Welcome to the website of Sutton Courtenay Parish Council

The Parish Council is a statutory local authority and the closest tier of government to residents. 

Here you will find more information about the Council’s role and responsibilities, meeting calendar, agendas and minutes, reports, projects, budgets and how to contact us.

Reporting problems in the Parish

We appreciate it is confusing as to which Council looks after different services and who to report matters to.

If you notice any problems at the Recreation Ground, Cemetery, Village Green or with any of the public benches in the parish then please report these directly to the Clerk to the Parish Council, Jennie Currie, as these sites are owned and managed by the Parish Council. If you notice an overflowing litter or dog waste bin outside of these areas please report it to the Vale of the White Horse District Council via this link 

For public rights of way please use the dedicated map https://publicrightsofway.oxfordshire.gov.uk/standardmap.aspx

For all other issues to do with pavements, roads, bus stops, etc. please report the problems via https://fixmystreet.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ or by calling the County Council on 0345 310 1111. If the County Council is not responsible then the issue will be forwarded to the District Council.

For anything to do with rubbish and recycling collected from your home then it is the Vale of the White Horse District Council's contractor, Biffa, via admin.vale@biffa.co.uk or by calling 03000 610 610.

Next Meeting

The next Parish Council meeting will take place on Tuesday 5th November 2024 commencing at 7.15pm. The agenda and minutes of previous meetings can be viewed here.

Meetings of the Parish Council usually take place on the first Tuesday of the month (no meeting in August) in the Village Hall in Sutton Courtenay commencing at 7.15pm.  Members of the public are very welcome to attend.


Didcot Garden Town Highways Infrastructure (HIF1) Inquiry

The Didcot Garden Town HIF1 project would see the dualling of the A4130 carriageway from the Milton Gate Junction eastwards; a road bridge over the Great Western Mainline (Didcot Science Bridge) and realignment of the A4130 north east of the proposed road bridge; construction of a new road between Didcot and Culham (Didcot to Culham River Crossing); a road bridge over the Appleford railway sidings and road bridge over the River Thames; and construction of a new road between the B4015 and A415 (Clifton Hampden bypass). The Parish Council has several objections but are particularly concerned that vehicles will use Sutton Courtenay as a shortcut from the Milton junction to the proposed B4015/A415 junction.

To read more about the proposal and for updates regarding the public Inquiry visit https://gateleyhamer-pi.com/en-gb/didcot-garden-town/

Latest News

Abingdon Marathon

Published: 24 Sep 24

The marathon will take place on Sunday 20th October. Details of the route, including road closures in Sutton Courtenay are available at https://www.abingdonmarathon.org.uk/ Read More...

Notice of Casual Vacancy

Published: 3 Sep 24

Public notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Councillor Fiona Wolveridge. A vacancy exists in the office of Parish Councillor for Sutton Courtenay Parish Council. Click above to read more about the process to call an election or co-opting a new Councillor. Read More...

Sutton Courtenay Community Liaison Group – Environment Agency update August 2024

Published: 12 Aug 24

The environment agency have asked that we share their latest report following the odour complaints received. Read More...

Skatepark events this summer

Published: 30 Jul 24

The District Council are organising two skate and two scoot sessions running from 9.30am-3.45pm on Wednesday 21 August and an ATB skating event on 29 August from 2pm-5pm. These are free events, no need to book, just show up. Read More...

Sutton Courtenay Community Liaison Group – Environment Agency update July 2024

Published: 22 Jul 24

The environment agency have asked that we share their latest report following the odour complaints received. Read More...

Sutton Courtenay Community Liaison Group – Environment Agency update June 2024

Published: 8 Jul 24

The environment agency have asked that we share their latest report following the odour complaints received. Read More...

New District & County Councillor elected

Published: 26 Jun 24

Councillor Peter Stevens has been elected to the represent Sutton Courtenay on both the County and District Councils. Read More...

Thames Water consultation on new reservoir

Published: 10 Jun 24

South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO) events Thames Water are hosting community information events, where you can find out more about the new reservoir they are proposing to build in Oxfordshire. One event is taking place at Sutton Courtenay Village Hall on Thursday 27th June from 2pm-8pm. Read More...

Parish Council accounts published

Published: 14 May 24

The Parish Council's accounts for the financial year 2023-24 have been published on the Finances page of this website and submitted to the Government appointed external auditor. Read More...

Sutton Courtenay News

The Sutton Courtenay News is the monthly village newsletter for Sutton Courtenay. Please note the newsletter is independent of the Parish Council and any enquiries should be sent directly to the editors.
Click here for the latest edition.