Eynsham Parish Council News It’s a Clerk’s life! 8 JunWhat does a Clerk of the Council do? Everything, it seems! Free fun for families in July! 28 MayOPA's Play & Activity Day will be in Eynsham on 23 July Climate change documentary screening 24 MayWatch the People's Emergency Briefing at the Village Hall Road closures in June 22 MayClosure in Barnard Gate may impact Eynsham traffic No Right Turn at Barnard Gate/A40 21 MayAn experimental traffic order to reduce accidents at this junction County Council Report May 2026 20 MayPresented to the Parish Council by Cllr Dan Levy in May Councillors tour Siemens factory 18 MayWe've had a glimpse inside this local manufacturing plant What's buzzing at the Village Hall? 11 MayOxfordshire Beekeepers Association holds regular sessions in Eynsham Improving our spaces and transport? 7 MayShare thoughts in a consultation on how to enhance our local spaces and transport connections Volunteers needed for play area 5 MayWe seek enthusiastic volunteers to help with Dovehouse Close play area Meet our Clerk: Michelle Legg 4 MayFind out more about our Clerk in her Q&A Speed reduction on A40? 29 AprShare views on traffic measures as part of consultation on A40 project Spring Transport Update 27 AprSome local transport news Road closures in May 24 AprThere will be various road works happening around Eynsham in May Super spring session of planting! 23 AprCommunity working session at the Children's Food Forest Garden County Council Report: April 2026 22 AprA report from Cllr Dan Levy of Oxfordshire County Council for our April Parish Council meeting Network mast replacement in Eynsham 21 AprResidents can review plans and share comments Tell the police! 20 AprHelp our local police by reporting antisocial behaviour Funding for Community Projects 17 AprCottsway Community Fund is open for applications Eynsham Fire Station survival! 14 AprCounty Council to re-shape proposals after consultation feedback Get in Line! 13 AprLine Dancing classes at the Village Hall Road closures late April/May 10 AprDetails on local road works from Oxfordshire County Council New Saturday bus service for Eynsham 7 AprFirst and Last Mile will run two services connecting local villages Botley West decision delayed 30 MarDecision date moved from May to September Our Budget FY26/27 26 MarA breakdown of our Budget for the new Financial Year Footpath closure from April 24 MarWalker be warned of a local footpath closure County Council Report March 2026 23 MarFrom Cllr Dan Levy for our monthly Parish Council meeting Road closures late March/April 13 MarLocal road closures that may impact residents' travel Does your child love to dance? 9 MarNew dance academy starts at Eynsham Village Hall Try the CoWheels hybrid 6 MarOur EV is now a hybrid, but still congestion charge exempt! Share views on EV with Uni researcher 4 MarUniversity researcher would like to hear from our residents Helping tradespeople avoid theft 2 MarFree sessions from Police & Crime Commissioner Road closures in March 2026 26 FebLocal road closures which may cause disruption County Council Report February 2026 25 Febfrom Cllr Dan Levy for our monthly Parish Council meeting [PART TWO] County Council Report February 2026 25 FebFrom Cllr Dan Levy for our monthly Parish Council meeting [PART ONE] District Council rejects 83-home plan 18 FebDevelopment on Derrymerrye Farm has been rejected 'No' to 30-home development 12 FebOur response to a recent planning application A murder at the Village Hall? 11 FebBatholomew Players will be back on stage in May for A Murder is Announced Meet a Councillor: Lucy Dickinson 9 FebFind out more about Lucy in her Q&A Share views on local governance 6 FebResidents can submit views in a public consultation to review three options for the future of local governance in Oxfordshire Salt Cross development progresses 4 FebDistrict Council’s climate-focused Area Action Plan approved by Planning Inspectorate Open Art Competition 2026 3 FebSee your art on the walls of Oxfordshire Museum! Why did Eynsham flood in Nov 2024? 29 JanOxfordshire County Council has published their report Keen to tell everyone about it? 28 JanAppropriate use of Eynsham's noticeboards Dovehouse Close play area update 26 JanThe current situation on the required repairs Road closure in February 22 JanLocal road closures that may impact residents' travel Update on local governance reform 22 JanDiscussions in March 25 on new Oxfordshire governance structure County Council Report January 2026 21 JanAn update from our local County Cllr Dan Levy Help us celebrate all things Eynsham! 20 JanJoin us at the Annual Parish Meeting in March Eynsham fire station closure? 19 JanCounty Council consults on changes to Fire and Rescue Service Transport Update: January 2026 14 JanTransport news to kick off the new year Road closure in January 6 JanA road closure near Eynsham may impact travel Meet a Councillor: Jovan Lee-Roles 5 JanA quickfire Q&A with one of our Councillors Planning a trip to the tip? 29 Dec 2025New booking system at Household Waste Recycling Centre When's bins? 22 Dec 2025Changes to business waste and household waste collection days over the festive period Gritters given their new names 19 Dec 2025The County Council has selected the winning, pun-tastic names Would a grant help? 18 Dec 2025Community groups and charities can apply for a Parish Council grant County Council Report: Dec 2025 17 Dec 2025From Cllr Dan Levy for the December meeting of Eynsham Parish Council A note about flags 16 Dec 2025Residents may have spotted flags at the junction close to Eynsham New platform at the Fishponds 15 Dec 2025We've replaced the older platform with a sturdier, safer one for pond-dipping Road closure in Cassington 9 Dec 2025An immediate road closure is in place near Cassington Live Well Oxfordshire 8 Dec 2025A useful online directory from the County Council Become Eynsham's Flood Warden 5 Dec 2025The County Council is seeking local Community Flood Wardens Meet a Councillor: Annika Ramen 4 Dec 2025Find out more about our Cllr Annika in her Q&A Share views on transport and roads 2 Dec 2025Complete a satisfaction survey to help direct improvements Meet our Staff: Sarah B 25 Nov 2025Sarah is the Responsible Financial Officer and joined us in Oct 2025 Dovehouse Close play area OPEN 21 Nov 2025We've re-opened the play area, although more work is needed County Council Report November 2025 19 Nov 2025Presented by Cllr Dan Levy at the November Parish Council meeting Winter work at the Food Forest Garden 18 Nov 2025A successful afternoon of clearing and planting Easy ways to reduce carbon footprint 13 Nov 2025November’s Carbon Literacy Action Day is an opportunity to better understand climate change District Council Budget Consultation 11 Nov 2025Residents are invited to share views on how money should be spent next year Budget survey not from Parish Council 3 Nov 2025Residents may have received a survey about our Budget Be an evacuee to help Resilience Team 30 Oct 2025Volunteers required for a Humanitarian Assistance Centre exercise Transport update: Oct 2025 27 Oct 2025Transport and travel news for the autumn Heroic volunteers re-route footapth 23 Oct 2025Our volunteers worked hard to re-route the path at the Fishponds Name a gritter! 22 Oct 2025The County Council's new fleet of gritters need names County Council Report October 2025 22 Oct 2025As presented to the Parish Council by Cllr Dan Levy Warm showers at the Sports Pavilion 20 Oct 2025We've upgraded the facilities at the venue Update on play area closure 17 Oct 2025We have more details to share Dovehouse Close play area closure 15 Oct 2025Health & safety concerns result in temporary closure Trees behind the Sport Pavilion 14 Oct 2025We are planning some removal and re-planting activity Food Forest Garden fun! 14 Oct 2025Volunteers welcome at the next planting session Waterways Fair 2025 13 Oct 2025Find out what’s happening locally to protect our waterways Help us re-route a Fishponds footpath 8 Oct 2025Volunteers welcome for our next working party session Salt Cross consultation (again) 6 Oct 2025Residents can review the plans and comment until 14 November. Reptile relocation before expansion 6 Oct 2025Ecologists are at work ahead of Horizon Technology Park expansion Log issues easily on FixMyStreet 3 Oct 2025A quick, easy way to flag and fix local issues Earn rewards for cycling or walking 1 Oct 2025The BetterPoints app rewards users who walk, cycle or use public transport Improving Eynsham for walkers/bikes 29 Sep 2025Review the County Council's draft plan for improving our active travel infrastructure More Councillors make us better 26 Sep 2025Recent increase in Councillors is good for Eynsham Eynsham citizen scientists wanted 24 Sep 2025Collect data from your home to help the County Council understand how people use Eynsham streets Our committment to Civility & Respect 22 Sep 2025We've made the Civility & Respect Pledge County Council report Sept 2025 17 Sep 2025A report from Cllr Dan Levy as presented to the Parish Council at our monthly meeting Keeping your home warm this winter 15 Sep 2025A County Council scheme supporting energy-efficiency upgrades for eligible homes What should our police be tackling? 11 Sep 2025Complete a short survey to share your concerns OxRAIL 2040? Have your say! 10 Sep 2025Review the County Council's plan for the rail network Dog safety for everyone 8 Sep 2025Some advice for staying safe and responding to an incident Not long until Eynsham Village Show! 5 Sep 2025The annual event returns to the Village Hall in September Road closure in September 3 Sep 2025A local closure for drivers to be aware of 3D Aluminium donates to Village Hall 1 Sep 2025Local firm supports Village Hall upgrade project
EPC West Eynsham SDA Consultation 14 Sep 2018 Hot off the press, the Parish Council's strong opposition to the proposed West Eynsham Strategic Development Area consultation Councillors drafted its response to the West Eynsham Strategic Development Area (SDA) Preliminary Consultation at its recent meeting. The full document can be found below which opposes the SDA on the following points:- It's excessive scale, over-development and destructive character. The creation of a 'Spine Road.' Development south of the Chil Brook. Further details about the SDA can be found on West Oxfordshire District Council's page by clicking the link:- https://www.westoxon.gov.uk/residents/planning-building/planning-policy/local-development-framework/supplementary-planning-documents/? Closing date for responses is Friday 21 September.