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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.

  • Grey Tiles Sturt Road Charlbury
    Internal and external alterations including erection of two storey rear extension and single storey car port and proposed dormers
    WODC reference: 24/00604/HHD - Thu 29 Feb 2024 - Under consideration
  • 5 Hone Court Charlbury
    Replace existing wooden windows and doors with upvc ones in pebble grey colour (RAL 7032). (Part Retrospective).
    WODC reference: 24/00456/HHD - Thu 14 Mar 2024 - Under consideration
  • Land East Of Fawler Road Charlbury Oxfordshire
    Upgrading of existing access into agricultural land and provision of trackway to serve proposed new general storage building.
    WODC reference: 24/00432/FUL - Mon 11 Mar 2024 - Under consideration

Mon 18 Mar, 06:15 · Link


Cornerstone - can you donate some Easter Eggs?

We would love to be able to give the households we support some Easter Eggs. Would you be able to buy some for us and bring them to Cornerstone by Friday 22nd March? Either large eggs or bags of small eggs. 

Many thanks for your help.

Any queries email us on cornerstone@charlburychurch.uk  

St Marys and All Saints · Thu 14 Mar, 12:51 · Link


Speedwatch device vandalised

Dear Charlbury Residents,

It has come to our attention that the Speed Indication Device (SID) located on

Grammar School Hill was unfortunately vandalized. This regrettable act of

vandalism necessitated the removal of the SID for repairs, rendering it out of

action for just over a week.

We understand the importance of the SID in promoting road safety and its role in

alerting drivers to their speed as they drive through our town. The absence of

this device may have caused concern among residents who value the safety

measures it provides.

We are, however, pleased to inform you that the SID is now back up and running.

It has been relocated to The Slade, on the Dancers Hill side, where it will continue

to serve its purpose of enhancing road safety.

Both SIDs, along with the tireless efforts of our volunteer, are invaluable assets to

Charlbury. The dedication and hard work behind the scenes ensure that these

devices are deployed and maintained, contributing significantly to the well-being

of our community.

We would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude for your

support. It is the community's collective effort that makes Charlbury a safer place

for everyone. Let us continue to stand together against such acts of vandalism

and show our appreciation for the volunteer who works diligently to keep our

roads safe.

Thank you once again for your understanding and continued support.

Warm regards,

CSW TEAM

Lisa Wilkinson · Wed 13 Mar, 10:10 · Link


Town Council elections are on their way!

Thinking of standing for the Town Council?

Would you like to be more involved in the decision-making process at the council? Do you have the time and ideas to work with your community and council to make further improvements in local services and facilities?

Friday 5th April is the deadline for nomination papers to be at the District Council offices in Witney. You can click here to find out if you are eligible to stand. If you would like to receive a nomination pack then contact Lisa, the town clerk, or the Electoral Services manager at WODC (sharon.ellison@westoxon.gov.uk)

If a contested election needs to be held, polling day will be Thursday 2nd May. 

Lisa Wilkinson · Tue 12 Mar, 15:20 · Link


Street Fair Quiz Night Booking: deadline approaching

For those organising a team for the Annual Charlbury Street Fair quiz (and if you are not, then why not consider it?), the booking deadline of Friday 15th March is approaching. The cost is unchanged at £15 per person, and includes a half time meal, which is being prepared by the Ameralo Bistro and freshly prepared on site. It will be paella, with both normal and vegan options.

There will be the usual licensed bar. John Kearsey is the the quiz master for the night. If you can't raise a team, then we can try and place you with another. We have a lot of bookings, but more are welcome.

All profits to the Corner House and War Memorial Hall trust for improving access, facilities and comfort. Doors are at 7:00pm on Saturday, 23rd of March with quizzing starting around 7:30pm.

Steve Jones · Mon 11 Mar, 17:49 · Link


Guest Chef at The Bull: Gemma Ogston

Monday 25th March • 7pm

This month we are thrilled to kick off our Guest Chef Supper Club Series with none other than TV Chef, Gemma Ogston. Renowned for her innovative plant-based cuisine to heal the mind, body and soul, Gemma is the culinary genius behind Gem’s Wholesome Kitchen and Gem’s Community Kitchen in Brighton. After the success of her bestselling books “The Self-care Cookbook” and “The Healing Cookbook”, Gemma is a regular guest on This Morning, BBC Saturday Kitchen, and BBC Radio.

Join us at The Bull for one night only as Gemma creates a special three-course menu with our very own produce from the farm.

Ticket includes drinks made by our sustainable spirit friends, Sapling.

Menu | Book tickets

Charlie Helm · Mon 11 Mar, 09:22 · Link


Your Corner House needs you!

It’s hard to believe it, but it’s now nearly three years since the new charity was formed to manage and look after The Corner House and the Memorial Hall on behalf of everyone in town.  In that time, the trustee group has not only fulfilled these obligations on a day-to-day basis, but has also worked hard on developing plans that will make sure that these much-loved buildings will be fit for use well into the future.

These plans include improving accessibility to and inside The Corner House;  reducing the buildings’ carbon footprint;  making The Corner House warmer and more welcoming;  and last (but no means least) installing some new loos in The Corner House too.

The trustees are now working on getting planning approval for all of this, which involves ensuring that we achieve the right balance between heritage and usability.  And that’s not easy – which is why we need at least another three people to join the trustee group to help drive this important project forward.  To put it simply, there’s too much involved for the current group to handle on their own.  The Corner House and the Memorial Hall are at the heart of our community, and we need your help to keep them there.

We are not insisting on people having a technical background, or anything like that – just an appreciation of how important these buildings are to us all.  And, with the Secretary due to retire later this year, we will need someone who can take over that important role for us.

It will be an exciting time once we can begin the work that we feel is essential to make The Corner House an even better community hub for the future.  Please help us to achieve that by joining the trustees.  Contact us at charlburycornerhouse@outlook.com as a first step, or leave us a note in the mailbox in The Corner House foyer.

Simon Walker · Mon 4 Mar, 11:55 · Link


Firewalking for Girl Guides

On 15 March, Jody and Angela, two Very Brave Parents of two of our Girl Guides, are walking BAREFOOT over 20 feet of fire to raise funds for the Charlbury Girl Guides unit. Please donate to help us blaze a trail to success!

You may know Jody and Angela from around town - both are super lovely ladies and contribute a lot to Charlbury being a fabulous place. They've gone one step further here (pun intended) and are participating in a SIX-METRE walk over burning coals. 

They're doing this for a few reasons: 1) They're a bit mad; 2) They need a hobby; 3) They're very, very brave; and 4) They're helping to raise money for the Charlbury Girl Guides!

If you would like to support their madness/fundraising efforts, please click on our link here to donate!

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/charlbury-girl-guides

Girl Guides is open to all girls between the ages of 10 and 14, and there's so much to do and learn! Any donation you make here (whether large or small) will go directly to our unit to help us fund all these activities, and more, for our Girl Guides!

We'll also be at the Farmer's Market this coming Saturday collecting donations there, too!

Thank you for supporting Charlbury Girl Guides!

michele marietta · Mon 4 Mar, 11:08 · Link


Skate Park Safety in Sight!

The hedge around the skatepark has not been cut for many years and had grown very high and thick. The Town Council agreed to lower and cut back the hedges and to cut a second entrance to make it safer and more accessible. The aim is to strike a balance between making the skatepark more visible for safety reasons, whilst leaving sufficient trees and hedges in place to soften the visual impact of the park.

No mature trees have been cut. The hazel coppice has been cut back hard, and while this looks stark at present, it will regrow quickly.

The cuttings will be chipped as soon as the ground is dry enough for the machinery to get to the site.

Lisa Wilkinson · Thu 29 Feb, 10:15 · Link


Angela Judy Geary's Funeral

It is with sad news that my mother Angela Judy Geary passed away in hospital on 12th February. Many of you know her as Judy. Her funeral will be held at 2pm on 5th March at St Mary's Church Charlbury. The wake will be held after in The Rose And Crown. There is a link below to which you are to donate to Alseimers research.

https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices/12-02-2024-angela-judy-geary/?ts=638440348178253460&fbclid=IwAR2QQxAoNFd-PAXtkTZYo1DwT-4QDaYvesYZdc7cusW6BqE7HD_f-GXfgBY

Christopher Geary · Wed 28 Feb, 17:47 · Link


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