Shrivenham Parish Council

07/09/2026

*Come and meet you local PCSO!*

After the success of August's meeting, we are thrilled to welcome the Neighbourhood Policing team back to the Sports Pavilion on Monday 14 September.

We encourage anyone with an interest in keeping our community safe to come along, hear updates on the progress since the last meeting, and find out how residents can help.

📍 Sports Pavilion, Shrivenham Recreation Ground
📅 Monday 14th September
🕒 6pm

We look forward to seeing you there.

04/09/2026

Recreation Ground Update: The "Red Shelter"

📢 Recreation Ground Update : The "Red Shelter"

At Wednesday's Extraordinary Meeting of the Viscountess Barrington's Trust, the Trustees voted to *remove the Red Shelter* from the playground area of the Recreation Ground.

This decision follows ongoing concerns raised by both residents and Trustees regarding health and safety, particularly repeated incidents of people climbing onto the roof, as well as reports of increasing anti-social behaviour in and around the shelter over the summer months.

The Trustees recognised that removing the shelter will not, on its own, resolve anti-social behaviour. However, it is hoped that removing a location where incidents frequently occur may help discourage this activity and encourage use of more open, visible and better-lit areas of the Recreation Ground.

The Trustees also acknowledged that the shelter has been a valued feature for many residents over the years. For that reason, they have committed to exploring alternative seating and shelter options for the Recreation Ground, with further discussion to take place at future Trust meetings.

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to report concerns and help us keep the Recreation Ground safe and welcoming for all.

02/09/2026

⚠️ Maintenance Work at the Recreation Ground – Today ⚠️

Please be aware that the cricket square on the Recreation Ground is undergoing maintenance today.

There is machinery on site, including diggers and other equipment, so we ask everyone to take extra care when using the Recreation Ground. Please keep young children closely supervised and ensure dogs are kept on a lead while the work is taking place.

Thank you for your cooperation while these essential maintenance works are carried out.

19/08/2026

Residents are reminded that the opportunity to comment on the Gladman planning application closes tomorrow, 20th August: https://valeofwhitehorse.planning-register.co.uk/Planning/Display?applicationNumber=P26%2FV2692%2FO
The Parish Council have prepared a draft submission to formally object to the planning application (attached), which will be considered at the emergency Council meeting tomorrow.

17/08/2026

NOW OPEN - Rec Ground Playground

We're happy to report that the repairs have now taken place and the park has been reopened. Thank you for your patience.

We continue to monitor the status of the playground equipment on a regular basis to ensure prompt action is taken.

17/08/2026

Edit 17-08-2026 16:50: the playground has been reopened

SAFETY NOTICE: Unfortunately, the Recreation Ground Play Park (inside the red fenced area) is closed today due to a safety concern following recent damage.

We will update again when we know more information.

Thank you to the members of public who have contacted us regarding this issue.

10/08/2026

It's tonight!
📍 Sports Pavilion, Shrivenham
📅 10 August 2026
🕕 6:00pm
Your local Thames Valley Police Neighbourhood Policing Team will be available to provide crime prevention advice, discuss local issues, and answer any questions you may have about policing in your area.

Come and meet you local PCSO

Residents are invited to join us at the Shrivenham Sports Pavilion (next to the Memorial Hall) next week to meet our local Police Community Support Officer (PCSO).

The PCSO will explain their role, how they work with our community, and answer any questions you may have. The meeting also provides an opportunity to discuss recent concerns following an increase in reports of antisocial behaviour in the village.

We encourage anyone with an interest in keeping our community safe to come along, hear more about the work being done, and find out how residents can help.

📍 Sports Pavilion, Shrivenham Recreation Ground
📅 Monday 10th August
🕒 6pm

We look forward to seeing you there.

07/08/2026

Come and meet you local PCSO

Residents are invited to join us at the Shrivenham Sports Pavilion (next to the Memorial Hall) next week to meet our local Police Community Support Officer (PCSO).

The PCSO will explain their role, how they work with our community, and answer any questions you may have. The meeting also provides an opportunity to discuss recent concerns following an increase in reports of antisocial behaviour in the village.

We encourage anyone with an interest in keeping our community safe to come along, hear more about the work being done, and find out how residents can help.

📍 Sports Pavilion, Shrivenham Recreation Ground
📅 Monday 10th August
🕒 6pm

We look forward to seeing you there.

06/08/2026

⏰ Reminder – consultation closes tomorrow!

There's still time to have your say on Oxfordshire County Council's proposals for new electric vehicle charging parking spaces, including the proposed location in Shrivenham (and other villages) and parking restrictions.

If you'd like your views to be considered, please make sure you submit your comments before the consultation closes 5pm tomorrow, Friday 7th August.

More information and the link for the survey can be found here:

Over the next two years a county-wide local Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure programme – which aims to use a combination of central government grant funding and investment from charge-point operators – will provide EV charging solutions to give Oxfordshire residents

06/08/2026

Update on Gladman Planning application to build 100 dwellings. https://valeofwhitehorse.planning-register.co.uk/Planning/Display?applicationNumber=P26%2FV2692%2FO
(Open for comments until 20th August)

The proposals for development on this land have been refused three times in September 2018, April 2022, and June 2023.
There is no material change in circumstances since these previous application refusals. Therefore, the Parish Council have voted unanimously to oppose this application again and a detailed objection statement is being prepared for submission.

In the meantime, here is a summary of the main planning reasons why the Parish Council believe that this application should be refused again.
• Unallocated site beyond the boundary of the village and in open countryside, this is in conflict with the Vale of White Horse Local plan.
• Development outside the boundary of the village is also on conflict with the Shrivenham Neighbourhood plan.
• There is visual and landscape harm as removes open countryside. Development would erode the landscape buffer between existing housing and the A420
• Infrastructure capacity issues, in particular the known sewage issues at the local sewage works and capacity pressures on local healthcare provision
• Highways and traffic, the proposal would create significant additional traffic routed through Buckland Drive and would intensify local safety and capacity issues.
• There is adequate supply of housing in the area, an unplanned development is not needed and would result in harm and further pressure on the local community and infrastructure.

The full Parish Council objection will be published as soon as it has been submitted.

Written by Cllr. Simon Howell

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