From the Archives: Parish Council Notes from December 1974 (Marston Times)

 

 

Concessionary Bus Fares (1974)

The Parish Council has received representations from the Risinghurst & Sandhills and Littlemore parish councils concerning the concessionary bus fare arrangements for elderly and disabled people. At its November meeting the council decided to approach South Oxfordshire District Council to see whether it would be possible for those eligible in the South Oxford­shire district to receive the same benefits as those in the city of Oxford.

 

The Village Hall and the 11-14 Year Olds (1974)

The council discussed the possibility of providing some sort of club facili­ties for the 11-14 age group within the village. It seems probable that the Village Hall could be made available for the purpose on one evening each week if sufficient helpers can be found. The parish council would be very pleased to hear from people who are willing to assist, and anybody interested should contact the Parish Clerk, Mr. L. Garner, 31 Oxford Road, Marston.

Oxford city residents who qualify have the use of a pass which entitles them to travel at off-peak times for approximately half fare. In the South Oxfordshire district those who qualify are issued each year with 104 vouchers of 3p.

 

Marston Ferry (1974)

The Oxford Preservation Trust, owners of the Victoria Arms, sought the views of the parish council as to whether the Marston Ferry, which has been operated across the Cherwell from the Victoria Arms for 500 years, should be closed. Council members were strongly opposed to the idea of closing the ferry. The council decided to suggest to the Trust that the ferry should be converted so that it can be operated by the passengers. Estimates of the cost of restoring the ferry were not given, but the parish council agreed that they would be willing to make a special contri­bution towards these if restoration should prove to be possible.