Category: Village News
SSE Priority Services
SSE has asked us to assist in informing residents of support they offer. Some customers (including elderly, sick, young families, carers, people with Dementia or those with communications needs) may need extra support and would benefit from the free priority services which includes: regular updates in power cuts, extra support and help with day to day communications. SSE offers a safe, free service.
To register you can call 0800 294 3259 or email on networks.priority.services@sse.com. You can also register via their website: Ssen.co.uk/psr. There is a form which can be filled out online) or you can print out the forms here: Form page 1 and Form page 2. There forms can be sent them free post to the address at the bottom of the page or call 0800 294 3259 and they will help you go through it
For sight impaired they can call the text phone 0800 316 5457.
Nor’Lye News – Can you help?
The Parish Council has been working hard on its newsletter since its first edition in 2021, however we are very aware that there is a still a void which hasn’t been filled since the Nor’Lye News ceased to be produced.
The Council would very much welcome any volunteers who might be interested in taking on the project of getting the Nor’Lye News back up and running again. We are happy to discuss this with anyone who might even have a spark of interest!
If you would like to discuss this further, please contact the Clerk via parishclerk@northleighparishcouncil.gov.uk or on 07796 039 496.
Shakenoak site – Cottsway pre-application consultation
Shakenoak site – Cottsway pre-application consultation (15–29 Sept 2025)
Cottsway Housing Association plans to demolish the former Shakenoak sheltered scheme and build 21 one- and two-bed apartments for rent to people over 55 (affordable housing). Proposals include parking, mobility scooter/bike storage, solar panels, air source heat pumps and EV charging.
Cottsway is inviting comments before a planning application is submitted. View the plans and respond here: www.cottsway.co.uk/shakenoak. Residents without internet access can request printed information from Cottsway.
Please note: This is Cottsway’s consultation, not the formal planning process. The Parish Council will discuss any future planning application at a public meeting, and residents will be able to submit representations via the WODC planning portal.
Councillor Vacancy
There has been no call for election for the Councillor vacancy post so the Council will begin the process to co-opt.
Councillor Vacancy
North Leigh Parish Council would like to thank Julie Minch for her service at a councillor on North Leigh Parish Council.
With the resignation of Julie Minch, North Leigh Parish Council has a vacancy. To view the vacancy notice, click here.
North Leigh Parish Council’s Vacancy Procedure can be found here: Councillor-Vacancy-Procedure-adopted-8th-May-2025.pdf The Councillor Vacancy Application can be found here: Parish Council Councillor Co-option Form
If you have any queries/would like any further information, please feel free to contact Allison Leigh, Clerk on parishclerk@northleighparishcouncil.gov.uk or on 07796 039 496.
Common Road Speed Data – 24/6/25
North Leigh Parish Council has compiled speed data from its speedwatch session on the 24th June 2025. To view the data, click here: Speed Data from Common Road 24th June 2025
West Oxfordshire Business Accelerator
West Oxfordshire District Council received funding from the UK Government through the Shared Prosperity Fund to support local small and medium sized businesses to get started and grow.
The target audiences for this support were retail businesses, businesses that from part of the rural economy, the visitor economy and other SMEs. West Oxfordshire District Council chose to work with OxLEP Business to delive this support due to their strong pedigree for supporting profit and purpose driven businesses across the County.
The ‘Business Accelerator’ programme is designed to help to focus expertise and support, so that small businesses with big potential could grow and create jobs.
For more information, visit their website: West Ox – Accelerator Case study brochure
Save the Date – 6th December!
North Leigh Parish Council will be holding a tree lighting on Cuckamus Green on the 6th December!
Look for details in the coming months on our website and Facebook page!
Preferred Policy Options consultation for the new Local Plan 2041 – Closes 8th August
The consultation closes the 8th August.
Changes to the S7 Bus Service from 31/8/25
There will be changes to the Stagecoach S7 timetable from 31 August 2025:
- Minor alterations to morning bus times to better meet trains at Hanborough station
- Evening service reduced to hourly, but now operates via Woodstock Monday to Saturday
- Sunday service reduced to hourly
The reduction of service in the evening and on Sundays is the result of the end of a funding arrangement between Stagecoach and a third party. The County Council has worked in partnership with Stagecoach to minimise the extent of the reductions and we have been able to meet requests for the evening service to additionally serve Woodstock.
The revised timetable can be found here. Please accept OCC’s apologies that the timetable format is not very user friendly – it is the best available at this stage. Stagecoach will publicise these changes and provide a public timetable within the next few weeks.