UFFINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
Jubilee Field - Thoughts and opinions welcome!
A resident has recently approached the Parish Council asking if a footpath around the Jubilee Field could be considered which would allow greater access during the winter (wet) months and also assist those with accessibility requirements (it could also be used as an exercise track!)
This suggestion has been raised in the past and as I am sure residents will appreciate, a project of this level would require extensive planning and fund raising. Other considerations would be things like, construction materials and future maintenance requirements.
The Jubilee Field is largely regarded as the 'heart' of the village and the Parish Council will always attempt to be pro-active when considering what improvements/additions can be made and seek the opinion of residents regarding major projects.
The picture attached shows a rough plan of where a path could be placed, joining existing exits and seating areas: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/6cc4d066-d22e-e40a-2e39-5226edcb35e2/Jubilee_Field_Consultation.pdf
The Parish Council would welcome any thoughts and opinions for and against such a project emailed to clerk@uffingtonparish.gov.uk.
WHAT’S ON - IN & AROUND UFFINGTON
Uffington Museum talk – 7 September. The Mercurial Mitfords! The Uffington Connection, by Arthur Marment. John Betjamin was part of a group labelled The Bright Young Things and was a friend, confidante and admirer of the Mitford Sisters. This tenuous link serves as an excuse to blast through all seven of the bonkers Mitford clan, favouring generalisations, gossip and wild speculation far above dry academic study and accuracy! Poster attached: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/images/eb38e040-bc37-d60d-81e0-68e38984ca5f.png
Teas in St Marys Church, Uffington. Every Sunday until September - 2.30pm to 5pm. Come and enjoy tea, scones and homemade cake, chat and music in beautiful surroundings.
GENERAL
Free White Horse Show Tickets For Car Parking Volunteers (30 & 31 Aug 2026)
Can you spare 2 hours to support the White Horse Show volunteering to help with car parking supervision or manning a gate. The thank you is a free show ticket for a super day out. If two adults (parents say) volunteer, that gets a family pass. We will provide supervision, bottled water and a high viz safety vest. The show runs on volunteers helping and car parking duty or gate manning is a huge help to delivering a great show. If interested, please register at the link. Thank you: https://forms.gle/FqSczBheRWc9iFLF7
Your contribution will help to make the White Horse Show a fantastic experience for everyone.
White Horse Show – 30 and 31 August. See attached poster for more information on the attractions: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/3a0bc1b8-a13a-9465-cd6c-18052349bb3b/White_Horse_Show_26.pdf
FROM OLLY GLOVER MP
Please find attached Olly's submission for the August/September parish newsletter: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/9d34590e-2be6-b184-f792-c524a9f0a169/OG_Newsletter_August_for_September_26.pdf
FROM THE VALE
Councils express concerns on coming government changes to planning process. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have expressed concerns for the government reforms to planning committees set to come into force at the end of October 2026. You can see details on our website by clicking this link
The August edition of Vale News. See: The August edition of Vale News
COUNTY NEWS.
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The latest news for your communities. See: The latest news for your communities
THAMES VALLEY POLICE
How Independent Scrutiny Is Shaping Policing. An independent board has reviewed Thames Valley Police's ongoing work to strengthen trust, confidence, fairness and legitimacy in policing across our communities.
The Independent Trust, Assurance and Confidence Board (ITAC), which met on Thursday 23 July, continues to provide independent challenge and scrutiny of policing activity. The board continues to provide independent scrutiny of policing activity, supported by improved performance measures, survey data and accountability frameworks.
Have Your Say: Residents are encouraged to play an active role in shaping local policing by:
Speaking to their local Community & Network Engagement Officer: https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/area/your-area/
Joining or observing their local Independent Advisory Group: https://www.thamesvalley-pcc.gov.uk/independent-advisory-groups/
Follow the work of the OPCC for the latest updates: https://www.thamesvalley-pcc.gov.uk/
Sharing feedback by emailing Scrutiny@thamesvalley.police.uk
You can read a full copy of the ITAC update on our website: https://www.thamesvalley-pcc.gov.uk/independent-trust-assurance-and-confidence-board/
Thames Valley Police leaders continue to pressure the Government over the early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers. Earlier, on Monday 10 August, Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber, Thames Valley Police Chief Constable, Jason Hogg, and Chair of the Thames Valley Police Federation, Aileen O’Connor, jointly wrote to the Prime Minister urging him to keep PC Andrew Harper’s killers behind bars.
Under the legislation as it currently stands, Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole, are set to be released from prison next year under the early release scheme. The PCC has proposed an amendment to the Sentencing Act which would see individuals serving a sentence for manslaughter where the victim was an emergency service worker who died while discharging their duties excluded from the early release scheme. This would mean that Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole would not be released early under the Sentencing Act.
Matthew said: “It is entirely possible for the Government to frame legislation that would exempt the killers of emergency service workers from the provisions of the Sentencing Act. We are all prepared to work with the Government to improve the legislation and ensure PC Andrew Harper’s killers are not released early from prison next year. As we approach the seventh anniversary of the killing of Andrew this weekend, it is imperative the Government act. There is no other acceptable outcome than Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole serving their full sentence behind bars.”
At the time of writing, over 1 million people have signed Thames Valley Police Federation’s petition to stop the early release of Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole. You can add your name here: www.change.org/p/petition-to-stop-the-early-release-from-jail-of-pc-andrew-harper-s-killers
The PCC’s full release and the joint letter are available via this link: https://www.thamesvalley-pcc.gov.uk/news/thames-valley-police-leaders-continue-to-pressure-the-government-over-the-early-release-of-pc-andrew-harpers-killers/
FROM THE CHURCHES OF UFFINGTON BENEFICE
Please find attached the Weekly Sheet for Sunday 16 August: https://mcusercontent.com/c90a1a7b6d1f693a28c947f92/files/16d2328a-8251-c588-6247-0fe50a603489/wsh_2026_08_16.pdf
For all information, please see: https://www.uffingtonbenefice.com/
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