Mortimer Hall and Old Marston Library will be celebrating their 60th anniversary this year. They both officially opened on Thursday 6th September 1962. To celebrate, there will be an open day on Saturday 3rd September 2022 from 10:00 to 13:00.  You will be able to drop in and see pictures and documents from over the years. In addition you will be able find out about other organisations in Old Marston and some of the activities held in the hall and library. There will be refreshments and cake. All are welcome. You can also see pictures from the construction of the building here.

St Nicholas Parish Church in Old Marston have a vacancy for a part time administrator. If you are interested then you can find out more on the vacancies page of their website: https://stnicholasmarston.org.uk/vacancies/

Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Temporary Road Closure at Oxford, Marston Road

This Order is being introduced because of installation of new cycle lane
facilities for `Active Travel Quickways Project` works which are anticipated to
be completed 2 October 2022.
The effect of the Order covers Marston Road between Old Marston Road and
Cherwell Drive roundabout, as follows:
Southbound – 21 Sept to 2 Oct. No driving between 19:30 and 05:30hrs and
No Waiting, loading and unloading for 24 hours.
Northbound – 26 and 27 September – No driving between 19:30 and 05:30

Link to Notice of Closure

Link to Location Map

Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Temporary Road Closure at oxford, Salford Road

 A request has been received from FreeFlow Traffic Management for a temporary road closure to apply to a section of Salford Road whilst Core Drill in a Jointing Chamber / Constructing Jointing Chamber ‘Modular Number 104’ / Laying Duct in Carriageway / Laying Duct in Footway works are carried out.

 A temporary Notice is being made to implement the temporary closures and will operate from the 25 August 2022 up to and including the 30 August 2022

 Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for those frontages within the closure area, subject to the progress of the works and liaison with the works supervisor.

 A copy of the drawing showing the extent of the closure and also the alternative routes for traffic is attached.

 Further information regarding the works may be obtained by contacting Paul Moore on 07971691755 or email [email protected]

Link to Notice of Closure

Link to Location Map 1

Link to Location Map 2

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Temporary Traffic Regulation Order – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Temporary Road Closure and “No Waiting” Restriction at Cherwell Drive, Oxford

In the interests of public safety it will be necessary for Oxfordshire County Council to close a section of Cherwell Drive to facilitate TOPO, GPR and Drainage surveys to be carried works.

A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) is being made to implement the temporary closure and “No Waiting” restriction and will operate from 08/08/2022 The estimated duration of the works is 5 working days.

(The maximum duration of a TTRO on a road is 18 months and on a footpath is 6 months, or until completion of the works, whichever is the earlier.)

Notice of intention to make the Order will be published in the local press.

Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for those frontages within the closure area, subject to the progress of the works and liaison with the works supervisor.

A copy of the drawing showing the extent of the closure and the alternative routes for traffic is attached.

Further information regarding the works may be obtained by contacting Allan Sibley / Milestone Infrastructure, Oxfordshire County Council on 0345 310 11 11.

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Download the notice here

Download location of road works here

Download map of diversion here

Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Temporary Road Closure at Old Marston, Oxford Road

 A request has been received from SSEN for a temporary road closure to apply to a section of Oxford Road whilst electricity supply to property works are carried out.

A temporary Notice is being made to implement the temporary closures and will operate from the 22 August 2022 up to and including the 25 August 2022. This is a 24 hour road closure.

Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for those frontages within the closure area, subject to the progress of the works and liaison with the works supervisor.

A copy of the drawing showing the extent of the closure and also the alternative routes for traffic is attached.

Further information regarding the works may be obtained by contacting Emma Owen on 03450 702322 or email [email protected]

Download notice of road closure here

Download map of road closure here

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New monthly book club for 8s to 11s at Old Marston Library starting Monday 13th June 2022 at 16:15. Email: [email protected]

Old Marston Book Club 130622

The city council is publishing a review of the programme introduced throughout 2021 to allow a number of grass verges in the city to grow long, to promote biodiversity. The Council has taken the learnings from the trial and is committing to extend the long grass verges programme for at least a further year, with some amendments. 

The full list of road verges that will be allowed to grow wild throughout 2022 are:

• Marston Road
• Headington Road
• Cherwell Drive
• Marston Ferry Road
• Lonsdale/Marston Ferry Track
• Marsh Lane
• Eastern Bypass
• The Roundway
• Bayswater Road
• Elsfield Was
• Sunderland Avenue
• Abingdon Road
• Awgar Stone (behind hedge)
• Horspath Road
• Church Cowley Road
• Watlington Road
• Genoble Road
• Long Lane
• Cardinal Close (bank 0nly)
• Oxford Road Bypass
• Rose Hill/Henley Avenue

The roads that were included in last year’s programme but will be mown regularly this year, following residents’ feedback are:

• Warneford Lane
• Old Marston Road
• Oxford Road
• Headley Way
• Barracks Lane

https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/2147/letting_the_grass_grow_to_aid_wildlife_and_cut_emissions

The parish council have put together an emergency plan. This means that should there ever be a serious emergency within the parish or nearby then the authorities managing the situation will be able to call upon and access necessary resources to meet the needs. In addition to accessing public buildings, there will be a need for qualified first aiders, people with 4X4 vehicles, use of equipment such as hedge cutters, and people who can provide assistance if required. If you are willing to become a volunteer then please contact the clerk by email or by calling 01865-203139. Your details will then be passed to the County Council Emergency Planning Team.

St Nicholas Parish Church is looking for more singers to join it’s junior (aged 7 to 11) and youth (aged 11 to 18) choirs. If interested then please contact the Neil Barker the musical director: [email protected]

Download the poster here.

The parish council has been awarded the Foundation Award in recognition of meeting certain standards of quality by the National Association of Local Councils. We would like to thank the clerk Tim Cann for all his hard work achieving this.

Local Council Award Scheme Foundation Award

This is a small piece of land off Butt’s Lane next to Buswell Mobile Home Park. It was designated in the Local Plan for future development of 39 dwellings. There will be a public consultation before plans are submitted later this year.

The clerk has compiled a document of responses by both the council and local residents which you can download here.

This is a proposed development of about 750 dwellings on land owned by Christ Church College on land north of Bayswater Brook in the greenbelt. Although outside the parish, it would impact greatly on the parish. The Parish Council is currently having meetings with the PR company representing the developer as a key local stakeholder. This is part of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035

• South Oxfordshire Local Plan – link
• South Oxfordshire Infrastructure Delivery Plan – link
• Bioabundance – a local pressure group opposed to the development – their website
• Detailed information on Headington website: Land North of Bayswater Brook (headington.org.uk)

To find and report road or street problems – please contact the county highways department. You can easily do this on-line by following this link: https://fixmystreet.oxfordshire.gov.uk/

Oxford City Council is embarking on the development a new Local Plan. The Local Plan 2040 will set out the planning strategy for meeting the needs of the city. It will set out where new homes, businesses and community facilities will be built to make Oxford a better place to live, work and visit. It will also look at how we can protect the things that make Oxford special such as open space, ecological habitat and areas of heritage. It will guide how development happens, helping to support the transition towards a zero carbon city, ensuring high quality design, being conscious of health and wellbeing, and addressing inequalities. This is an early opportunity to engage in the development of the Oxford Local Plan 2040 and your opportunity to help shape Oxford’s future. To find out more just go to their website: Oxford Local Plan 2040 | Oxford Local Plan 2040 | Oxford City Council.