The rising cost of energy is causing widespread concern as more residents may become unable to heat their homes.

If you know anyone who is experiencing difficulty paying their fuel bills, refer them to the Better Housing Better Health service who can provide advice and in
some cases access financial support.

They are well connected to a wide range of local organisations and can make onward referrals to help residents get the help they need to stay safe and well in
their homes.

Telephone 0800 107 0044 or complete the online referral form here:  Make a Referral – Better Housing Better Health (bhbh.org.uk)

As part of the application process for Reception entry to infant and primary school, Oxfordshire County Council is advertising the need for parents and carers of children born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020 to apply for a school place.

If you have any questions, please visit the primary application web page which has all the information y needed plus a link to the online application form at: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/primaryadmissions

The School Admissions Team can be contacted direct on 0345 241 2487 or at admissions.schools@oxfordshire.gov.uk

The deadline for receipt of completed school applications for Reception is 15 January 2024.

Below please find upcoming road works in the village:

Temporary Road Closure at Cuckoo Lane, Eynsham

In the interests of public safety; it will be necessary for Oxfordshire County Council to close the road as detailed above in order to facilitate removal of temporary access for Park and Ride and construction of permanent access bellmouth.

A temporary Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate from 08/12/2023.  

The anticipated completion date is 11/12/2023. Nights Only.

Temporary Road Closure at North Leigh, road from East End Road to Bridgefield Bridge

A request has been received from Sunbelt Rentals UK Ltd for a temporary road closure to apply to a length of the road to Bridgefield Bridge , whilst essential fencing replacement works are carried out.

A temporary Notice is being made by Oxfordshire County Council to implement the temporary restriction and will operate from 15 January 2024 up to and including 19 January 2024, 09:00 to 16:00 hours each day.

Please note that Notices for urgent works can last up to 5 consecutive days only. To view the notice, click here.

Temporary Road Closure at Witney, West End

A request has been received from Thames Water for a temporary road closure to apply to a length of West End, whilst essential service pipe relay repair works are carried out.

A temporary Notice is being made by Oxfordshire County Council to implement the temporary restriction and will operate from 15 January 2024 up to and including 17 January 2024, 24 hours per day.

Please note that Notices for urgent works can last up to 5 consecutive days only.

Severe weather is forecast over the next few days for both heavy rain and wind, although the wind will mainly impact the South of the County. 

  You can also access updates and links to further met office information from the County Councils adverse weather page – Storm Ciaran, heavy rainfall and rivers in Oxfordshire

For wind warnings, click here.

For rain warnings, click here.

Following the previous consultation carried out in March & April 2021, which was approved in in September 2021 (see item no.16/21 here for details), and the subsequent expiration of the statutory two-year period in which to implement the proposals, we’re writing again asking for your views on the proposal to extend the existing 40mph speed limit on the A4095 Witney Road, in North Leigh, as well as introducing a ‘No Entry’ prohibition to the westernmost (exit) drive of ‘North Lodge’ for traffic travelling on the A4095 from either direction.

The proposals are being put forward in response to the adjacent development, and the creation of a new access road to ‘North Lodge’.

The proposed Traffic Regulation Order is scheduled to be advertised in the Witney & West Oxfordshire Gazette newspaper, and details are also available to view on the Councils consultation portal at the address below:

https://letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/northleigh_a4095_40noentry2023

Any comments on the proposal should be submitted by Friday 27th October 2023.

A request has been received from Network Plus Services / Go Traffic Management for a temporary road closure to apply to a length of East End Road , whilst new water connections are installed.
 
A temporary Notice is being made by Oxfordshire County Council to implement the temporary restriction and will operate from 25 September 2023  up to and including 28 September 2023 , 08:00 to 18:00 each day.  
 
Please note that Notices for urgent works can last up to 5 consecutive days only. To view the notice, click here.
 

The Met Office has issued an AMBER Heat-Health Alert (Enhanced hot weather response) for the a large part of the country including the local area.  This has been updated and is in effect between 05/09/2023 at 12:00 and 10/09/2023 at 21:00.

Significant impacts are probable across the health and social care sector due to the high temperatures, including: observed increase in mortality across the population likely, particularly in the 65+ age group or those with health conditions, but impacts may also be seen in younger age groups.

For more information, please visit:  Microsoft Power BI.