Oxford City Council’s latest chart of the month investigates the changes in employment levels in businesses since the recession and finds that medium-sized businesses are more likely to be growing than larger ones.
Please click here to see it.
Drainage in Sandfield Road
You have contacted us about the surface water accumulating in Sandfield Road. We have asked council officers to make a site visit and assess what needs to be done.
Sites and Housing Plan – hearings in September
The City Council has formally submitteed the Sites and Housing Plan to the Secretary of State. This means that the Plan has entered the Examination stage. A Government-appointed Inspector, Shelagh Bussey, has set a programme for examination hearings over a two week period beginning Monday 10th September. A Pre Hearing Meeting will take place in the afternoon of Monday 7th June (this will be joint with the Barton AAP Examination).
All documents relating to the Sites and Housing Plan submission and Examination can be found here.
Latest planning applications
There are 2 this week in Sandfield Road and Bickerton Road, please click on the tab on the top bar for details.
Domestic abuse campaign – Speak out today
Since becoming a councillor, Ruth has been alerted to two instances of domestic abuse in Headington Ward, but this situation is believed to be widely under-reported in the City.
A campaign to raise awareness of domestic abuse is being launched today by Thames Valley Police in partnership with Domestic Abuse Co-ordinators and Crimestoppers.
The aim of the campaign is to increase awareness and promote early intervention in an attempt to break the cycle of abuse.
The majority of domestic abuse still goes unreported and the focus of the campaign is to encourage people to contact either the police, Crimestoppers or specialist support agencies.
The campaign is urging family, friends, neighbours and colleagues to come forward and let the police or other agencies know if they suspect someone is being abused.
A dedicated website speakouttoday.co.uk and video has been launched to provide practical information for victims and those supporting them, and includes vital links to national and local support services.
Further information on domestic abuse can be found on the Thames Valley Police website
Basketball pitch for Sandfield Road Park!
You have told us that the basketball hoops in Sandfield Road park are well used, and we’d like a pitch to be marked out so that proper matches can be played – we understand that an unofficial basketball tournament is held there one day every summer.
You also told us in our ward spend surveys that you wanted us to encourage youth and well-being activities so we have allocated £25.00 from our ward budget to have a pitch marked out.
The hoops are already there, and the work will be carried out in the summer.
Waitrose licensing application approved
The application by Waitrose to amend the daily starting hour for Sale of Alcohol from 08.00 hours to 07.00 hours, 7 days a week has been granted without further conditions being imposed. [12/01573/PREM]
Forum on services for older people
NORTH EAST AREA FORUM
Monday 21st May 2012
Town Hall, Oxford OX1 1BX
Working together to create Lifetime Neighbourhoods for older people
1.30pm – 2.00pm Tour of Town Hall
2.00 – 4.00 Forum
Welcome and introductions
Main Topic Discussions:
- Improving opportunities for older people to influence decisions in their neighbourhood
- Lobby for the most appropriate transport options
3.45 Summary and action points
Anyone with an interest in the main topic is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be provided.
For more information, contact Communities and Neighbourhoods on 01865 252828 or at communities@oxford.gov.uk
Help for carers
The County Council provides an Emergency Carers Support Service and they have produced an excellent leaflet for carers across Oxfordshire. If you are a carer, or know one, please do take time to read this Emergency carers booklet.
Bury Knowle Park – stroll on Thursday
Daffodils in the Park, taken by Frank Cummings
Come along and meet the Friends of Bury Knowle Park committee and tell them your thoughts about the park and its future. This is a great chance to air your views.
All will meet outside Bury Knowle library at 6:30pm on Thursday 17 May. Hopefully, the weather will be kind enough to allow for a stroll around the park!