UFFINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
Planning.
Woolstone Road Uffington Faringdon Oxfordshire SN7 7RQ. Description of development: A phased development of up to 2 Custom and Self Build dwellings. An appeal has been made to the Secretary of State against Vale of White Horse District Council's decision to refuse the above planning application. Full details can be found here: Planning Application P25/V0188/PIP
MESSAGE FROM YOUR MP
After a short holiday at the end of summer, Parliament started sitting on 1st September with a very busy first few weeks for me and my team.
At Prime Minister's Questions, I challenged Keir Starmer on the government's decisions to scrap the UK Space Agency - based at Harwell - as an executive body and make it part of a government department. With so many local businesses relying on the Space Sector, I will be keeping an eye on how this change impacts funding and governance.
In other debates at Westminster, I raised local concerns about vehicles parking on pavements and spoke about car sharing schemes in rural areas. I also had the pleasure of hosting local teenager, Mikayla, whose charity supports children being treated in hospitals across the UK. My first appearance on ITV's The Last Word gave me the opportunity to talk about the government's cabinet reshuffle and how that impacts on our constituency – for example, I had arranged for the Minister for Future of Roads to join a Bikeability session at a school in Wantage, but that minister is no longer in post.
At a Palestine Solidarity Campaign lobby event, I met with constituents opposing the selling of arms to Isreal. Engaging with my constituents on Palestine is vital, and I remain committed to ensuring that their voices are heard in Parliament. Alongside my Liberal Democrat colleagues, I will continue to urge the Government to take action to bring an end to this devastating situation.
Back in the constituency as well as holding regular surgeries for constituents, I visited the RWE Combined-cycle gas and steam turbine power plant at Milton Park, met with County Council officers to discuss poor broadband coverage in our villages, attended the Wilding and Andrew Service in Wallingford to remember the Canadian servicemen who gave their lives to save the town in 1944, and I met with Post Office staff in Didcot to discuss their challenges and changes to the services they provide.
As always, if there is anything you feel I can help you with, please do not hesitate to contact me and my team at olly.glover.mp@parliament.uk, or by leaving a voice message on 0207 219 7657.
Olly
Olly Glover, MP for Didcot and Wantage
UFFINGTON C of E PRIMARY SCHOOL
Open Morning. We warmly invite prospective and current parents, as well as members of the Uffington Community to join us on Wednesday 8th October from 9:30 to 11:30 am for our Open Morning.
This is a wonderful opportunity to see our school in action! During the morning, classes will be engaged in their normal learning activities, allowing you to experience first hand our nurturing and inclusive environment where "Everyone Matters." Additionally, we will be showcasing our pupils' floor books from the last academic year. Please take some time to explore these and see the fantastic progress and creativity of our pupils.
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the unique learning journey at Uffington.
WHAT'S ON - IN & AROUND UFFINGTON
Churchyard working party on Saturday 27th September. There will be a churchyard working party tomorrow from 10-12. All are welcome with gardening tools and there will be refreshments at half time. Poster attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/cce30082-eeb1-23ce-25f6-57b5a0240f33/Churchyard_Working_Party_Sept_25_1.pdf
Uffington First Wednesday Walk - 1st October 2025 Longcot to Faringdon with, unusually, an 8:50 start
As promised the cancelled Wednesday Walk from September will now take place on Weds 1st October.
Ten years ago a walk route "The Vale Way" was devised by the Vale Ramblers from Faringdon to Abingdon, which can be done in five stages. For our October walk we plan to walk the first stretch from Longcot to Faringdon, catching the 68 bus back to Longcot. So if you have a bus pass bring it along.
Because it is important to arrive at Faringdon in plenty of time for the 11:30 bus back to Longcot we will leave Uffington earlier than usual at 9:00 am. For those of you who would prefer to go straight to the start point in Longcot the meeting place will be The Green opposite the School, please park considerately in the village. The walk will start from Longcot at 9:15 and is an easy level 4.02 miles.
Meeting at Uffington Village Hall car park at 8:50 for car sharing and a 9:00 start. Weather is looking ideal, no rain bright and sunny sixteen degrees with a light breeze. We hope to complete the other four stages over the next few months, using public transport to return to our start point. If you would like to see more details of the Vale Way Walk follow this link to the Rambler web site: home
Hope you will all enjoy this new venture of a series of linear walks. The Walking Committee
Verity Cavanagh veritycavanagh@gmail.com 07975861790
White Horse Gardening Club – Thursday 2 October. Talk by Vanessa Berridge in the Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall at 7.30 pm. More information attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/images/fe2c3564-31d8-da93-1133-d9eb6f952b53.jpg
Sunday 5 October - Apple pressing. Uffington Community Garden will be apple pressing at the next Uffington Market on Sunday 5 October. Bottles to fill on the day will be appreciated.
GENERAL
Burglaries, attempted burglaries and thefts. There are reports of a number of burglaries, attempted burglaries and thefts locally in the last week or so. Please ensure that your houses, sheds, outhouses, vehicles, etc, are secured appropriately and be vigilant; contact the Police if you see anything untoward and take note of numberplates if you see any suspicious vehicles.
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks – Priority Services Register. Some customers need extra support and would benefit from the free priority services. For more information, including how to register, see attached (2 attachments): 1. https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/_compresseds/565ab5a0-6294-9811-9146-29ab8f9cb605.jpg
2. https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/images/f1f82589-77c2-8dbc-d2bb-f475bd6db4f8.jpg
Benefice Draw. These are the results from the Benefice Draw last Sunday following the 9.00 service at Woolstone. We are actively looking for new members, so if anyone would like to support the Uffington, Woolstone, Baulking and Shellingford Churches, please can they contact julia@lycettgreen.co.uk for details.
£200 - 84 - Sheena Florey
£100 - 143 - Bill & Sue Mattingley
£100 - 148 - RG Godfrey
£50 - 102 - Pam Cale
£50 - 57 - J & S McCullough
£50 - 86 - Sarah Brazier
£50 - 37 - Eric & Jackie Wyard
£50 - 170 - Brona Jones
COUNTY NEWS
Your Oxfordshire. Living well, getting crafty and the congestion charge. See: Living well, getting crafty and the congestion charge
The latest news for your communities; see: The latest news for your communities
OxRail 2040. This is a new consultation which is open; the most relevant part of the plan for our region is the creation of a new station in Wantage/Grove. Oxfordshire County Council's new rail plan to improve rail transport across the county over the next 15 years: https://letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxrail-2040
The consultation will run for four weeks from Wednesday 3 September and closes at 23.59 on Wednesday 1 October 2025. If you have any questions or would prefer to send in your comments by email, please send them to: OxRAIL2040@oxfordshire.gov.uk
THAMES VALLEY POLICE
Student safety: protect young people from fraud and cyber crime - Job Application Fraud and Rental Fraud. Students can be a prime target for fraud and cyber crime. Whether you're banking, browsing, shopping, dating, gaming, or sharing content on social media, it's crucial to take steps to protect yourself. Follow these steps to secure your personal and financial information, attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/c7371682-14bd-f29f-c77b-597979614454/Student_safety.pdf
From the PCC – My local update for you – September 2025: My local update for you -September 2025
Advice for keeping students safe online. If you have children or grandchildren going to uni this month, you might find our latest advice on keeping them safe online useful to share. Or, if you are a student, this is for you! Starting at uni or college means a lot more happens online — from managing courses to sorting out money and a social life. With so much going digital, it's super important to know how to stay safe and avoid the common online risks. Our Get Safe Online experts have put together some super easy tips to help you stay protected without getting in the way of your busy student life. Learn more here: Be a safe student - Get Safe Online
Or in our attached leaflet. Sept25_Student_campaign_Leaflet.pdf
FROM THE CHURCHES OF UFFINGTON BENEFICE
Please find attached the Weekly Sheet for Sunday 28 September: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/500f7710-3738-1dd7-ecdc-82d1780d5acc/wsh_2025_09_28.pdf
For all information, please see: https://www.uffingtonbenefice.com/
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