Archive for January 2025
Plans for Abingdon Resevoir would increase flooding and threaten biodiversity
As plans for Thames Water’s mega reservoir press ahead, we believe the project would be a huge and costly mistake, not only for the customers of Thames Water, but also for the landscape that surrounds it. The weight of 150 billion litres of water stored above ground would have a serious effect on groundwater surface…
Read MoreAsk your MP to back The Sunshine Bill
Friday 17th January sees the second reading of the Sunshine Bill, offering the first chance for the bill to be debated in parliament. The Private Members Bill, proposed by LibDem MP, Max Wilkinson, would make it compulsory for new builds to incorporate solar panels on the roof. This is a critical opportunity to progress the…
Read MoreHave your say on the Botley West Solar Farm
Now that the application for the Botley West Solar Farm, has been accepted for examination by the Planning Inspectorate (PINS), members of the public can register to have your say. By registering, you will be recognised as an ‘interested party’. Anyone can register: individuals, groups, organisations and businesses from the local area or anywhere in…
Read MoreCherwell Local Plan – Consultation Dates
Cherwell District Council published their Local Plan just before Christmas and can be found here. The Local Plan is an important document which outlines the future development of the area, including the policies and proposals for new development. It also sets out the council’s plans to respond to climate change, to protect the environment and…
Read MoreFamily of Four Complete the OGBW
Are you looking for some inspiration this New Year? We recently heard from Lottie Adams to tell us about completing her new year’s resolution for 2024: to walk the Oxford Green Belt Way with her husband and two kids – the youngest being just 2 years old! She told us: “We set off from Beckley…
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