The speed limit on the A420 has changed to 50mph, see attached for details.

a420_shrivenham___faringdon_speeds_-_made_notice.pdf

Please be aware that the previous email addresses for the Parish Council will be closing over the next few days.
 
Unfortunately, it is not possible to set up automatic forwarding to the new accounts so any emails sent to the old accounts will not be received.
 
The new email addresses are:
 
Cllr J Russell                                                -                            [email protected]
Cllr R Hankinson                                       -                            [email protected]
Cllr N Hawkes                                             -                            [email protected]
Cllr R Gilmour                                             -                            [email protected]
Cllr S Sutton                                                 -                            [email protected]
 
Clerk                                                               -                            [email protected]
 
David Hatton
Clerk to Great Coxwell Parish Council
07888 203145

The agendas for the 4 meetings being held on the 14th May 2026 are now on the website. Links below.
 
Annual Parish Meeting
https://greatcoxwell-pc.gov.uk/community/great-coxwell-parish-council-20863/parish-meetings/
 
Annual Parish Council Meeting
https://greatcoxwell-pc.gov.uk/community/great-coxwell-parish-council-20863/may-2026/
 
Parish Council Meeting
https://greatcoxwell-pc.gov.uk/community/great-coxwell-parish-council-20863/may-2026/
 
Reading Room Trustees Meeting
https://greatcoxwell-pc.gov.uk/community/great-coxwell-parish-council-20863/20261/
 
David Hatton
Clerk to Great Coxwell Parish Council
07888 203145

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Residents across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are being encouraged to share their views on how rubbish, recycling and street cleaning services are run in their area, via an annual survey.

Whether you think things are working well or could be improved, your feedback will play a vital role in shaping the future of waste and street cleaning services across both districts. 

Last year, more than 2,100 people took part in the 2025 survey, with more than 81 percent of respondents indicating they were satisfied or very satisfied with the waste collection service.  As a result of the feedback, staff received extra training to help ensure bins are returned correctly after emptying, further checks were put in place around litter bin emptying and measures put in place ensure street cleaning standards across the area. There has also been increased communication on which items go in which bin, especially around food waste.

A new survey has now launched for 2026 giving residents another opportunity to have their say on everything from household waste and recycling collections to street cleaning and local waste reduction initiatives.

Take part in the 2026 Waste and Street Cleaning Survey now at: southandvale.gov.uk/WasteSurvey

The survey is open until 4 June 2026.

If you have any questions or need the survey in an alternative format (including large print, Braille, audio, Easy Read or other languages), please email [email protected] or call 01235 422146.

Cllr Sue Cooper, Cabinet Member for Environment at South Oxfordshire District Council, said: “We want to ensure our waste, recycling and street cleaning services continue to be effective and as easy to use as possible, and one way of doing that is by listening directly to our residents. By taking just a few minutes to complete the survey, you can help us understand what’s working and where we can do better.
“Our main aim is for everyone to create less waste and to reuse items, rather than throwing them away or buying new ones unnecessarily.   While we are always aiming to improve our street cleaning, prevention is better than the cure so we always urge residents to take their litter home, where possible, so it can go in the appropriate bin and hopefully be recycled.”
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Cllr Robert Clegg, Cabinet Member for Environmental Services and Waste at Vale of White Horse District Council, said: “This is a real opportunity for residents to influence the future of our waste and street cleaning services. We want honest feedback—whether that’s praise for what we’re doing well or ideas for improvement.  Good waste collection and street cleaning services are essential to keeping our communities clean and sustainable. Your views will help us target the improvements that matter most to local people.”
This survey focuses on services provided by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils.  It does not cover any questions relating to Household Waste Recycling Centres as these services managed separately by Oxfordshire County Council.

Here are agendas for tonight's meetings:

PC - https://www.greatcoxwell-pc.gov.uk/community/great-coxwell-parish-council-20863/april-2026/
RR - https://www.greatcoxwell-pc.gov.uk/community/great-coxwell-parish-council-20863/20261/
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See below for details, you don't have to live in Faringdon to be eligible and you may be interested in standing.

Faringdon Town Council – 21 May 2026
 
Following the publication of the Notice of Vacancies for Councillor Webb and Councillor Wild from Faringdon Town Council, the Returning Officer has now received sufficient requests for an election to be held.  The Notice of Election (inviting nomination papers to be submitted by potential candidates) will be published on 15 April 2026. If sufficient valid nominations are received for the vacancy to be contested then a poll will be held on 21 May 2026.
 
If you wish to consider standing as a councillor, please see the guidance published by the Electoral Commission for standing as a parish councillor which should answer any questions you may have.
 
https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/guidance-candidates-parish-council-elections-england/what-you-need-know-you-stand-a-candidate/qualifications-and-disqualifications-standing-election/qualifications
 
Key dates for this election:
 
Nomination period – Between 10am-4pm on 15-23 April (Monday-Friday only).
 
David Hatton
Clerk to Great Coxwell Parish Council
07888 203145

In summary you can put out extra garden waste next to your brown bin when they collect on April 20th and 27th, you'll need to check the details below for the specifics to ensure it gets collected.

Full details here:

​https://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling/extra-garden-waste-collection-for-permit-holders-this-april/
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Quick reminder: Parking in the village needs extra care to keep our narrow road clear — especially past the Reading Room. Emergency vehicles are much wider than our cars. Please just double‑check that you and your visitors leave enough space for ambulances and fire engines to get by.

Many Thanks

Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Temporary Road Closure and “No Waiting” restriction at Buscot, A417 Lechlade Road
 
In the interests of public safety, it will be necessary for Oxfordshire County Council to close the road and impose a ‘No Waiting’ restriction as detailed above to facilitate surface sealing works
 
A temporary Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate 13 May 2026 up to and including 18 May 2026. This will operate between 04:00 and 18:00

A Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and restriction and will operate on the days shown above.
 
Please note that Notices for urgent works can last up to 5 consecutive days only.
 
Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for those frontages within the closure area, subject to the progress of the works and liaison with the works supervisor. 
 
A copy of the drawing showing the extent of the closure and restriction and also the alternative route for traffic is attached. 
 
Further information regarding the works may be obtained by contacting Tim Belton – M Group / Oxfordshire County Council on 0345 310 11 11.
 
T17629/AC

Copy of notice

The March 2026 District Councillors Report is now available on the website.
 
https://www.greatcoxwell-pc.gov.uk/shared/attachments.asp?f=a9225133%2D0641%2D4ca0%2D99dd%2Dd440430d3722%2Epdf&o=DC%2D2026%2D03%2Epdf
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