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Waste and Recycling

Joint statement by Oxfordshire County Council, Fire and Rescue Service, and the Environment Agency

Issued Friday 25th September 2026 at 17.06

Recreation

Developers’ Contributions fund new cricket practice nets at the Recreation Ground

The Parish Council has utilised Developers' Contributions to install new cricket practice nets at the Old Wallingford Way Recreation Ground.

Electric Blanket Testing 2026

Get your electric blanket tested for free with the Oxfordshire County Council's partnership group of organisations. They include Oxfordshire County Council Trading Standards, Fire Service, all 5 Oxfordshire District Councils, Volunteer Driver Service and Age Uk Oxfordshire.

Waste and Recycling

EA briefing note – July 2026

The Environment Agency has issued a briefing note regarding the odour complaints from the FCC site at Sutton Courtenay. This does not cover the fire at the site on Sunday 9th August 2026.

Transport

Sutton Courtenay Lesser Bridge Parapet Reconstruction

Oxfordshire County Council is planning to reconstruct the damaged parapet and spandrel wall of Sutton Courtenay Lesser bridge which carries the Abingdon Road over a flood relief channel. These works are planned to start 12th August 2026 and are anticipated to last approximately 3 weeks.

Community

Signal Yard: a new retail & social destination bringing everyday convenience to everybody

Milton Park’s Signal Yard, a brand new retail and social destination, is now open serving both people on the Park and the local community with a plethora of new independent retailers having opened their doors.

Planning

GARD News update July 2026

GARD News update July 2026