East West Rail is installing temporary three-way traffic lights on Station Road, Launton from Monday 6th March 2023 to Friday 10th March 2023 to carry out a programme of planting and landscaping works in the area.
Location of traffic lights on Station Road
The lights will operate between 9am and 4pm each day but will be removed when not in use.
East West Rail apologises for any inconvenience that these works may cause.
As usual, any questions or concerns should go to publicinformation@ewralliance.co.uk or
call the 24 hour helpline on 03457 11 41 41
Bicester Heritage is pleased to announce that Flywheel is back!
Tickets are now on sale for the event over the weekend of 17 and 18 June from 9am until 6pm.
There is a local residents’ 30% discount code available: BristolBlenheim.
Bicester Heritage would love to welcome as many local residents as possible to take part in their celebration of wings, wheels and motion which will feature demonstrations on the Experience Track, Fly-ins from vintage aircraft, and themed displays curated around the site.
All enquiries should go directly to community@bicestermotion.com for any questions or concerns.
They look forward to welcoming villagers to the event!
There will be some additional HGV movements between the A1 Compound and the new Station Road bridge between Monday 20 February and Friday 28 April.
We have been assured that there will be a maximum of five movements per day and they will endeavour to avoid the peak times.
As you may have seen, EWR has provided one of their temporary Speed Indicator Devices just as you drive into the village from Bicester. We hope that this might help remind all drivers of the speed limit through the village.
As usual, any questions or concerns should go to publicinformation@ewralliance.co.uk or call the 24 hour helpline on 03457 11 41 41
We are aware that the road is deteriorating with every car that drives over the damaged area just by the temporary pedestrian crossing and have reported the issue to the OCC Highway Steward.
Unfortunately the road surface can’t be repaired until Thames Water fix the underlying issue of the water leak as any repair would fail almost instantly. However, Thames Water is aware of the issue so we hope that it will be repaired very soon.
The Parish Council elections will take place on 4 May.
Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils is putting on a series of free Zoom sessions about becoming a councillor. So, if you are interested in putting yourself forward for election please join the Zoom.
If you are interested in standing for election you have a responsibility to check that you qualify before submitting your nomination paper (Part 1)
Can you stand for election?
As Launton is not a political Council, if you would like put yourself forward, you need to choose the forms for Standing as an independent candidate – Part 2a
Where to find the Nomination Form – part 1
To find the forms Click on the cross
And select the first option – Nomination Papers – which will download as a Word Document.
If you do not have access to a printer, please contact the Clerk and she will be able to provide printed copies.
If you need Electoral numbers for you or your proposer and seconder, the Clerk will be pleased to help.
However, any other queries should be directed to the Elections Team at Cherwell District Council – democracy@cherwell-dc-gov.uk or call 01295 221534.
All nomination papers should be hand delivered to the Elections Team at Bodicote House by appointment (01295 221534) between 10am and 4pm on weekdays from Tuesday 28 March 2023 to Tuesday 4 April 2023.
Further information about the elections is available on the Elections page
Bicester Heritage will be opening their doors again on Sunday 23 April 2023.
The Scramble promises visitors the chance to experience historic motoring at its best, through a curated display of classic cars, open workshop doors and lots of surprises for the family along the way.
You will be able to visit the 45 industry-leading specialist businesses based in their restored historic buildings at Bicester Heritage. Family and dog friendly, the Scramble is a wonderful way to while away the weekend hours in the company of some spectacular machines.
Local residents and their families are more than welcome to attend the event and make the most of a 50% discount on full price tickets with the promocode: BristolBoxkite
