Here’s my weekly round-up of local news for 7 – 13 April.
The main obstacles to the Haboakus developments in Northway seem to have been removed with Thames Water agreeing what needs to be done about the sewerage system.
Dr Mark Crowley, a Consultant Anaesthetist from the JR Hospital, has been selected to play for the England over-40s Masters hockey team. England currently hold the World, European and Home Nations championships at this level.
Following the news of the retirement of Headteacher Keith Ponsford last week, it’s been announced that Bayards Hill primary school in Barton is to become an academy school from the start of the new term. It will be sponsored by Cheney School, the secondary school to which many Bayards Hill pupils progress.
New fitness equipment was installed in Headington Hill Park, some of it in the wrong place according to the newly-formed Friends. The Council has said it will move the offending apparatus.
The planning application for a change of use from retail to a restaurant/café at the ex-Trade Exchange shop on the London Road was withdrawn. It was unlikely to have been successful anyway.
Active topics on the Headington & Marston e-democracy forum this week:
- London road from Hamburger roundabout to Headington
- Bar Meze
- Proposed Changes to Green Road Roundabout
- Tree-felling on Oxford Bypass adjacent to Northway
- Tree Felling on A40 By Pass
- Barton / Northway bus link
- Northway consultation