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Planning Consultation & Public Meeting for Land off London Rd/Miss Tombs Field

What would you like to see in a new Community Open Space? – deadline extended until 30th September

That is the question we are asking the community to answer, with our Littleworth Field consultation. What features, facilities, habitats or activities should be supported? Share your thoughts and comments through our survey. Use the QR code on the image, visit https://forms.office.com/e/y5N98P8vTU or contact the parish office for a paper copy.

Council Support The Oxfordshire Charter

Wheatley Parish Council have signed up to the new Oxfordshire Charter, taking positive steps eo achieve better partnership working across county, district and town and parish councils.

Annual Governance and Accountability 2023-24

At our meeting on 3rd June, the council approved the Annual Governance and Accountability Return. You can view the return along with supporting documents on our dedicated ‘Accounts and Annual Returns’ page, where you will also find details on how to view the documents.

High St Parking Restrictions and Road Markings -Update

OCC are in the process of implementing the revised parking scheme on High St. New road markings have been laid and signage erected. We understand the scheme will begin from 1st October. Residents who are eligible for parking permits have been contacted and should apply to OCC for their permits.
Parking along the majority of High St will be limited to 2 hours for those without a permit, with bays outside the shops limited to 1hr. Blue badge holders are exempt from the restrictions.

Wheatley Neighbourhood Plan Referendum Result 2023

Wheatley Parish Council is pleased to announce that the local referendum to accept the enhancements to the Wheatley Neighbourhood Plan produced a positive result, (514 votes for Yes, 72 for No with 1 void ballot paper, 16.39% turnout)

Both Wheatley Parish Council and South Oxfordshire District Council, as the local planning authority will  use the revised plan and new design codes in their planning discussions and decision making processes.

Wheatley Parish Council is grateful to the Neighbourhood Plan Committee, led by John Fox and Roy Gordon for getting us to this point and for their work over the last eight years.

Wheatley Parish Council will continue to follow the developments of the Joint Local Plan between South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils and will consider when further reviews may be necessary, in the coming months or years.

Update – permissive footpath through Littleworth Allotments

Thank you to everyone who responded to this consultation and shared their comments.
Wheatley Parish Council have agreed to extending access along the permissive, footpath, once work has been carried out. We will provide further updates in the coming months.

Strategic Objectives for 2023-2027

Whilst we work on the main Strategic Plan, members have agreed the council’s strategic objectives for the next four years. Objectives cover three priority areas:

• Cimate change – carbon neutral buildings, planting and management of council land and improving public access to open spaces
• Supporting the village – roads, parking and vehicles, implementing emergency plan and supporting community events
• Improving accessibility, inclusivity and wellbeing – Developing services for young people, wellbeing and improving communication channnels.

If you would like to help drive improvements, deliver our projects and ensure we remain accountable to the community, please consider joining the parish council, there are vacancies and we would love to hear from you.
To find out more about this intersting role, where you can make a real difference in your community, please visit our councillor vacancy and eligibility page.

Parish Council still seeking new members!

Signing up to Civility and Respect Pledge

Wheatley Parish Council have signed the Civility and Respect Pledge, affirming now is the time to put Civility and Respect at the Top of the Agenda and start a culture change for the local council sector.

Civility & Respect pledge acknowledging that Wheatley Parish Council has signed the pledge