May 2022The Science Together event in Oxford next month showcases the collaborative projects of researchers and local organisations Bank holidays impact bin days 27 May 2022The Jubilee bank holiday weekend will impact our bin collection days in the following fortnight New leadership at the Parish Council 25 May 2022Councillors have appointed a new Chair and Vice Chair following the resignation of former Cllr Nick Relph. Curious about the council? 24 May 2022Join this free webinar to learn more about what’s involved with being a local councillor Road closures in June 20 May 2022Advanced warning of some temporary closures in and around our parish during June. School PTA facilitates summer swims 10 May 2022The Community Primary School PTA was one of our successful grant applicants; find out where the money is going. Meet a Councillor: Carl Rylett 6 May 2022How well do you know the Councillors on your Parish Council? Read on to find out more about Carl Rylett in our quick Q&A. What’s going on with Eynsham’s bins? 4 May 2022The Bin Rationalisation and Renewal programme explained. Discussions at District Council Forum 3 May 2022Parish Councillors report back from the recent WODC Town and Parish Council Meeting Forum Green light for 20mph scheme 28 Apr 2022The County Council has approved our plans for making Eynsham streets slower and safer Need help using the computer? 27 Apr 2022IT classes at Eynsham library will help people get online and make better use of their digital devices. Conduit Lane consultation 26 Apr 2022The consultation for the work required in Conduit Lane is now open County Council report April 2022 13 Apr 2022Presented to the Parish Council by Cllr Dan Levy, Oxfordshire County Council, in April 2022. Avoid blocking Eynsham pipes 12 Apr 2022Advice from Thames Water following recent pipe blockages in the village Meet a Councillor: Ross Macken 5 Apr 2022How well do you know our Parish Councillors? Meet Chair Ross Macken in his Q&A. Upkeep of key Eynsham buildings 30 Mar 2022An update on the projects to restore and renovate two much-loved buildings: the Sports Pavilion and Bartholomew Room Solidarity with Ukraine 23 Mar 2022St Leonard’s church is lit up with a Ukrainian flag to show our solidarity and sense of outrage at the Russian attack Free fun for local youngsters 21 Mar 2022One of the Parish Council's grantees, the Oxfordshire Play Association, is seeking local organisations to run free activities. W.Eynsham masterplan approved by WOD 17 Mar 2022New housing development plans have been approved despite local objections Spring planting at food forest garden 15 Mar 2022 A second planting day sees local school children and their families adding more plants in spring sunshine New Strategic Plan for Parish Council 14 Mar 2022A new document created with input from the community sets out the vision and strategy for Eynsham Parish Council County Council report March 2022 8 Mar 2022Presented to the Parish Council by Cllr Dan Levy It’s consultation time on 20mph plans 3 Mar 2022You have until 1 April to tell the County Council what you think about proposed speed limit reductions in and around Eynsham. Meet a Councillor: Andy Mosson 1 Mar 2022How well do you know your parish councillors? Find out more about Andy Mosson in our quick Q&A. Have your say on 20mph scheme 10 Feb 2022Be ready to share your views in the formal consultation on plans to reduce local speed limits Meet a Councillor: David Knight 9 Feb 2022How well do you know your parish councillors? Find out more about Vice Chair David Knight in our quick Q&A County Council report Feb 2022 4 Feb 2022Presented to the Parish Council by Cllr Dan Levy Do speeding drivers frustrate you? 1 Feb 2022We're setting up a Community Speedwatch group for Eynsham and need your help. Help shape our Neighbourhood Plan 31 Jan 2022Share your thoughts to help the Parish Council update the Neighbourhood Plan Can you spare 2 hours a week to help? 27 Jan 2022Volunteers needed for a basic IT skills class County Council report January 2021 11 Jan 2022Read this month's report from Cllr Dan Levy Meet a Councillor: Sue Osborne 5 Jan 2022How well do you know your parish councillors? Find out more about Sue Osborne in our quick Q&A. County Council report 16 Dec 2021Presented to Eynsham Parish Council by Cllr Dan Levy, Oxfordshire County Council, in December Do you want to help the Newlands Inn? 7 Dec 2021Let us know if you want to be part of a community group to safeguard the future of the Newlands Inn. Conduit Lane update 24 Nov 2021The latest news from Oxfordshire County Council Newlands Inn is a ‘community asset’ 19 Nov 2021Parish Council plans to register the pub as an Asset of Community Value Park and Charge installation dates 3 Nov 2021The electric vehicle charge points will be coming to Eynsham Back Lane car park in December Get Parish Council news in your inbox 19 Oct 2021Have you signed up for the new enewsletter yet? Stay connected! How do I dispose of this? 30 Sep 2021An online tool advises on how best to dispose, repair or recycle household waste locally New bicycle rack 22 Aug 2021Bike rack installed at the Fishponds ‘20’s plenty for us’ in Eynsham 30 Jul 2021How would you feel about a reduction in the speed limits within Eynsham? Review the discussion points and let us know. Latest on Garden Village hearings 16 Jul 2021Catch up with hearings on Salt Cross Garden Village. Greenbelt plans to save biodiversity 12 Jul 2021Parish Council plans to offset any damage from new developments. Shirley's Spinney Improvements 8 May 2021Small working party improves Shirley's Spinney Wharf Stream Way verge improvement 5 May 2021Wharf Stream Way verge given a helping hand Wharf Stream Way help! 15 Oct 2020Were you walking Wharf Stream Way before 1992? If so, we need your help! Prohibition of Through Traffic 11 Aug 2020A proposal to WITHDRAW the Temporary Traffic Order will be made on 18 August West Eynsham SDA & Chilbrook Meadows 23 Jun 2020Its not too late to respond to Curtin & Co/Jansons Property consultation Closure of Back Lane 'Bring Site' 21 Apr 2020Eynsham Parish Council provides background information on the lead up to the site closure Success! "Lost path" reinstated 3 Apr 2020DMMO application success on Eynsham-Church Hanborough-Freeland circular walk Press Release 29 Aug 2019EPC calls time on County Council project Eynsham Northern Circuit 11 Dec 2018You don't know what you've got till it's gone Planning Updates - Various 18 Jun 2018From a meeting with District and County Council planners on the Neighbourhood Plan, North / West Eynsham developments, etc ENP Examiner's Report Published 15 May 2018The report of the Independent Examiner of the draft Eynsham Neighbourhood Plan is now available Planning Updates - Various 7 Apr 2018Notes of a meeting with District and County Council planners on the Neighbourhood Plan, North / West Eynsham developments, etc As You Were! 7 Feb 2018A new photographic archive is now open for your contributions Railway path diversion update 17 Jan 2018Diversion proposal withdrawn ENP Public Meeting – Update 29 Dec 2017The Independent Examiner has sent a further clarification letter. New ENP Draft for comment 19 Dec 2017Eynsham's NP, re-worded to meet Examiner's concerns, is available for your comments. Fishponds Work Party 12 November 17 Nov 2017A fulfilling Remembrance Sunday morning Creating a 20 mph Zone 15 Sep 2017An update on the story so far, based on Eynsham residents' feedback and our consultants' report EPC reviews Neighbourhood Plan V2 4 Jul 2017Eynsham Parish Council is being asked to approve the updated version of the Neighbourhood Plan. Seconds Out 16 Jun 2017As round three begins here's another hard-hitting response from Eynsham to West Oxfordshire District Council's Draft Local Plan Too Little, Too Late? 15 Jun 2017Here are the long-awaited answers to the questions we asked WODC last December Not Good Enough 15 Jun 2017Parish & District Cllr Peter Emery has withdrawn his support from 'Eynsham Garden Village' and WODC's emerging local plan. No, No and No! 11 Jun 2017Eynsham Parish Council OBJECTS to three developments that WODC Lowlands Area Planning Sub-Committee is to consider on Monday. We are Very Disappointed ... 20 Apr 2017Here's Eynsham Parish Council's submission to the Government Inspector on WODC's modified Local Plan Public Meeting 5 Apr 2017Bring along your burning questions to our Annual Parish Meeting, here are the reports! Time to Freshen Up! 27 Mar 2017Eynsham Directory 2017 goes to print this autumn, for delivery to every home - free. Are you making the most of your entries? Neighbourhood Plan draft completed 12 Mar 2017A huge thank-you to everyone who helped to make the plan a reality. Shirley's Spinney 11 Mar 2017A new spinney planted in memoriam ENP Consultation Feedback now online 28 Feb 2017Our Neighbourhood Plan consultation ended on Jan 31st. We can now publish a report with your comments and our replies. Second Chances 21 Feb 2017Merton House is a new assessment home off Merton Court, developed by the County Council with input from local residents Circular Walk 1 Feb 2017A four mile circular walk from Eynsham taking in the Thames Frequent Questions, new answers 14 Jan 2017Our FAQ may help you understand the complex and fast-changing environment in which our Neighbourhood Plan is being prepared. Another Garden Village 13 Jan 2017Just as one Garden Village gets Government blessing, another is revealed. Garden Village Update 6 Jan 2017Central government support for a local Garden Village should be very positive for Eynsham. Fruitlands Latest 12 Dec 2016The Planning Committee has raised a very lengthy list of objections to Pye's latest proposal for this site "The Linesmen" unveiling 11 Dec 2016Sue Osborne reports on official opening of the new sculpture on the Wharf Stream Way. Neighbourhood Plan Day Maps 19 Nov 2016Here are the maps we displayed at the Neighbourhood Plan Day on November 19th. Neighbourhood Plan Day 10 Nov 2016A day-long drop-in session for you to ask us questions about the Neighbourhood Plan and make comments : Saturday 19 November Your Parish Council 9 Nov 2016Minutes of the latest meeting include objections to new proposals for 77 dwellings at Eynsham Nursery and Plant Centre WARNING: Dropbox Phishing Scam 6 Nov 2016You may get an email apparently from someone you know, asking you to open a file on Dropbox Your Questions Answered 31 Oct 2016We have so many comments that we cannot reply to them all. Instead, here are answers to the most frequently asked questions. Meeting Oxford City ‘Unmet Need’ 18 Oct 2016A response from Giles Hughes of West Oxfordshire District Council on Oxford City's unmet housing need. Website Briefing 28 Sep 2016For those unable to attend yesterday evening, it's only just beginning ... Conclusion of Audit 26 Sep 2016Parish Council accounts for 2015/2016 are now available for inspection - please contact the Clerk to arrange a viewing Neighbourhood Plan Updated 11 Sep 2016In response to the Garden Village proposal and other changed circumstances, the Eynsham Neighbourhood Plan has been updated
Planning News 31 May 2016 Draft minutes from last week's Committee meeting are now online, including 3 objections. Draft minutes from last week's Committee meeting, now online, include objections to proposals for 16a Hanborough Close, 7 Acre End Street and 6 Thames Street.