Alvescot Parish Council

25/10/2026

This is on the playground by the village hall

23/10/2026

🎆 Bonfire & Fireworks Night at Alvescot, Thursday 5 November 🎆

Fire Works are back at Alvescot Village Playing Field with our biggest show yet!

🔥 6:00pm: Bonfire lit, refreshments served
🎇 7:30pm: Fireworks

Entry is by donation on the night, and refreshments and glow sticks will be available. Every penny raised from the gate goes towards next year’s show, and we take cash and card.

🐴 Horse and pet owners: the fireworks run from about 7:30 to 7:45pm.

If the weather turns, times may change at short notice, so keep an eye on communications on the day

Wrap up warm and bring the whole family. See you there! 🎇

22/10/2026

Highlights from the October Parish Council meeting

Car park resurfacing
The village car park will be closed for resurfacing in the week beginning 26 October. ALL VEHICLES SHOULD BE REMOVED BY SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER.

Lucketts Yard
Following complaints by the Parish Council and residents, the District Council is taking action against the occupants of the site, which is being used unlawfully as a storage and distribution depot and creating a nuisance for neighbours.

Public transport consultation
The County Council is inviting views about the future of bus services in the county. The Parish Council will be responding, focusing particularly on protecting and enhancing the 19 service. Members of the public can make comments directly to the County Council at https://letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxbus-2040-plan-for-bus .

Solar Farm
Many villagers will have received a letter about proposals to build a large solar farm on land to the south of Alvescot. Langford Parish Council has convened a group to oppose the project. Alvescot Parish Council is represented on the group and will keep residents informed of developments including an opportunity for public comments which is expected next month.

Bonfire Night
The Parish Council is organising a bonfire and fireworks display on the playing field on Thursday 5 November. Entry by donation. See publicity for times.

As usual, the Council would like to remind villagers that horses and other domestic animals can be distressed by fireworks, and asks that any home displays be confined to a minimum. Please remember too that fireworks should only be set off by a responsible adult.

Fun Bingo Night
The village hall is holding its second bingo night on Saturday 28 November at 7.00 pm. Tickets are £20, and demand is likely to be high. Proceeds go to improvements to the hall.

Alvescot Dog Show
The show, which was held at the start of the month, was well attended and raised welcome funds for village organisations. Congratulations to the hard-working organisers.

The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Wednesday 18 November at 7.30 p.m. in the village hall. All welcome.

OxBUS 2040: Plan for Bus is Oxfordshire County Council's long-term plan to improve bus services across the county over the next 15 years. We would like to hear your views on the draft Plan to help us understand whether we have identified the right priorities, actions

21/10/2026

08/09/2026

The next meeting of Alvescot Parish Council will take place on 16 September at 7.30pm - this will be proceeded by a Parish meeting to discuss the local plan

08/09/2026

Please click on the link https://www.westoxon.gov.uk/localplan2043?mc_cid=f2eb35f6ae&mc_eid=e824512765
and comment on the Local Plan - although there has been stiff opposition to this site and WODC did not recommend it in the first draft it is still being put forward for 800 houses.

The Parish Council will hold a parish meeting before they start the council meeting at 7.30pm in Alvescot Village Hall on Wednesday 16 September.

04/09/2026

DRAFT LOCAL PLAN: BUILDING ON ALVESCOT DOWN

The District Council has published the final draft of its Local Plan which details proposals for development in West Oxfordshire up to 2043, including the potential to build 800 homes on Alvescot Down. The plan is open for public consultation until 9 October. It can be viewed and commented on at https://www.westoxon.gov.uk/localplan2043 . Printed copies can be consulted at WODC offices in Witney and at Carterton and Bampton Libraries.

There will be a public drop-in event to find out about the Plan on Wednesday 9 September at Carterton Town Hall from 4.30 until 7.30 pm.

A response to the Plan will be discussed at the next Alvescot Parish Council meeting, to which you are invited, on Wednesday 16 September at 7.30 pm in the village hall.

We are working on a new Local Plan up to 2043

11/08/2026

Highlights from the the July Parish Council meeting

Dog fouling

West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) is consulting on introducing a Public Safety Control Order across all public spaces in the District. This would make it an offence for a dog owner not to clear up after their dog. The Parish Council has expressed its support for this. Members of the public can add their comments at https://www.westoxon.gov.uk/communities-and-leisure/community-safety/anti-social-behaviour/public-space-protection-orders/ .

Speed limit review

The County Council is reviewing speed limits on a number of main roads, including the possibility of reducing the limit on the A4020 between Alvescot and Carterton. The Parish Council strongly supports this proposal, as it has argued for it for many years. There will be a public consultation later in the year.

Playground inspection

The playground, playing field and multi-use games area recently received their annual visit from safety inspectors. No major issues were identified. These facilities are regularly monitored by the Parish Council, a task for which volunteers are invited to help. Any adult or older teenager prepared to commit a couple of hours of their time occasionally should contact the Parish Clerk at [email protected] .

Proposed data centre in Shilton

The Parish Council has objected to this proposal on the grounds that it would be inappropriate in this scenicly valuable, relatively isolated greenfield location and would create a dangerous precedent. The application can be viewed on WODC's planning site https://publicaccess.westoxon.gov.uk/online-applications/simpleSearchResults.do?action=firstPage .

The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Wednesday 16 September at 7.30 p.m. in the village hall. All welcome.

Search and comment on planning applications

24/07/2026

The next meeting of Alvescot Parish Council will be on 29 July at 7.30pm in Alvescot Village Hall

01/07/2026

Highlights from the the June Parish Council meeting

Playground inspections
To ensure the playground and playing field remain safe and well-maintained they are inspected twice a month. The Parish Council needs volunteers to help with inspections. Any adult or older teenager prepared to commit a couple of hours of their time should contact the Parish Clerk at [email protected] ,

Summertime safety
Following a number of fatalities, the County Council has issued a reminder to residents of the dangers of going into open water. In the very hot weather we are experiencing we should all be mindful of avoiding too much sun, keeping hydrated, and looking out for neighbours whose health may be more vulnerable.

Car park
The Parish Council has allocated funds for the repair of the car park surface. Contractors are being approached for estimates.

Public footpaths
The Ministry of Defence has been reminded of its responsibility to clear seasonal vegetation from the perimeter path around the air base. If anyone is aware of any other public footpaths becoming overgrown or obstructed in any way, please contact [email protected] .

Planning matters
The owner of the former coal yard has withdrawn his appeal against the refusal of permission to build houses on the site. An appeal against refusal of permission to build two houses in a paddock to the south west of Main Road has been dismissed.

The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Wednesday 29 July at 7.30 p.m. in the village hall. All welcome.