Two this week: the rebuilding of a wall in Barton Lane, and the erection of a new dwelling in a garden in Perrin Street. For more details, click on tab at the top of the page.
Tesco response to resident concerns
The deputy manager at Tesco has responded to resident complaints as follows:
1. The satellite dish, as far as they are aware, was sited by Camelot for the lottery terminal in store. Tesco is trying to identify the contact at Camelot to review the size of the dish which some residents believe is too big and unsightly
2. Tesco staff are unhappy with the blue plastic windows and have liaised internally to try and get this changed, but this is unlikely to happen as it has been deemed functional by their maintenance section.
3. The rubbish collection vehicles would just drive straight by if they saw no bins outside the store but the red bin problem has now been resolved. The bins will no longer be on the pavement except when collections are made.
4. Cages/racks will be removed from the pavement as soon as possible from now on.
5. There is no trolley storage area inside the store, but no use is being made of the ones they have, so Tesco is looking to transfer the trolley bay to another store.
Are you a parent who has a partner in prison?
Would you like help accessing support for you, your family and your children?
Would you like the opportunity to meet parents in a similar position?
Children Heard and Seen has been set up with a view to supporting children who have a parent in prison and their parents.
Bring your children to an activity-led fun couple of hours and have the opportunity to find out more about what’s available, have a say in what support you would value and talk to others with similar experiences.
For children the experience of having a parent in prison and the effects of their experiences can be wide ranging and have a direct impact on their lives. We know how little targeted support is available and we are focussing our resources on designing support to limit the negative effects and give children opportunities to fulfil their potential.
Please come and join others in helping us develop a service which will enable us and others to recognise your children’s needs.
For further information on the sessions, becoming a volunteer or any other enquiries:
Please ring Sarah on 07557 339258
email: info@childrenheardandseen.co.uk
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Tree work in Bury Knowle Park
The following tree work has been proposed.
| Application Number | Address | Proposal | Date Validated |
| 14/02284/CAT | Bury Knowle Park London Road Headington | Prune 1 no. Lime tree in Old Headington Conservation Area | 11th August 2014 |
New planning application
Only one this week to form a dropped kerb access into a property in Windmill Road. Please select tab above for more details
Support for young people around exam results days
Oxfordshire County Council is holding a series of advice and information events aimed at helping young people weigh up their options for further education and training. The council’s Early Intervention Hubs are hosting a series of drop-in events for anyone unsure what steps to take next.
The Oxfordshire Apprenticeships service is also coordinating a number of ‘pop-up’ ApprenticeSHOPs later this month and early September. The events are being staged at shopping centres across the county to provide an opportunity for young people and their families to find out about local vacancies and talk through options with apprenticeships experts.
Ongoing support
The county council’s Youth Engagement and Opportunities Team will be available throughout the exam results period and beyond, to talk to young people and parents about the wide range of learning and employment opportunities available in Oxfordshire and help with applications.
During office hours council staff are available via the web chat service on the Oxme website or over the phone on 01865 328460.
All of this information and more can be accessed via a dedicated page on the Oxme website www.oxme.info/resultsday.
Drop-in sessions at Early Intervention Hubs:
- Blackbird Leys – Weds 10th Sept, 1:30pm – 3pm
‘Blackbird Leys Job Shop’, Blackbird Leys Young People’s Centre, Blackbird Leys Road OX4 6HW
- Oxford City Centre – Tues 9th and Thurs 11th Sept, 1pm – 4pm
Central Library, Westgate Centre, Oxford OX1 1DJ
For more details and dates of regular drop-ins and job clubs for young people throughout the year visit www.oxme.info/jobclubs
ApprenticeSHOPs
ApprenticeSHOPs will be popping up at the following shopping centre locations:
- Thursday 28th to Saturday 30th August: Westgate Shopping Centre, Oxford
All events will run from 10am – 4pm on the Thursday and Friday, then 10am – 1pm on Saturdays
Find out more at: www.oxfordshireapprenticeships.co.uk
Bury Knowle Library – lift update
The paint colour for the lift extension has now been agreed, you can see it by clicking here.
The case officer believes that it is a colour that would go well with the stone and render and is a significant improvement from the white. The trim around the door and glazing will also be painted that colour.
A formal discharge of Listed Building consent needs to be made by other parties. The contractors state they wish to go ahead next week so we should hopefully see the long-awaited lift in action before too long. As soon as we get a completion date we shall post it up.
Help for blue badge drivers at Headington Car Park
The carer of a blue badge driver contacted us on Sunday to ask how visibility of the parking bay posts could be improved. We asked the Council’s Car Parks Manager for advice. After a site visit, he has instructed his team to paint the tops of the posts bright yellow so they stand out more prominently against the brick backdrop, and is looking into other longer term options. The bright yellow posts are now much easier to see and were painted yesterday (Wednesday)
He has also agreed that the lines in the car park are getting worn with use, so these will be refreshed and brightened up within the next month. And is our resident pleased? You bet! She has written:
Brilliant! Many thanks to you and the manager! And what a speedy result!
That Lime Walk bollard – is it an obstruction?
Does this stop pedestrians?
One of our residents who uses a motorised buggy has checked this out in Lime Walk – she says she was able to navigate around it very slowly and carefully.
However, when there was a green wheelie bin outside the house after bin collections, it made it impossible for a scooter or pushchair to get around it.
Yet the County Council officers assure us it is positioned legally.
Is this a case of
What may be awful may be lawful?
Old Road Campus Travel Plan
Ruth and Cllr Darke from Headington Hill and Northway Ward will meet staff from the University and the City and County Councils to discuss this document and raise residents’ issues tomorrow 20 August.