Month: August 2020

This week we start with some sad news and end with the reminders and a word of caution on Covid-19.

Roni Howarth

Many of you will already know that Roni Howarth died unexpectedly in hospital on August 18th.   Although he had become increasing unwell it was a complete shock when he went into hospital for blood tests, suffered a stroke and died on the following day.

Roni was a lovely, smiling, giant of a man who always saw the best in others.   He was a hard-working member of the Church community, being a keen bell-ringer, organiser of the Ride and Stride, and a former Church Warden.   Roni loved this village, regularly sitting in the garden with his breakfast, gazing round and blessing his good fortune in having moved here.

His funeral will take place in Stratton Audley church on Thursday, September 10th at 12.30pm, with a limited congregation as dictated by the Government.   He will be sorely missed by Dorothy and Bronte and all who knew and loved him.   Dorothy is particularly grateful for the many wonderful cards, tributes and flowers she has received, together with the constant support of all their friends and neighbours.

Parish Council Meeting 2^nd September

Due to Covid-19 the rules over holding Council meetings were changed to allow for remote video meetings. Stratton Audley Parish Council usually meets every month in the Red Lion but for the time being has opted to meet every two months via Zoom video conferencing. The next one is set for September 2^nd at 7pm and if you have an item for the Agenda or wish to join-in please email the Clerk at strattonaudley.parishclerk@gmail.com

Launton Road CLOSURE for Patching Works

The long awaited patching of the road surface in Launton Road is on schedule to start on Tuesday the 8^th September and run through to the end of the following week 18^th September. The week immediately after this on Tuesday 22^nd, Church Street will be closed for 4 days until Friday 25^th. This is going to cause disruption particularly for through-traffic which will be diverted. However residents and businesses will be allowed to access their premises and so too will any delivery vehicles or commercial contractors. Parking will be prohibited on the road as the contractors will need to be able to have full access to the entire road.

The Launton Road works will start in the village by the church and finish at the stream a couple of hundred meters outside the village gate boundary. No-entry (except for access) signs will be placed at both ends – in the village and again at the intersection a  couple of miles down the road at the crossroads for Launton Village. Customers wishing to access the Stratton Audley Barn café by car will be able to do this for most of the time by traveling to it from the Launton village end. We understand that the only time when the road will be completely unpassable is when works are carried out by the right angle corner pinch-point in the village, outside Mulberry Farm House and the Old Dairy. Furthermore the road will be opened up at weekends, unless for any unforeseen reason it is impossible to do this safely.

I am sure with a little goodwill on all sides we will endure this short term inconvenience and benefit in the long run.

Advanced notice of Road Closure – Stratton Park Road

Notices have been posted for the temporary closure of the road that runs passed Stratton Audley Park to the cross roads with Mill Road and beyond to the road to Godington. The closure will take place from Tuesday 28th September (at 07:30hrs) up to and including 8th October (at 16:30hrs). This closure is for the day time and each day from 07:30hrs to 16:30hrs. Distance of the closure is 1.75miles.

The reason as many of you know is for temporary passing bays to be built alongside the road for large HGV vehicles that will be traveling to and from the East West Rail compound at Poundon.

Re-Establishing the Coffee Morning in the Pub

This week we see the reinstatement of the coffee morning on Tuesday 1st September at 11.00. It is £2 per head for coffee and biscuits.  It will be held in the pub garden because of social distancing.  All welcome.

REMINDERS

Monday Night is Persian Night

Mitra will be serving up again between 5 & 8pm on Monday at her new location at the junction of Bicester Road and Church Street. No pre-orders, just turn up. If you need to contact Mitra you can text her on 07444 364789.

The Red Lion

The new website is up and worth checking out for details of what’s happening www.redlionstrattonaudley.co.uk

Alternatively see the pub or village Facebook page or phone 277 225.

Opening hours are:

Monday: closed

Tuesday – Friday: 3-11pm

Saturday: 12-11pm

Sunday: 12-9pm

Stratton Audley Barn

The café is open Tuesday to Sunday 10-4pm serving coffee, paninis, cakes and gelato ice cream. There’s a designated seating area provided in the paddock with tables, parasols and a few Bell tents.

Collection Point for disposal of Ink Jet cartridges

A collection box for used ink-jet cartridges has placed in the bus shelter on the Stoke Lyne Road and any money raised from their bulk return will go to the RSPB.

Cabaret Evening at the Red Lion – SOLD OUT

Delighted to report that tickets for this event on Thursday 3^rd of September in the Red Lion are all sold out. Please note that whilst the pub will be open and serving drinks in the bar area, the beer garden is likely to be closed from mid-afternoon.

And finally a Cautionary Note on Covid-19

The number of new daily cases is rising in Oxford City and the reality is that measures that would slam the brakes on Oxford’s gradual emergence from lockdown have moved a step closer. The number of cases in Oxford in the week ending August 21 was 41 – which is 26.9 cases per 100,000 and sees the city moving ever closer to figures in parts of the country that have been labelled by central Government as areas of concern or that require intervention.

Ansaf Azhar, Oxfordshire County Council’s Director for Public Health, said: “With a Bank Holiday coming up, the need for people to abide by all of the things that we know stop the spread of this virus is greater than ever. Undoubtedly the 18-29 year age group is driving this rise in cases but my appeal is to everyone. We were able to leave lockdown and stay out of it because we were suppressing the virus locally by our own actions. We were keeping our distance from each other, sanitising and wearing masks. We all need to act responsibly and continue to follow this very simple advice. If we do that collectively, we will reverse this upward trend that we are seeing in Oxford”.

So perhaps if you are planning to take a trip into Oxford take extra care of yourself.

The better news is that in the Cherwell area there were only 14 active cases as of this week. To put that into context there are an estimated 18,340 cases currently across the UK.

Have a great Bank Holiday weekend.

A few reminders to start and some NEW NEWS towards the end!

REMINDERS

Monday Night is Persian Night

Mitra will be serving up again between 5 & 8pm on Monday until further notice. No pre-orders, just turn up. If you need to contact Mitra you can text her on 07444 364789.

The Red Lion

For details of what’s happening check the pub or village Facebook page or their website www.redlionstrattonaudley.com or phone 01869 277225.

Opening hours are:

Monday: closed

Tuesday – Friday: 3-11pm

Saturday: 12-11pm

Sunday: 12-9pm

Stratton Audley Barn

The café is open Tuesday to Sunday 10-4pm serving coffee, paninis, cakes and gelato ice cream. There’s a designated seating area provided in the paddock with tables, parasols and a few Bell tents. The shop is also open.

Collection Point for disposal of Ink Jet cartridges

A collection box for used ink-jet cartridges has placed in the bus shelter on the Stoke Lyne Road and any money raised from their bulk return will go to the RSPB.

International British Cabaret Star to Perform at the Red Lion

Over half the tickets for this event have already been sold. It is being organised by Dillie Keane for Thursday 3^rd of September in the Red Lion at 8pm.

Barb Jungr is a phenomenal international cabaret artist who is known for her amazing renditions of modern pop songs.  Instead of the usual Cole Porter/Noel Coward fare, she has concentrated on more recent performers and her programme will contain songs by Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen and other more contemporary songwriters.

Tickets are booked on a first-come first-served basis and are of course limited because of social distancing.  Although not essential, people are encouraged to book in bubbles or groups of 2,3,4 or more. Single people will be given the option to either sit with someone else or separately prior to the gig.  To apply please email Dillie on dillie@dilliekeane.co.uk or call 07968 393 428 stating the number of tickets required and she will then send you her bank details for payments. In return, personalised tickets will be sent out in advance.

And in other news

Parish Council Meeting 2^nd September

Due to Covid-19 the rules over holding Council meetings were changed to allow for remote video meetings. Stratton Audley Parish Council usually meets every month in the Red Lion but for the time being has opted to meet every two months via Zoom video conferencing. The next one is set for September 2^nd at 7pm and if you have an item for the Agenda or wish to join-in please email the Clerk at strattonaudley.parishclerk@gmail.com

Bicester Heritage Sunday Scramble – local offer code – Sunday 4^th October

The good news is that the Sunday Scramble postponed from April will take place on Sunday 4^th October. The Events Team have notified us that the local promotional code is: Balbo. All tickets are now £11 and the discount code will give a 25% reduction.

Please see below the link to the ticket page:

https://bicesterheritage.co.uk/?ticket=super-scramble-tickets-3

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scramble-tickets-94358443645

Bicester Motion gives birth to The Bicester Aerodrome Company Ltd

The new company was launched in July 2020.  Many historic airfields have failed to adapt themselves to ensure they remain viable as centres for flight for the longer term and have been forced to close. So Bicester Motion have established The Bicester Aerodrome Company to help safeguard the future of the airfield operations. The plan is to widen the doors to additional flight activity so the sight of gliders in the skies above Bicester will continue, alongside more historic aircraft, such as the Tiger Moths and other powered flying machines.

The airfield remains unlicensed meaning no commercial passenger aviation on site but with  the possibility of some pilot training.  Two specified grass runways only, with specific measures and instructions, will help limit noise and nuisance.  This new structure provides the opportunity to attract new wave electric, low carbon, lower noise aviation alongside the historic aircraft.

For further details see www.bicesteraero.com

Elm Farm Quarry

Meanwhile there is little to report with regard to progress on other developments at Bicester Motion such as the new hotel, and plans for Elm Farm quarry are likely to be delayed further.

Following the County Enforcement Notice that was served in December 2018 on the holding company Hungerford Leisure, to carry out restoration works in the Quarry, there have been on-going discussions with the County Council, complicated by the conflicting imperative to protect & preserve the newly establish flora and fauna on the site. All have been working towards establishing the framework for an agreement which would allow a new planning application to be submitted by 31^st March 2021. However a request has been received to extend the time period for the submission of the detailed planning application into Autumn 2021, in order to take into account the full impact of Covid-19 which is still unknown. This will push back the deadline further and so any public consultation on this matter is unlikely to begin until well into 2021.

The Parish Council is keen to see the site restored in an environmentally sustainable way to allow for public access whilst recognising that this is likely to be part of a wider sympathetic scheme with some commercial elements.

Latest Coronavirus Data for Oxfordshire

In the 7 days up to 14 August, there has been a total of 65 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Oxfordshire, this is an increase from 44 cases in the previous week. So cases have slightly increased but as with the figures generally across the whole country, the figures are stable. This is equivalent to a weekly rate of new cases of 9.4 per 100,000 residents.

Data correct as at 4pm on 19 August.

Key: Weekly rate per 100,000 population alert status

red: more than 50
amber: more than 25, up to 50
yellow: more than 15, up to 25
light green: more than 5, up to 15
dark green: 0 to 5

Abbreviated Message from Ansaf Azhar, Director of Public Health at Oxfordshire County Council:

“In Oxfordshire, we’ve managed to bring COVID-19 cases down and that is thanks to all the hard work put in by everyone. But the threat from the virus is far from over.

I urge everyone to keep their distance, to avoid busy gatherings and wash their hands as frequently as possible which is known to be the most effective way to stop the spread of the virus. We are acutely aware of the risk of a second peak and with our partners have drawn together a comprehensive local plan to manage outbreaks as and when they happen.

We will keep a close eye on local spikes and flare ups and we’ll manage them promptly. If you’ve got symptoms of coronavirus, we ask you to self-isolate and call 119 who will then arrange a test for you and will also trace your contacts, and I also ask them to self-isolate.

We are settling into a new normal. I recognise the huge amount of effort that communities have put into this and have come together, looking out for their neighbours, volunteering throughout this pandemic and they’ve done a fantastic job.

We owe it to our neighbours, our families, our loved ones. And our safety is literally in our hands. So, I urge you to stay safe and to be sensible, and to follow the guidelines. Thankyou”.

Best regards

John

Covid-19

There are further signs that the Government is keen to improve our lot, with the announcement of plans to go ahead with the easing of restrictions for wedding receptions, sporting events and some indoor performances. All the measures that were put on hold two weeks ago will now take effect as of today, August 15. This will apply across England, except for areas under local lockdown.

Wedding receptions of up to 30 people will now be allowed, as will the reopening of casinos, bowling alleys and skating rinks. Beauty salons, tattoo studios and spas will be able to offer all close “services and treatments”.

Plans to start indoor performances with socially-distanced audiences, and pilots of larger gatherings in sports venues and conference centres will also resume.

Allowing spectators at sporting events is planned for October 1. Pilots at the Goodwood races, the world snooker final and county cricket games earlier this month were suspended, after the Government put the brakes on easing lockdown measures given concerns over a second wave. In addition, indoor play and soft play centres will reopen, provided they have in place the necessary coronavirus precautions.

Meanwhile those returning today after 4.30pm from France, the Netherlands, Malta and some Caribbean countries will need to quarantine themselves for 14 days on their return. Although annoying for the individuals affected and a set-back for international travel, it is being imposed for understandable reasons.

Road Sweeping THIS WEDNESDAY – Advanced Warning

The roads in Stratton Audley will be swept on Wednesday 19^th August from 8am and as usual all residents with vehicles on the streets are asked to move them the night before or when they hear the road sweeper vehicle during the morning, to make the collection of dirt & debris as effective as possible.

Monday Night is Persian Night

Mitra served up her Persian food again on Monday from a stall outside the Red Lion and it went down well with a steady stream of locals. She’ll be serving up again between 5 & 8pm each Monday until further notice. No pre-orders, just turn up. There’ll probably be a short wait but it’s enjoyable as there are bound to be other people ….. at a distance of course!

If you need to contact Mitra you can text her on 07444 364789.

The Red Lion

The Red Lion’s new website www.redlionstrattonaudley.com is going live soon with all the news and events happening at the pub and in the food shack, but in the meantime see also the village Facebook page. There’s a steak night every fortnight, tapas evenings and the regular fish & chips or “Fizz and chips” night on Fridays from 5pm-8pm. For bookings, phone 01869 277225.

Opening hours are:

Monday: closed

Tuesday – Friday: 3-11pm

Saturday: 12-11pm

Sunday: 12-9pm

Stratton Audley Barn

The café is now open Tuesday to Sunday 10-4pm serving coffee, paninis, cakes and gelato ice cream. It’s takeout only to the designated seating area provided in the paddock with tables, parasols and a few Bell tents. The shop is also open.

Surface Drain Clearing

On Thursday this  week the County Council sent a team to clean out the surface drains in the village. Thanks go to them for their good timing given the thundery weather. There’s nothing like a good flushing!

New Dog Waste Bin

Great news for dog owners – a new waste bin has been installed on the Bicester Road at the entrance to the village. Up until now this has been the only road in the village that did not have one. So no excuse to foul up now!

No 18 Bus Route Restarts

The once-a-day no 18 bus service courtesy of Langston & Tasker between Bicester and Buckingham has returned to normal service through the village. It leaves Stratton Audley for Bicester at 10.20 and returns at 13.15, Monday to Friday.

Collection Point for disposal of Ink Jet cartridges

Rachel Dewhurst, a resident in the village has suggested the idea of a central collection point for ink-jet cartridges which are generally quite difficult to dispose of in an environmentally friendly way. She has placed a collection box in the bus shelter on the Stoke Lyne Road and has agreed to get them recycled with all proceeds going to the RSPB.  This could be a useful service for those who like me feel guilty about putting them in the general waste bin.

International British Cabaret Star to Perform at the Red Lion

Our very own beloved Dillie Keane has decided to put on a promoters hat and organise a concert for Thursday September 3^rd in Stratton Audley. She is presenting the amazing Barb Jungr who is a phenomenal cabaret artist and singer/songwriter who has global appeal. There will be two acts, with a 20 minute interval, and the show is expected to be over by 9.45pm  latest.  Latecomers will be admitted but only between songs

Barb is known for her amazing renditions of modern pop songs.  Instead of the usual Cole Porter/Noel Coward fare, she has concentrated on more recent performers and her programme will contain songs by Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen and other more contemporary songwriters. Check her out at http://www.barbjungr.co.uk/

Tickets are booked on a first-come first-served basis and are of course limited because of social distancing.  Although not essential, people are encouraged to book in bubbles of 4 or 6. To apply please email Dillie on dillie@dilliekeane.co.uk or call 07968 393 428 stating the number of tickets required and she will then send you her bank details for payments. In return, personalised tickets will be sent out in advance.

….and remember this has all only been made possible thanks to Covid-19!

Continuing to Improve Communication

As you know during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Parish Council stopped delivering its regular quarterly newsletter by door drop, and instead introduced a weekly news update in order to keep up with the rapidly changing situation. At the start of lockdown, residents were encouraged to supply their email addresses which doubled the size of the database and made it viable to reach most of the households in the Parish. The news is also posted weekly on the www.strattonaudley.org so do check it out. The idea has been well received, although there are still people who are not on the list who may be feeling left out. So if you know someone in this category, please encourage them to supply their email address or alternatively print off a copy of the newsletter for them. Thank you to everyone for your support and feed-back, and please continue to spread the word.

It occurs to me that I should say how much I appreciate the feed-back about these news update that I have been getting over the last few months. It gives me great encouragement as they are virtually all complimentary and on the odd occasion where they are not, then they have been helpful insights offered with the best of intentions.

As most will know, prior to these emails, the Parish Council put out a quarterly news sheet that was double sided and limited in space. It was hand-delivered and also reproduced on the website. The idea of a regular newsletter delivered by email would not have been possible before Covid-19 because we only had about 80 emails on the database. Now the list has risen to some 160 people who live in the Parish. However there are still quite a number who are not on the list and so I encourage all to consider whether you know someone in this category and either print it off to give them a copy, or encourage them to supply their email address. I hope it goes without saying that the database will only ever be used to communicate with residents and keep all informed.

So thank you for your support and please spread the word.

No 18 Bus Route Restarts

The once-a-day no 18 service courtesy of Langston and Tasker between Bicester and Buckingham has returned to normal service. It leaves Stratton Audley for Bicester at 10.20 and returns at 13.15, Monday to Friday.

Monday Night is Mitran Night

Mitra served up her Persian Food again on Monday from a stall outside the Red Lion and it went down well with a steady stream of locals. She’ll be serving up again between 5 & 8pm each Monday until further notice. No pre-orders, just turn up. There’ll probably be a short wait but it’s enjoyable as there are bound to be people to chat to that you know – at a distance!

If you need to contact Mitra you can text her on 07444 364789.

The Red Lion

The Red Lion’s new website is going live this weekend with all the news and events happening at the pub and in the food shack!  www.redlionstrattonaudley.com

The first steak night was held on Wednesday with great success and is likely to be repeated every fortnight. Check the website or the village Facebook page for what may be happening this Wednesday and note that all meals must be pre- booked by phoning 01869 277225.

The regular fish & chips or “Fizz and chips” night is continuing on Fridays from 5pm -8pm.

Opening hours are:

Monday: closed

Tuesday – Friday: 3-11pm

Saturday: 12-11pm

Sunday: 12-9pm

See also the pub’s Facebook page.

Pub Parking

New signage has been placed outside the entry gate to the Manor and also outside the doors to the Red Lion following issues with parking in Church Street and also some pub visitors mistakenly parking in the Manor grounds.

All visitors with cars are being asked to park considerately and check whether they have left sufficient space for vehicles entering and exiting the Manor, and also for large farm vehicles on the road when cars are parked bumper to bumper on both sides of the street.

If issues continue the Parish Council may have to consider other options.

Stratton Audley Barn

The café is now open Tuesday to Sunday 10-4pm serving coffee, paninis, cakes and gelato ice cream. It’s takeout only to the designated seating area provided in the paddock with tables, parasols and a few Bell tents. The shop is also open.

Road Sweeping – Advanced Warning & Diary Date

The roads in Stratton Audley will be swept on Wednesday 19^th August from 8am and as usual all residents with cars on the streets are requested to move them the night before or when they hear the road sweeper vehicle during the morning, to make the collection of debris as effective as possible.

Covid-19 at a Local Level

Whilst we in this area have few cases, the City of Oxford has been more affected and so I thought some local statistics might be of interest.

Updated ONS data reveals that since the start of the pandemic, 75 people have died in the city with the virus noted on their death certificate out of a total of 311 fatalities. It means between March and June almost one in four deaths (24 per cent) were down, at least in part, to coronavirus. The impact has varied across the city with Cowley South and Iffley having 35 per cent of deaths (14 out of 40) coronavirus related compared with North Central Oxford which only had one death out of 19 connected to the virus.

In Oxfordshire as of July 30, the number of cases per 100,000 people is 16.2 compared with19.4 at the same time the previous week.  To date there have now been 3,256 confirmed positive tests of which 912 were recorded in the city.  At one point the City ranked 15th highest in the UK for cases.

A test for coronavirus which gives results in just 90 minutes is now available and has been developed by an Oxford based company. The LamPORE test will be able to process swab and saliva samples to detect the presence of Covid-19 as well as other winter viruses like flu. It has the same sensitivity as the widely-used PCR swab test, but can be used to process swabs in labs, as well as on-location through pop-up labs.

South Central Ambulance Service – Call for Governors

Do you want to make a difference to your local ambulance services? If so, why not put your name forward to become a Governor and play a key role in shaping the future of their services. Two vacancies exist for Oxfordshire and anyone over the age of 16 can apply. To register your interest in putting yourself forward for election start the ball rolling by emailing: company.secretary@scas.nhs.uk

Governors play an important role in helping to shape and support the emergency and non-emergency services that the Trust provides in the South Central region. The role of Governor is entirely voluntary but also demanding and rewarding, asthey have specific statutory duties to fulfil and the opportunity to be the crucial link between our communities and the Trust.

Find out more about the role at https://www.scas.nhs.uk/elections/.

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Exciting news as another mobile food stall comes to the village on Mondays

Not Nepalese but Persian. Mitra had an unpublicised trial run on Monday this week and will be returning this coming Monday. Those who heard about it on the grape vine gave full marks for her delicious food. She lives locally, has a regular stall in several markets in the area and has a great reputation. A good range  of lamb, chicken or halloumi wraps, portions or kebabs all with salads and veggie & vegan options.

She will be setting up from 4pm and ready to serve from 5pm. You can simply turn up or order in advance by phoning: 07444 364789

The Red Lion

The Red Lion’s new website is going live this weekend with all the news and events happening at the pub and in the food shack!  www.redlionstrattonaudley.com

The first Red Lion steak night will be happening on Wednesday which will be pre- booking only! More information will be available in the pub! To make a booking phone the pub on 01869 277225 .

The regular fish & chips or “Fizz and chips” night is continuing on Fridays from 5pm -8pm.

Opening hours are:

Monday: closed

Tuesday – Friday: 3-11pm

Saturday: 12-11pm

Sunday: 12-9pm

See also the pub’s Facebook page.

Stratton Audley Barn

Stratton Audley Barn is now open from Thursday to Sunday and are serving coffee, cake and ice cream from 10am to 4pm either to takeaway or eat on the premises. Also available are savoury Panini’s available from 10-2.30pm. Villagers and OAPs can still get half price take-away coffee or ice cream on a Friday morning between 10-11am. There is an enclosed seating area in the paddock with tables, parasols and a few Bell tents to enjoy your refreshments in comfort.

Stratton Park Road Closure

As you may know over the last week the Stratton Park Road from the Mill Road cross road intersection, leading down to Poundon has been closed, apart from for local access. This is for construction of some temporary passing bays being installed by the  East West Rail Consortium. The work is due to continue next week and possibly up to 13^th August. So expect some further disruption.

East West Rail Newsletter

To keep you updated on progress as work gets underway please find a link  EWR2 Project Newsletter – July 2020 to the latest East West Rail project newsletter. This includes general project progress and also localised information for communities in the affected areas.

Post Pandemic Future put on Hold

Just when we thought it was possible that we could look forward to establishing  a ‘new normal’, latest Government measures have been announced with the Chief Medical Officer saying that we are at the outer edge of what the Government can do to ease restrictions and open up safely to society.

The key change for the whole country is that from 8^th August, the wearing of face coverings will be extended to most public indoor settings, including cinemas, museums and places of worship.

It comes as the daily number of new coronavirus cases in the UK doubles to over 4000 since the beginning of June when it hit its lowest point.

Latest Covid-19 Update for Oxfordshire

In the seven-day period up to Friday 17 July, there were 26 new cases of coronavirus identified through testing services in Oxfordshire. This is down from 34 in the previous week.

• The 7-day average number of cases was 7 new cases per day.
• Using the average number of cases for the last week, the daily rate for new cases is 5 per 100,000 residents.

Although the figures are two weeks out of date, the levels of infection in Oxfordshire, with the possible exception of East Oxford, do not appear to suggest we are seeing a surge in levels as seen in other parts of England.

Cases of coronavirus by district are summarised in the table below.

• For the latest information about lab-confirmed coronavirus cases in Oxfordshire and the rest of the UK, please visit data.gov.uk.
• For weekly cases by local area in England, see Coronavirus (COVID-19) positive cases by Middle Super Output Area (MSOA) in England

Cherwell announce a review of the adopted Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031

A Community Involvement Paper Consultation titled the ‘Cherwell Local Plan Review 2040’ is now being undertaken to provide information for a review of the adopted Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031.

The district-wide plan is being prepared to meet employment, housing, leisure, community facilities and infrastructure needs to 2040 and to provide a strategy for the pattern, scale and quality of development. The review provides the opportunity to develop newer planning policies for addressing climate change, healthy places,  biodiversity, our urban and rural areas and design, and help to support economic and social recovery in response to COVID-19.

The documents are available to view on-line at www.cherwell.gov.uk/planningpolicyconsultation and at a number other locations including public libraries.

The consultation will run for six weeks from Friday 31 July 2020 to Monday 14 September 2020. Comments on the Paper, the Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report and Call for Sites submissions should be sent:

By email to PlanningPolicyConsultation@cherwell-dc.gov.uk

Or by post to:

Cherwell District Council

Planning Policy Team

Bodicote House

Bodicote, OX15 4AA

Tel: 01295 227985

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All the best and continue to stay safe.