Here’s my weekly round-up of local news for 15 – 21 July.
Despite earlier statements to the contrary two drop-in sessions were announced for people to see and ask questions about the Barton West development proposals. The dates are today (Monday 22) and tomorrow. Details here.
Oxfordshire County Council has asked for statements of interest in the Marywood House site in Leiden Road.
A teenage girl who had last been seen in Maltfield Road, Northway was reported missing on Tuesday but was found safe and well later that evening.
A cyclist was assaulted and robbed on the Marston cycle path on Tuesday. Police are appealing for information.
William Hill’s appeal over refusal of permission to change the old Cartridge World into a betting shop was dismissed. Meanwhile, a hearing has started on one of Martin Young’s many skirmishes with the Council – this time an appeal over the refusal to agree that building 2 x 2-bed flats and 3 new buildings to form 2 x 2-bed and 1 x 1-bed dwellings was a lawful use of the existing 29 Old High Street.
Cheney School wants to make a burger van move away from the school gates. The van’s trading licence is due for review this week.
The @oxonbike rack outside St Andrew’s School (aka Headington Shops) was moved to the outside of the pavement after concerns about schoolchildren’s safety.
Headington’s @NikkiLoyMusic was a finalist in Strictly Oxford at the New Theatre on Sunday. The charity fund-raising event was organised by Headington’s StepByStep Dance School.
Active topics on the Headington & Marston e-democracy forum this week:
- School transport in and around Headington
- Plans for the new Barton estate now available
- New Headington bus routes
- Thornhill Park and Ride Expansion Plans.
- Empty shops in Headington
- Fall outside Waitrose Wed 17th July