3rd water burst at busy junction

water burst in Old Road Headington

Photo courtesy of Headington News

Bottled water is on its way to folk in central Headington this morning after the 3rd water burst in the Old Road area since last year.

Six Thames Water vans are are attending.

Water pipes have been re-diverted, so the problem is now confined to
Headington ward south of London Road. The Oxford Mail is reporting that the problem may not be resolved till tonight.

This all adds to local residents’ fears that the infrastructure of Headington cannot cope with demand. David and I have written to City and County asking for a full investigation before any more building in the area takes place

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Next Ward Focus meeting is about PARKING

Parking on double yellow lines

We have lots of feedback on residents’ surveys about inconsiderate parking and the level of parking enforcement in Headington’s streets.

Now you have the opportunity to ask questions of those who deal with these issues. Bring your questions to our next

Ward Focus meeting

Tuesday 14 August from 6.00-8.00 pm

All Saints Church House, New High Street

Speakers will be from the County Council, NSL and Thames Valley Police. All welcome.  Entrance is free.

Who or what is CIL? Should we care?

CIL is short for Community Infrastructure Levy. The Community Infrastructure Levy is a new charge on development, which in Oxford, will be set by the City Council to help the funding of infrastructure. The levy will allow the City Council to raise, and pool contributions from developers to pay for transport, leisure and open spaces, district heating systems, schools and other infrastructure needed to support new development.

So YES! It is important for all of us!  CIL is expected to have a positive economic effect on development in the medium to long term.

For more information on CIL, and to see the draft preliminary charging schedule,  click here

A comments form can be completed online by going to www.oxford.gov.uk/consultation, and clicking on the Community Infrastructure Levy – Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule.

It would be good to see some of this money being distributed to local communities….

Thefts from cars on the increase

The number of thefts of property from cars in Headington  is on the increase as you can see from the following list.

1st July – Osler Road, Headington occurred between 12 and 4.40pm. Window smashed and an iPod was stolen.

1stJuly – JR Hospital car park. Window smashed and a Sat Nav was stolen.

3rdJuly – Burdell Avenue, Headington between 8pm and 6am. Vehicle left insecure, personal documents, work clothing/shoes, a Laptop and an iPod were stolen.

6thJuly – Cheney Lane, Headington between 4 and 6.30pm. Window smashed and a Laptop, an iPod and clothing were stolen.

6thJuly – Cheney Lane, Headington between 5.30 and 6.45pm forced with an instrument and a satchel was stolen.

7thJuly – Sandfield Road, Headington between 11am and 3pm.Window smashed a Sat Nav and cash were stolen.

7thJuly – Stapleton Road, Headington between 12pm and 8.30am. Window smashed and a Sat Nav was stolen.

8thJuly – Osler Road,Headington between 6.45pm and 11am.Window smashed and a Sat  Nav was stolen.

If you see or hear anything suspicious which could assist the Police with their investigation please contact the Non Emergency number 101 and leave a message for the Oxford Autocrime team.
In an Emergency please call the Police on 999.

Licensing application for the Farmers’ Market

An application for  a New premises licence has been made for the retail sale of alcohol (off premises only) on Fridays 08.00-13.30 hours by the Farmers’ Market, Kennett Road. The application number is 12/02570/PREM and all comments/objections should be made to the Licensing Authority, Oxford City Council, St Aldates Chambers, 109 St Aldates OX1 1ds or to licensing@oxford.gov.uk by 27th July.

Change to signage at Woodlands Close

The numbering in Woodlands Road and Woodlands Close has been a cause of concern recently following an incident in which an emergency vehicle was called and the driver had difficulty in working out how to get to a property in the Close.

Nearby residents will be aware that nos. 33-39 Woodlands Road are accessed from Woodlands Close and that nos 33-39 Woodlands Close are at the far end of the close.

The Highways Technician will install two new signs at the top of the close saying “Woodlands Road leading to Woodlands Close” and two signs further down the close, where the numbering starts, saying “Woodlands Close”.  These will be temporary signs and the situation will be monitored to make sure there are no unanticipated consequences. 

Residents in Woodlands Close and Woodlands Road will shortly receive a letter from the City Council informing them of this