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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.
- 14 Woodstock Road Charlbury
Discharge of conditions 4,7,10 and 13 of planning permission 25/01981/S73
WODC reference: 26/00526/CND - Tue 03 Mar 2026 - Under consideration
- 6 Wellington Cottages Charlbury
Alterations to gate and railings at the front of the property (part-retrospective)
WODC reference: 26/00454/HHD - Thu 05 Mar 2026 - Under consideration
- Ambleside Farm Ditchley Road Charlbury
Erection of an equipment store with associated works
WODC reference: 26/00439/FUL - Thu 05 Mar 2026 - Under consideration
Mon 9 Mar, 06:15 · Link
Local Government Reorganisation – Have Your Say
The Government is consulting on proposals to change how local government works in Oxfordshire.
This could mean replacing Oxfordshire County Council and West Oxfordshire District Council with one or more new councils delivering all services.
Charlbury Town Council will be submitting a response and would like to understand residents’ views.
Please take 3 minutes to complete our short survey:
🔗 https://forms.gle/XEqbHBiXqAMCBeMz7
Maps showing the proposed council areas can be viewed here:
🔗 https://charlbury-tc.gov.uk/local-governance-consultations/
The Town Council will consider its response at an Extraordinary Meeting on 16 March (tbc).
You can also respond directly to the Government consultation here:
🔗 https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-oxfordshire
Thank you for helping shape Charlbury’s response.
Lisa Wilkinson ·
Thu 5 Mar, 13:37 · Link
ALL residents invited to pre-AGM Southill meeting 4th March 6.30-7.30pm Memorial Hall
ALL residents invited to pre-AGM public meeting of Southill Solar 4th March 6.30-7.30pm Memorial Hall
Southill Solar is 10 years old this year! And it's the gift that keeps on giving. Come and find out how and why....
Bonus content - the impact of the war in the Middle East on energy prices.
Liz Reason ·
Mon 2 Mar, 17:54 · Link
A small request about reporting issues in town
As Town Clerk, I regularly receive messages asking me to report things like potholes, broken street lights, graffiti, fly-tipping, blocked gullies, dog fouling, dead trees/branches or other problems around town.
While I’m always happy to help, these reports are made through FixMyStreet — and anyone can report directly in just a couple of minutes.
In fact, it’s usually better coming straight from the person who has spotted the issue. You can:
Pinpoint the exact location on the map
Upload a photo
Add the detail while it’s fresh
Track updates directly
If you send it to me or the Town Council, I simply log it on FixMyStreet on your behalf — which adds an extra step.
FixMyStreet is designed for reporting things that are broken, dirty, damaged or dumped and need fixing, cleaning or clearing — such as:
Potholes
Street lights not working
Graffiti
Dog fouling
Fly-tipping
Tree issues
If something isn’t covered under FixMyStreet, it will be redirected to the appropriate organisation.
You can report here:
www.fixmystreet.com
Of course, if something is urgent, please do contact me. But where possible, reporting directly helps issues get to the right authority more quickly.
Thank you — it really does make a difference.
Lisa Wilkinson ·
Mon 2 Mar, 16:00 · 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 2 Mar, 06:15 · Link
Perchance to [Morris] Dance?
Join Charlbury Finstock Morris!
Morris dancing is more than just hanky-waving and whacking one another with sticks. It is participating in and maintaining an ancient English custom; it is learning different dance traditions and local history and sharing that with interested audiences; it is camaraderie with people who share your interest; it is beer-drinking (mostly real ale, and cider for at least one of us); and above all, it is good exercise. (Haven't you been telling yourself you need more of that—and we are not just talking about hoisting pints.)
We are always looking for interested individuals from the local community to join our band of merry men*. Our dancers hail from Chipping Norton to west of Oxford and all points in between. No experience is necessary—we provide teaching usually Friday evenings in Finstock.
Should you seek some lively exercise or feel the urge to be doing something really different while entertaining others with your dance or musical talent do consider joining Charlbury Finstock Morris. Contact our bagman Peter (the chap fourth from the left at the back in the picture) via info@charlburymorris.org.uk or even just stop by at one of our practice sessions listed here: Link
*As you will have noticed from the photos, in keeping with the older Morris customs Charlbury Morris is an all male side. Of course we have have a dedicated ‛support staff’ of spouses and partners, but if you wish to dance in a mixed side we highly recommend Charlbury's other Morris side, Wychwayz Border Morris.
John Dora ·
Sun 1 Mar, 19:32 · Link
Charlbury Beavers
We currently have some spaces in our Beaver colony in Charlbury. We meet on a Thursday 5pm - 6.15pm in term time at the Scout Hut. Open to 6 - 8 year olds. If you'd like more information or for your child to come and visit, do get in touch.
Jo Paton
Beaver Leader
jopaton16@gmail.com
St Marys and All Saints ·
Sun 1 Mar, 16:28 · Link
Get ready for the Garden Society Spring Show!
The
date for this year's Garden Society Spring Show is fast
approaching (11th April) so it's time to start thinking about
the bulbs and flower arrangements you would like to exhibit!
Once again, we have made it easier for
exhibitors, with no forms to fill in. Just turn up on the morning
of the Show with your entries!
The schedule, outlining classes can be
found below:
Spring
Show Schedule
For more information, see the Garden Society website:
https://www.charlburygardensociety.org.uk/events/spring-show-2026/
Geneviève Hug ·
Sun 1 Mar, 09:08 · Link
A New Initiative
To celebrate the refurbishment of the Corner House's "Morris Room", and in keeping with Mr Morris' original intentions, we're launching an occasional series of short talks in which Charlbury residents will be able to share their interests & enthusiasms. The first two will be on Horace's Odes and Alma Mahler. Subsequent topics will include "Oxfordshire Lowland Rescue" and "the native peoples of the Amazonian rainforest".
There's such a wealth of knowledge and expertise in Charlbury. Would you like to share some of yours with us? Let me know if so, on john@pjohnp.me.uk.
John Partington ·
Sat 28 Feb, 10:22 · Link
Tender Opportunity – Nature Recovery Coordination
Charlbury Town Council is inviting tenders for a 12-month self-employed contract to coordinate local nature recovery work across Charlbury, Fawler and Finstock.
This contract is fully funded by Sustainable Charlbury
The work will support practical biodiversity projects, partnership working, community engagement and the implementation of the local Nature Recovery Framework.
Deadline: 5pm on 27 March 2026.
Full details and tender documents are available on the Town Council website:
charlbury-tc.gov.uk/local-governance-consultations/
Please feel free to share this opportunity with anyone who may be interested.
Lisa Wilkinson ·
Fri 27 Feb, 15:43 · Link
