Old Marston Parish Council and Oxfordshire County Councillor Mark Lygo are holding a drop-in session on Friday 23rd September 2022 from 15:00 to 18:00 at OXSRAD, Marsh Lane, Old Marston. Council officers will be there to assist. Make your opinion count. All welcome.

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 Old Marston, B4150 Marsh Lane Flyover

 In the interests of public safety; it will be necessary for Oxfordshire County Council to close the road as detailed above in order to facilitate replacement of bridge expansion joints.

 A temporary Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate from 03 October 2022 up to and including 07 October 2022. This will operate between 22:00 and 06:00.

 A Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and restriction and will operate on the days shown above.

 Please note that Notices for urgent works can last up to 5 consecutive days only.

 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 Ben Dodds , Oxfordshire County Council on 0345 310 11 11.

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Download notice of closure here

Download map of diversion here

Oxford Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 16th October 2022. This will involve some road closures and travel restrictions in Old Marston. Find out more here: https://limelightsports.club/files/2022/OXH-2022-Comms-2.pdf

Messy Church returns on Sunday 2nd October at 10:00 at St Nicholas Church Hall Elsfield Road. Free and all ages welcome. There will be crafts, bible stories, singing, prayer and breakfast. Find out more at their website: https://stnicholasmarston.org.uk/messy-church/

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 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.

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.