News
Latest planning applications to West Oxfordshire District Council
The following planning applications have recently been lodged. Click on the address to see full details at the WODC website.
- 1 Wychwood View Woodstock Road Charlbury
G1 - Over mature hedge line predominantly consisting of dead elm - Fell to Ground level and remove stumps - To allow installation of new boundary fence, planting of a new evergreen hedge row and planting of new trees to improve screening for all parties following new development.
WODC reference: 26/00210/TCA - Wed 28 Jan 2026 - Under consideration
- Minster Cottage Church Street Charlbury
Replacement of 20th century Stormsure casement windows with flush hardwood casement windows
WODC reference: 26/00035/LBC - Tue 27 Jan 2026 - Under consideration
Mon 2 Feb, 06:15 · Link
Charlie Hurst's 100th Birthday
One hundred years ago today Charlie Hurst was born in Charlbury. Today it was a pleasure to present birthday wishes to Charlie from His Majesty The King.
Marjorie Glasgow ·
Sun 1 Feb, 17:14 · Link
Living in a rural area of Oxfordshire - make your views count!
As part of a countywide project to tackle health inequalities, we want to hear from Charlbury residents about what helps you to stay healthy and well? What makes it difficult? What ideas do you have for supporting health and wellbeing in your area? The information gathered will be used by Oxfordshire County Council and others to help plan services and understand more about the needs of rural communities. Fill in the survey and have your voice heard: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/rurallivingpublic/
Clare Dodwell ·
Thu 29 Jan, 11:56 · Link
Mid-Winter Night's Quiz
Don't wait too long to reserve your slot for the Mid-Winter Night's Quiz at St. Mary's on Saturday, 7th February. We have sold over half the available teams, and are running low on tables.
Patrick Derham, who was rumoured to have been quizmaster in Davos, will be the man with all the Qs&As.
Tickets are £15/person, and teams are meant to be 6 people. Hearty snacks will be served and beverages will be for sale at the bar.
Please contact Dine Glasgow (dglasgow@theridgegroup.com) to register.
dine glasgow ·
Wed 28 Jan, 16:37 · Link
Latest planning applications to West Oxfordshire District Council
The following planning applications have recently been lodged. Click on the address to see full details at the WODC website.
- 14 Sturt Close Charlbury
Ivy clad Multi-Stemmed Ash Section fell tree to leave stump cut as low as situation allows Systemically teat the remaining stump with eco-plug max Glyphosate herbicide to avoid regrowth
WODC reference: 26/00129/TCA - Tue 20 Jan 2026 - Under consideration
- Kibbles Pound Hill Charlbury
Sh1 - Conifer - Fell Sh2 - Conifer - Fell
WODC reference: 26/00091/TCA - Thu 15 Jan 2026 - Under consideration
- Watermans Lodge Cornbury Park Charlbury
Alterations to close and remove existing private vehicular access route and formation of a new private way in revised position
WODC reference: 25/03069/FUL - Wed 21 Jan 2026 - Under consideration
Mon 26 Jan, 06:15 · Link
Launch of U3a Croquet Club Charlbury Cricket Club
"Although many outdoor and indoor ball games are now available in Charlbury and Chipping Norton, there has never been a place where people can play croquet. Members of The Chipping Norton Area U3a have been in touch with Charlbury Cricket Club who have most generously offered suitable pitches to play croquet.
A informal “planning “meeting is therefore proposed at the Rose & Crown in Charlbury on Tuesday 17th February 8pm where more will be explained. All are welcome.
The first event itself will be on Tuesday 14th April at 3pm and on a weekly basis . We hope to use 3 pitches i.e. 12 people playing for a 45/60 minutes. As numbers grow Wednesday and Thursday will follow. The club will offer the two forms of the game, Golf (where to start) and the more sophisticated Association Rules.
There will be no Match Charge, but Members will need to be members of the u3a (£20 pa) and soon join the Cricket Club as a Social Member (£30) per year after a trial period.
A bar and coffee will be available.
What we need now is equipment to be donated or loaned please.
Help is also needed now to record (perhaps collect) and replenish the old equipment which will be stored by the Cricket Club. We may have to buy some bits of equipment, but it is likely that the Cricket Club will help.
Down the line we want to make sure there are enough previous players to coach and explain the rules!
For more information email to the interim leader Paul Jackson 07974 565618
pauldjackson1@outlook.com
Paul D Jackson ·
Sat 24 Jan, 17:16 · Link
Oxford Station Access Arrangements - Sun 1 Feb to Sun 8 Feb
CLPG has been asked by Network Rail and GWR to pass this information to users of Oxford Station during the period Sunday 1st to Sunday 8th February,
All Cotswold Line trains to and from Charlbury will terminate at, or start from, platform 1 or 2 at Oxford during this period.
For passengers wishing to continue their journey beyond Oxford, the walking route to the replacement buses in the long-stay car park will be clearly signed and marshals will be present.
For passengers wishing to access Botley Road and West Oxford, there will be two step-free and accessible routes through the station, with temporary ‘bridges’ linking platforms 3 and 4. One route will be westbound and the other eastbound. With the walkway linking Frideswide Square and Botley Road being closed whilst the railway bridge work is taking place, both routes will be shared with the general public. There will be signs and marshals to provide information and assistance 24/7.
Brian Murray ·
Thu 22 Jan, 14:33 · Link
Dyers Hill to be resurfaced Tuesday 17th February
Oxfordshire County Council has programmed to complete the full width resurfacing of Dyers Hill on Tuesday 17th February; 0730 – 19:00hrs via a single daytime full road closure. This will include the closing of Thames Street at the top of the hill as well. Works will include ironwork adjustments and the resurfacing of the existing carriageway surface, following which all existing road markings will be reinstated.
As well as Dyers Hill itself, the resurfacing works include the junction area of both Market Street and Thames Street which will therefore also be fully closed. No vehicular access will be possible south of Nine Acres Lane and Market Street will become a cul-de-sac with the single point of access/egress via the junction with Sheep St / Church St.
The One-Way restriction in Market Street has been formally suspended for the works duration. Traffic management operatives will cover all signage relating to the restriction and be on hand to assist with providing vehicular access. Market Street will not be a through route.
There will be no vehicular access along Dyers Hill, Thames Street or through from Market Street during the works. Pedestrian access remains unaffected with residents being able to walk down to the railway station if required.
This is purely a maintenance scheme so currently everything will be reinstated ‘like for like’. A fully signed diversion will be installed routing traffic around the closure during the working hours.
A copy of the approved letter has also been attached which will arrive with businesses and residents two weeks prior to work starting.
Bus services will run as usual through Charlbury as they don’t utilise Dyers Hill / Thames Street as part of their regular scheduled services.
Lisa Wilkinson ·
Thu 22 Jan, 10:16 · Link
Honoured Citizen Awards 2026
The Town Council invites you to nominate a star in the community for an Honoured Citizen Award.
Is there someone who has gone above and beyond for many years and deserves recognition for their invaluable contribution to Charlbury?
Nominations must be supported by a seconder, and you can submit your application online here:
Honoured Citizen Award Scheme
Alternatively, you can ask Lisa Wilkinson, Town Clerk, for a hard copy form.
The closing date for nominations is 28th February 2026, and the awards will be presented at the Annual Town Meeting on 29th April 2026.
Lisa Wilkinson ·
Wed 21 Jan, 10:42 · Link
Latest planning applications to West Oxfordshire District Council
The following planning applications have recently been lodged. Click on the address to see full details at the WODC website.
Mon 19 Jan, 06:15 · Link
