Latest Parish Council News

New Councillor

Published: 19 Nov 21

The Council is pleased to announce that Father Morkos was co-opted onto the Council at the November meeting. There are still vacancies so please do consider if you would like to become a Councillor and help make a difference to the village. Read More...

Budget meeting

Published: 19 Nov 21

The Finance & General Purposes Working Party are meeting on Monday 22nd November to look at the budget for the financial year 2022/23. All member of the public are welcome to attend. Please click for the agenda and papers. Read More...

Vacancies

Published: 3 Nov 21

There are currently vacancies on the parish council. Please see the attached documents for more information and see whether you can help your local community. Read More...

Garden waste collections

Published: 20 Oct 21

Garden waste collections are due to return to their usual fortnightly collections. Click to find out more Read More...

Councillor Vacancies

Published: 20 Oct 21

2 further vacancies on the council Read More...

Recycling centres 2 day closures

Published: 20 Oct 21

During November, Oxfordshire County Councils Household Waste Recycling Centres will be closing for two days to carry out a deep clean and essential maintenance. Please click here for more information and the closures dates Read More...

Notice of Modification Order

Published: 12 Oct 21

Oxfordshire County Council have asked for the following notices to be displayed on the website Read More...

Casual vacancy

Published: 4 Aug 21

Due to the resignation of Councillor Jennifer Corrigan, a casual vacancy has arisen. Read More...

A34 roadworks

Published: 10 Jun 21

Roadworks are taking place on the A34 at Drayton with the main work starting on 21st June. Clearance works already started. Please see attached letter for further details including for proposed road closures. This is to use the former slip road used as a layby into a proper official layby. Read More...

Neighbourhood Plan

Published: 6 Jun 21

Documents available to view Read More...

Casual vacancy

Published: 17 May 21

Following the resignation of Mike Jenkins, a casual vacancy has occurred on the Parish Council. Please see attached notice in relation to the same. Read More...

Goodbyes and welcomes

Published: 17 May 21

Changes to the Parish Council. Read More...

Extra meeting of Parish Council

Published: 15 Apr 21

An Extraordinary Meeting of the Parish Council will take place on Tuesday 20th April 2021, via Zoom commencing at 7.15pm. Read More...

Business Survey - Neighbourhood Plan

Published: 23 Jan 21

Councillor Vacancies

Published: 19 Jan 21

The council currently have 3 vacant seats. Should you be interested in becoming a councillor, please contact the clerk on info@suttoncourtenay-pc.gov.uk Read More...

Closure of recreational facilities

Published: 6 Jan 21

The Multi Use Games Area (basketball court) and Skatepark at the recreation ground have been closed under new Covid-19 tier regulations. The Play area is allowed to stay open. The Council will re-open these as soon as restrictions allow. Read More...

Recreation ground play area

Published: 4 Jan 21

The play area is now re-open following repair works. Read More...

defibrillator

Published: 4 Jan 21

A third defibrillator is now located in the old BT phone kiosk on the High Street. Read More...

Didcot Garden Town

Published: 19 Nov 20

Invitation to join a residents sounding board relating to Didcot Garden Town. This will affect the village so do please attend if you can. Read More...

Didcot Garden Town Questions

Published: 15 Oct 20

An opportunity for residents questions to be put to the Didcot Garden Town Advisory Board Read More...

Litter Pick

Published: 15 Oct 20

The Abingdon Damascus Youth Project are arranging a litter pick during half term. Read More...

Radcot Green Development

Published: 8 Oct 20

Presentation - 13th October 2020 Read More...

Recreation Ground upgrade

Published: 2 Oct 20

The Council will be consulting with residents regarding a proposed upgrade to the recreation ground and facilities. Read More...

Neighbour of the Year 2020

Published: 2 Oct 20

The Neighbourhood Watch Neighbour of the Year 2020 award and Young Neighbour of the Year Award is now open for nominations Read More...

"Radcot Green" development

Published: 1 Oct 20

Meeting with Parish Council - 13th October Read More...

Recreation ground play area

Published: 1 Oct 20

Work to the rubber surface on the play area is required before it can be re-opened. We await a revised quotation and expect work to be commenced in the very near future. Read More...

Testing of alarm at Didcot B Power Station

Published: 1 Oct 20

Change in times of alarm test to 10.30am on Thursdays. Read More...

Thames Water - High Street Roadworks

Published: 1 Oct 20

These will not take place until summer 2021. Further details can be found by clicking on the heading, Read More...

Recreation ground play area

Published: 11 Aug 20

+++The recreation ground play area remains closed. +++ This is due to possible safety issues identified in the our quarterly independent inspection report. Read More...

Notice of public rights to inspect accounts

Published: 27 Jul 20

Access to the weirs

Published: 27 Jul 20

Please see Parish Council statement Read More...

Roadworks - Drayton Road

Published: 27 Jul 20

We have today received notification from Oxfordshire County Council that the road closure for these works has been extended until 4th September 2020. Read More...

Recreation Ground play area

Published: 23 Jul 20

This remains closed - The Parish Council are working hard to try and make arrangements for the re-opening of the same. An independent safety inspection of the equipment and written reassurances from the insurance company are required prior to the area being able to be re-opened. Read More...

Recreation Ground Play area

Published: 30 Jun 20

The recreation ground play area will remain closed from 4th July 2020 Read More...

Neighbourhood Plan Steering group

Published: 8 Jun 20

A meeting of the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group will take place, via Zoom, on Thursday 11th June 2020 at 2.30pm. The agenda can be found under the Neighbourhood Plan section of the website. Read More...

Recreation ground play area

Published: 8 Jun 20

The play area on the recreation ground remains closed under government legislation. New signage has been placed on the gates. The recreation ground, all weather sports pitch and skate park are open. Please follow government guidance if using these facilities. Read More...

Roadworks - Drayton Road and High Street

Published: 20 May 20

Updated information on the roadworks on Drayton Road and High Street Read More...

Planning appeal update

Published: 16 May 20

The Council have resolved to attend the inquiry and make a statement - can you think of any evidence that could possibly be used in the statement? Read More...

COVID 19 update

Published: 16 May 20

useful links for Neighbourhood Watch and Domestic Abuse helplines Read More...

Covid 19 update

Published: 16 May 20

update on Council owned land and property at this time. Read More...

Covid 19 - update

Published: 16 May 20

A request from the Parish Council at this time when out in the village. Read More...

Play area at Recreation Ground is CLOSED

Published: 16 May 20

***** The children's play area at the recreation ground remains closed under Government Regulations. Please note that no Safety Inspections are being carried out on the equipment. **** Read More...

Non-medical facemasks

Published: 13 May 20

Can you help make non-medical face masks? Read More...

Neighbourhood Plan

Published: 11 May 20

The Neighbourhood Plan continues to progress. An update has been posted and can be found, along with agendas and minutes under the Neighbourhood Plan heading at the top of this page. Read More...

Grants for Coronavirus Support Groups

Published: 4 Apr 20

Vale of White Horse offers grants to support groups helping with the Coronavirus pandemic. Read More...

District Council Coronavirus support groups

Published: 4 Apr 20

Vale of White Horse have set up a phone number and email address which will help residents find local support if needed. It works with the County Council's support line service. Read More...

Waste collections

Published: 4 Apr 20

VOWH have provided some information with regards to waste collections during this period. Read More...

VOWH covid - 19 support for individuals

Published: 4 Apr 20

Advice from Vale of White Horse on what to do if you are struggling financially during this period. Read More...

Assistance for business affected by Covid-19

Published: 4 Apr 20

The following information has been provided by the Vale of the White Horse District Council for business struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More...

NRS Healthcare Hand it back scheme

Published: 4 Apr 20

Should you have NRS Healthcare equipment on loan which is now no longer needed, NRS Healthcare are requesting its return in their Hand it Back campaign. Read More...

Neighbourhood Watch

Published: 1 Apr 20

Please find here details of Sutton Courtenay's Neighbourhood Watch Group. Read More...

Government Business Grants

Published: 1 Apr 20

South and Vale district councils have launched an online form to help businesses access government grants. Read More...

Emergency Council Meeting Minutes

Published: 27 Mar 20

Minutes for this meeting can now be found in the Council Business Section of the website Read More...

Help for those in self-isolation

Published: 27 Mar 20

Please find below information regarding available assistance for any people who are self-isolating. Read More...

Local Infrastructure Consultation

Published: 27 Mar 20

Please see further details regarding how to access this consultation given current restrictions. Read More...

Coronovirus Support Groups

Published: 27 Mar 20

Should you be co-ordinating a volunteer group to assist during this time please follow the link above. Read More...

coronovirus scams

Published: 27 Mar 20

Please see further information from Oxfordshire County Council in respect of scams being carried out within the county. Read More...

Recreation ground play areas

Published: 24 Mar 20

Following on from last night's announcement by the Prime Minister, the Parish Council has today closed the play area on the recreation ground, including the Multi-Use Games Area and the skatepark. Read More...

Church parking

Published: 22 Mar 20

Face to face Council Meetings

Published: 22 Mar 20

Please click the title above for confirmation as to why our meetings continue to be face to face given current advice regarding self isolation and social distancing. Read More...

Emergency Parish Council Meeting

Published: 17 Mar 20

An emergency meeting of the Parish Council will be being held on Monday 23rd March 2020. The agenda can be found above. Read More...

Parish Council meetings and Coronovirus

Published: 15 Mar 20

The planned Annual Meeting for Electors and the Annual Council Meeting are still going ahead at this time. Read More...

Sutton Courtenay Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group

Published: 15 Mar 20

The Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group meeting due to be held tomorrow, 16th March has been cancelled. Read More...

Pathway on Church Road

Published: 13 Mar 20

The Council are aware of the state of repair of the footpath along Church Road. This is the responsibility of the County Council and not the Parish Council. We have reported this on a number of occasions and will continue to chase until we have a substantive response from them. Read More...

Drayton Road Road Closures

Published: 13 Mar 20

Further details on the Thames Water Road Closures are now available Read More...

Fly-tipping

Published: 13 Mar 20

There has been a case of fly-tipping on Old Wallingford Way. Read More...

Council Meeting - 3rd March

Published: 7 Mar 20

The Council apologises for the late start and briefness of the meeting on Tuesday. This was due to the Council not being quorate until 8.15pm. Read More...

Council agendas

Published: 7 Mar 20

Should you wish to receive the Parish Council detailed agendas prior to the meeting these, when published, can be found on this website under "Council business" or alternatively, arrangements can be made to email or post (charge applicable) them. Please contact the clerk to arrange the same. Read More...

Council Meeting tonight

Published: 3 Mar 20

The Council meeting will start at the later time of 8.15pm this evening. The Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group presentation will be postponed until a later date. Read More...

Update on High Street Roadworks

Published: 25 Feb 20

The permit to commence work on the High Street has been granted for 28 February 2020. Read More...

Useful contact details for weather related issues

Published: 14 Feb 20

Oxfordshire County Council's Emergency Planning Department have provided the following useful contact information in case of damage due to the forecast weather over the weekend. Read More...

Thames Water proposed roadworks

Published: 14 Feb 20

High Street works are due to begin on 28th February. Read More...

Extra Council Meeting

Published: 12 Feb 20

An extra Parish Council meeting will take place on Tuesday 18th February at 8.00pm. The agenda can be found above, under the Council business section and notice of the same will be posted on the Parish Council Noticeboard outside Burgrey Stores Read More...

Annual Parish Meeting

Published: 7 Feb 20

The Annual Parish Meeting will take place on Tuesday 7th April 2020 at 7pm in the Village Hall, Frilsham Street Read More...

Litter pick

Published: 7 Feb 20

A village litter pick will be taking place on Wednesday 19th February Read More...

Reporting problems to Oxfordshire County Council

Published: 7 Feb 20

Contact details for reporting problems to Oxfordshire County Council Read More...

Cemetery

Published: 7 Feb 20

Shortly after Christmas, some personal and sentimentally precious decorations disappeared from two graves in Sutton Courtenay Cemetery. If anyone knows anything about their whereabouts please contact the parish clerk on info@suttoncourtenay-pc.gov.uk. Thank you. Read More...

Neighbourhood Plan Steering group

Published: 31 Jan 20

Additional meetings of the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Read More...

High Street Roadworks

Published: 30 Jan 20

New date set for High Street Roadworks Read More...

Extra Council Meeting

Published: 28 Jan 20

**the interim meeting of the council which was due to take place on Wednesday 29th January has now been cancelled. The next meeting is the scheduled meeting on Tuesday 4th February.** Read More...

Thames Water proposed roadworks

Published: 23 Jan 20

Thames Water are currently liaising with their contractors regarding the proposed works due to take place on Drayton Road and the High Street. They expect to update us by 28th January. We will update you once we hear back from them. Read More...

Odour nuisance from landfill site

Published: 23 Jan 20

NHS advice

Published: 21 Jan 20

The NHS have provided the following information to help ease pressure on the NHS this winter. Read More...

Proposed Bridleway closure

Published: 14 Jan 20

Notification of a bridleway closure in Drayton Read More...

Planned Appleford Railway crossing closure

Published: 14 Jan 20

The crossing will be closed overnight on 22nd and 23rd March 2020 Read More...

Defibrillator training

Published: 14 Jan 20

Cardiac Arrest Response Seminar arranged for 18th February 2020 Read More...

Neighbourhood Plan

Published: 10 Jan 20

An update on the Sutton Courtenay Neighbourhood Plan Read More...

Parking at the church

Published: 10 Jan 20

Drayton Road buildout

Published: 10 Jan 20

Road Safety

Published: 10 Jan 20

Trees

Published: 10 Jan 20

Roadworks - High Street

Published: 26 Nov 19

Change of date for roadworks Read More...

Christmas shopper's free parking

Published: 15 Nov 19

South and Vale have released their annual dates for Christmas shopper's free parking. Read More...

Meeting with Magnox

Published: 15 Nov 19

State of Footpaths

Published: 15 Nov 19

The Council have raised the state of repair of footpaths with Oxfordshire County Council. Read More...

New defibrillator

Published: 8 Nov 19

Second defibrillator for the village Read More...

Road Closure - Drayton Road

Published: 31 Oct 19

Drayton Road will be closed for 5 days in November. Read More...

Roadworks - High Street

Published: 31 Oct 19

Thames Water will be carrying out roadworks for a period of 6 weeks from 4th November 2019 Read More...

Vacancies - Parish Councillors

Published: 31 Oct 19

There are still vacancies for the position of Councillor within the Parish Read More...

Planning Applications

Published: 31 Oct 19

The following planning applications have been considered Read More...

Appleford Road – Bus Stop

Published: 3 Sep 19

The Council received comments at the July meeting Read More...

The Tree Charter 2019

Published: 3 Sep 19

The National Association of Local Councils is partnered with the Woodland Trust Read More...

Footpath 27 - Closure

Published: 3 Sep 19

Footpath 27 will be closed from Frilsham Street through to Old Wallingford Way Read More...

Oxfordshire County Council – Presentation on the river crossing

Published: 3 Sep 19

At the beginning of the July Council meeting, a principal infrastructure planner, Mr. Aron Wisdom, gave a brief presentation Read More...

Thames Water – Proposed works Brook Street/Drayton Road and High Street

Published: 3 Sep 19

Thames Water has finished the trial holes Read More...

New Parish Clerk

Published: 3 Sep 19

The Parish Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Helen Savery Read More...

New Parish Councillors

Published: 28 Jun 19

The Parish Council, at its June meeting, was very pleased to welcome to the Council, 2 new councillors, Eileen Daw and Merouan Hemamda. Read More...

Minutes of Parish Council meetings

Published: 28 Jun 19

In addition to placing the approved minutes on the Council’s website, the Clerk sends out an electronic copy of the draft minutes to those who wish to see them beforehand. Read More...

Landfill Site – Composting

Published: 28 Jun 19

Now that the warmer weather is here, there have been some issues with odours coming from the compositing area on the FCC site. Read More...

Proposed New River Crossing

Published: 28 Jun 19

The Council is very concerned that a decision has been reached, without much consultation with local people, on the route of the new river crossing. Read More...

Harwell Road – temporary road closure 2nd August, 2019 for 8 days

Published: 28 Jun 19

Southern Gas networks will be carrying out replacement pipe works Read More...

New Parish Clerk

Published: 28 Jun 19

Interviews have been held for the post of Parish Clerk and an appointment has been made. Further details will follow later. Read More...

Planning Applications

Published: 28 Jun 19

The following planning applications have been considered Read More...

Annual Meeting of the Parish Council

Published: 31 May 19

The annual meeting of the Council took place on 7th May Read More...

Thames Water - Drainage Proposals

Published: 31 May 19

Prior to the last meeting of the Parish Council Thames Water gave an update presentation on its latest plans Read More...

Walk the Footpaths

Published: 31 May 19

It is some while since the rural footpaths were walked, and in the past, residents have helped councillors check these for issues and problems Read More...