Month: July 2023
Greenlight
Greenlight is a dynamic nature and climate online hub that provides a space where the local community can connect, collaborate and take action for a greener future.
The first four elements of the platform are:
- Greenspace ‘show and tell’: an engagement activity to share what people have been doing for nature and wildlife in their gardens and local greenspaces in July and August.
- Ask a question: a community forum to ask for advice, support, or ideas.
- Events and activities: a space to share and view upcoming events in the district related to climate, biodiversity and the environment.
- Meet your local groups: a map of local climate and environmental groups, as well as town and parish councils.
Additional elements will be added as the platform evolves, including a ‘library’ of resources in the next few months.
The link to sign up is here: https://yourvoice.westoxon.gov.uk/en-GB/folders/greenlight.
Oxfordshire Trading Standards warning – Pets Reunited
There are reports of scam calls to owners of missing pets listed on Pets Reunited. Please be vigilant, these scam calls are often very convincing!
The caller claims to be from a vet, the RSCPA or a rescue centre informing owners they need to pay immediately as their beloved pet needs an operation, Or they may ask for a small ‘release fee’ (around £5) in order for a pet to be released back to its owner.
PLEASE DO NOT BE TAKEN IN BY THIS, THIS IS A SCAM.
If you’re unsure if this is a genuine call about your missing pet – take the name of the vet or rescue centre and google it, find the contact details yourself and then contact them directly. If they are genuine they won’t mind you contacting them. Do not use the number the scammers offer you. Hang up the phone! If you’re using a landline, make sure that they are not still on the line after you’ve hung up.Local Websitehttps://www.petsreunited.com/local/oxford
North Leigh Parish 20mph Survey Results
Oxfordshire County Council conducted a survey to gather residents’ views for a 20mph speed limit in North Leigh. The results are now in and showed the following:
Online via the survey:
76 voted for a 20mph zone
121 voted for a blanket 20mph change.
174 voted for no change.
In the post:
10 voted for a 20mph zone.
11 voted for a blanket 20mph change.
8 voted for no change.
Totals:
20mph zone: 86
Blanket 20mph: 132
No change: 183
Based on these results, North Leigh Parish Council resolved at its meeting on the 13th July 2023 to proceed with a blanket 20mph limit in North Leigh. The County Council has been informed and the Parish Council will keep residents informed as to the timeframe.
Definitive Map Modification Orders
On 10th July 2023, the Oxfordshire County Council made the Orders listed below. For the notice of order, click here.
- The Oxfordshire County Council, Hailey Unrecorded Restricted Byway and North Leigh Unrecorded Restricted Byway, Public Path Extinguishment Order 2023
- The Oxfordshire County Council, North Leigh Restricted Byway No. 44 and Bridleways Nos. 45 & 46 and Hailey Bridleway No. 35, Public Path Creation and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2023
