The final consultation on the neighbourhood Plan is underway. The Parish Council will probably provide some advice on this but meantime here’s some things to think about.
Developments
Articles re. developers seeking to build new estates.
Final Neighbourhood Plan Policy Summary
This is a simple summary giving the gist of the Plan Policies. You can download the full plan here. Policy No. Policy summary BL1 The […]
Red Lion Update
Red Lion Group proposes way forward
What implications for “The Hub” shareholders?
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Neighbourhood Plan – Final Consultation
Next week Cherwell DC should publish details of the final consultation for this Plan.
See what’s changed and get ready to make your final comments about it.
Almost there – as Andy Williams once sang!
The Red Lion – What’s going on?
The Banbury Guardian’s online pages recently published an article entitled “Bloxham Pub Landlords thwarted in bid to buy derelict pub.” Our own understanding is as […]
Electricity Upgrade – 6th Oct 2015
Those living on Bloxham Park experienced a planned loss of power for several hours today whilst Western Power Distribution upgraded the transformer and reconnected the switchgear on the Barford Rd. Click for details ad photos.
Last Chance to Object – 30th Sept 2015
Very last chance (30th Sept) to object to new development behind the church. Only 20 objections to date. Does that mean residents think it’s OK. […]
Single click development objection -30th Sept 2015
Taylor-Wimpey are seeking to build in the space between the church, the Barford Rd and Milton Rd. For most people clicking this link will open […]
TW re-submits Development plans behind the church
Taylor Wimpey have resubmitted plans to develop the area sandwiched between Church St, the Barford Rd and Milton Road. After trying to “pull a fast […]
Hook Norton Neighbourhood Plan Success
Congratulations to Hook Norton that their Neighbourhood Plan has passed it’s final hurdle. It was recentky approved by a Plan examiner as being valid leaving […]
Your bus services at risk – July 2015
Proposed cuts could include the subsidised Banbury – Bloxham – Chipping Norton services. This could affect the ability of people to get to and from work.
See which services are at risk.
Weavers Fields development – Bloxham
Miller Homes are to commence a new development of 85 houses – Weavers Fields – this autumn
Cherwell DC Approve Local Plan – 20th July 2015
Not exciting – but very important. The Local Plan was passed by Cherwell DC and we are now better protected from predatory developers.
The Neighbourhood Plan is not far behind. It will be presented to the parish Council on August 3rd 2015.
Show some respect – and they have!
We have a right to use public rights of way – whether or not landowners like that idea.
What has happened at the Barford Rd shows utter contempt for the local community.
Parish Council Notes – July 2015
Someone was very nearly run-over recently as a result of pavement obstructions. Don’t let this sort of accident be your fault! Please cut back your trees and bushes if they overhang footpaths, clear up your dogs’ mess and do not park your cars on pavements and grass verges.
Meeting “On the Buses” – 6th July 2015
You may have heard that Oxfordshire County Council are looking to reduce or remove uneconomical bus-services and this includes the Banbury to Chipping Norton route. […]
Neighbourhood Plan moves on!
The neighbourhood plan has gone off for a “pre-MOT” by an examiner (no – not a car mechanic!) who will give us feedback before we […]
Cherwell rejects Adderbury development -24-May-2015
Members of Cherwell District Council Planning Committee have rejected a residential development for up to 98 homes the west of Banbury Road in Twyford. The […]
Bloxham Neighbourhood Plan Pre-consultation
Thanks to the many residents who responded to the draft Neighbourhood Plan. There was overwhelming support for the majority of the policies and some helpful […]
APM Neighbourhood Plan Update
The followingg slides accompanied a presentation made at the Bloxham Annual Parish Meeeting in April 2015.
Ells Lane Development
Another proposed development of 30 houses despite the fact that Bloxham has already seen massive growth by any standard and has infrastructure (school places, traffic, drainage, electricity and sports facilities) that are already well over-capacity.
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Taylor-Wimpey change plans for behind the church
Many Bloxham residents attended the Taylor Wimpey consultation regarding possibile development behind the church. Whilst not supporting the application which still poses a number of […]
What’s Watt with Bloxham’s Electricity Supply?
Recently Sir Tony Baldry facilitated a meeting with Western Power and the Parish Council and Neighbourhood Development Plan Co-ordinator, seeking to raise awareness of the […]
Barford Rd – a changing landscape
The face of the Barford Road undergoes major surgery!
Cumberford Hill – proposed development
The Cherwell D.C. website contains details of a new proposed multi-storey development. It would involve demolition of the garage and construction of 5 three (or […]
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