St Mary’s Church Choir has agreed to sing at our upcoming tree lighting and is inviting anyone who would like to join in the event to come along!

Rehearsals will be at St Mary’s Church on the following dates:

Monday 16th November, 7.15pm

Monday 23rd November, 7.15pm

Tuesday 1st December, 7.15pm

If you are interested, please contact Allison Leigh, Clerk so that we can ensure to have enough music. Contact details are 07796 039 496 or parishclerk@northleighparishcouncil.gov.uk.

North Leigh Parish Council is inviting quotations for its grounds maintenance contract covering the period 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030.

Suppliers interested in tendering for this work are asked to contact Allison Leigh, Parish Clerk for full details of the specification and submission requirements.

Quotes are due by the 20th November.

Allison Leigh

Parish Clerk

parishclerk@northleighparishcouncil.gov.uk

07796 039 496

The refurbished Multi Use Games Area just off Windmill Road was formally opened by members of the Parish Council today, ably assisted by Aaron Kightley a representative from Oxford United Football club.

This project has been a true labour of love, and seeing it finally come to life is a milestone for our parish. Numerous people have contributed to getting to this position.  Thank you all!

A Multi-Use Games Area is more than just tarmac, fences, and lines on the ground. It is a dedicated space for our community to come together, stay active, and connect. Whether it’s for a casual kickabout, a competitive game of netball, or for our younger residents to safely burn off some energy, this facility belongs to all of us.

But we hope that this facility is just the beginning!!!  We will be going out to the parish soon, consulting on how to use the large field next to the MUGA for the benefit of the parish.  There are some things that we cant do, and some that wouldn’t be a good idea, but we have significant ideas for older children around pump tracks, or possibly a skate park and so we are gathering information on costs and contractors.  And we wont forget those who would just like to sit awhile, so maybe some wooden seats too. . The Parish Council is working on signage which will have contact and other information.

 Keep an eye out for information coming your way.

Robert Gunn

Chair, North Leigh Parish Council

The official opening of the MUGA off of Windmill Road will take place on Friday the 23rd October at 4pm.

Come join us along with representatives from Oxford United!

Malcolm Shead has stepped down from the Council. Notice of Vacancy

The Council would like to thank Malcolm for all of his service to the Council.

There are currently 3 vacancies on the Parish Council. We have an exciting youth‑related project coming up and there are many other key aspects of the Council as well such as the future of the newsletter.

Whether you’d like more information or simply want an informal chat about what the role involves, please contact:

Allison Leigh, Parish Clerk
parishclerk@northleighparishcouncil.gov.uk

The MUGA at the Adventure Playground is not far from being complete. There is a bit of surface work being carried out this week as well as the line painting.

Once it is ready for use, the Parish Council will be sure to let everyone know. Thanks for your patience and we look forward to seeing the facility being enjoyed!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Clerk at parishclerk@northleighparishcouncil.gov.uk or 07796 039496

We wanted to make those who visit North Leigh Cemetery aware that there was a gravestone which was unstable/unsafe. The owner was not reachable, so the Council has taken steps to make this safe. If you see an area where a gravestone is lower in the ground, this is the one the Council has made safe.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Clerk at parishclerk@northleighparishcouncil.gov.uk or 07796 039496

There will be a meeting of the Planning Committee on the 24th September 2026 in the Turner Hall at 7:30pm.

The agenda can be found here: Planning-Committee-Agenda-24th-September-2026.pdf. It includes the reserved matters application 26/02035/RES, Land South Of 1 New Yatt Road North Leigh(Manor Oak). Residents’ comments are due by Friday the 25th September.

It also includes the consideration of any comments by the Parish Council on a removal of a hedge in order to carry out works by Thames Water. Information on this can be found via the links below:

Hedgerow removal plan

Hedgerow removal notice technical note

Hedgerow removal application form

The Planning Committee meeting will be held in public and all are welcome.