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Action Plan 2023–26
The PC has developed an Action Plan with a mission 'To enhance the quality of life for the community of Deddington, Clifton and Hempton, to preserve and expand recreational, sports and other facilities in the parish, to maintain the parish identity as it expands with new development, and to encourage a community spirit.' Read the 2023–26 Action Plan here.
20mph speed limits – parishioners’ verdict, November 2022
Oxfordshire County Council has approved £8 million in its 2022–23 budget, to fund a three-year programme rolling out 20mph speed limits on roads across the county. They have undertaken to pay the legal fees underpinning the project and the cost of basic signage – providing 20mph roundels.
At least 70 communities across Oxfordshire have signed up for 20mph limits. Deddington parish is eligible and our county councillor, Arash Fatemian, would support us if the parish favoured them too.
The parish council conducted a survey in October 2022, via leaflets distributed to every household and Survey Monkey, to find out what parishioners thought about the possibility of 20mph limits in Clifton, Deddington village and Hempton.
The linked documents show an analysis of the voting and additional comments from respondents. In brief, large majorities voted for 20mph limits in Hempton and Clifton; a majority, but more modest, voted for the limit in Deddington village.
To see the 20mph speed limit survey results, click here
And Additional Comments from parishioners are here
At least 70 communities across Oxfordshire have signed up for 20mph limits. Deddington parish is eligible and our county councillor, Arash Fatemian, would support us if the parish favoured them too.
The parish council conducted a survey in October 2022, via leaflets distributed to every household and Survey Monkey, to find out what parishioners thought about the possibility of 20mph limits in Clifton, Deddington village and Hempton.
The linked documents show an analysis of the voting and additional comments from respondents. In brief, large majorities voted for 20mph limits in Hempton and Clifton; a majority, but more modest, voted for the limit in Deddington village.
To see the 20mph speed limit survey results, click here
And Additional Comments from parishioners are here
Snow Wardens and Winter Plan 2022–23
We're looking for more community-minded volunteers to help their neighbours during snowy or frosty conditions by shovelling snow or spreading salt on pavements in the areas where they live. Some of the members of the present team are getting on a bit and we need younger muscle! We haven't had to call on the team in recent years, but we need to be prepared if bad weather were to hit us.
Snow wardens are important and valued members of pour community. We are totally dependent on them to keep our roads, pavements and footpaths safer for everyone throughout the winter – particularly for elderly and vulnerable residents who cannot help themselves. The scheme is a great way of getting communities working together during bad weather. We also encourage businesses who want to do their bit by clearing snow from around their places of work.
Don’t be deterred from shifting snow yourself for fear of legal repercussions. According to the Government website: ‘There’s no law stopping you from clearing snow and ice on the pavement outside your home or from public spaces. It’s unlikely you’ll be sued or held legally responsible for any injuries on a path if you have cleared it carefully.’
The project has been set up by the PC in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council and Cherwell District Council and is based on similar operations already up and running in many towns and cities across the country.
If you would like to join the Snow Warden volunteers, please contact Clive Snashall on clivesnashall.dpc@gmail.com.
The Parish Council's Winter Plan 2022-23 is here
Snow wardens are important and valued members of pour community. We are totally dependent on them to keep our roads, pavements and footpaths safer for everyone throughout the winter – particularly for elderly and vulnerable residents who cannot help themselves. The scheme is a great way of getting communities working together during bad weather. We also encourage businesses who want to do their bit by clearing snow from around their places of work.
Don’t be deterred from shifting snow yourself for fear of legal repercussions. According to the Government website: ‘There’s no law stopping you from clearing snow and ice on the pavement outside your home or from public spaces. It’s unlikely you’ll be sued or held legally responsible for any injuries on a path if you have cleared it carefully.’
The project has been set up by the PC in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council and Cherwell District Council and is based on similar operations already up and running in many towns and cities across the country.
If you would like to join the Snow Warden volunteers, please contact Clive Snashall on clivesnashall.dpc@gmail.com.
The Parish Council's Winter Plan 2022-23 is here
Code of Conduct 2023
The Parish Council's 2023 Code of Conduct is here
A load of old rubbish?
Litter and litter bins say a lot about whether we care what our villages look like to the outside world – and a lot of ours are pretty tatty. We have 31 bins across the parish, and we estimate at least 14 urgently need to be replaced.
Some, like in Horsefair and in Castle Street, date back to the 1980s and carry details of businesses long gone. Some are open to the elements and prove tricky for the stewards to empty when the contents are wet and soggy. Some, especially those on the Market Place greens, are constantly full to overflowing with contents spilling out.
So in autumn 2022 the Parish Council is on a mission to replace the grotty ones. And we’re looking for local businesses and organisations to help cover the cost by sponsoring a bin. The idea is that they pay a one-off sum of £400 which covers the plaque, installation and maintenance, while the PC will own the bin, and will be responsible for routine emptying..
The dark green plastic bins will be hooded and lockable, with either fixing bolts or ballast for stability. There will be a self-adhesive A5 panel which will display the wording ‘Bin sponsored by XXX’ for simplicity and uniformity. We plan to install all the new bins at the same time, probably early 2023.
Some, like in Horsefair and in Castle Street, date back to the 1980s and carry details of businesses long gone. Some are open to the elements and prove tricky for the stewards to empty when the contents are wet and soggy. Some, especially those on the Market Place greens, are constantly full to overflowing with contents spilling out.
So in autumn 2022 the Parish Council is on a mission to replace the grotty ones. And we’re looking for local businesses and organisations to help cover the cost by sponsoring a bin. The idea is that they pay a one-off sum of £400 which covers the plaque, installation and maintenance, while the PC will own the bin, and will be responsible for routine emptying..
The dark green plastic bins will be hooded and lockable, with either fixing bolts or ballast for stability. There will be a self-adhesive A5 panel which will display the wording ‘Bin sponsored by XXX’ for simplicity and uniformity. We plan to install all the new bins at the same time, probably early 2023.
Annual Parish Report May 2022
How Deddington started getting back to 'normal' after the Covid pandemic. Click here to see a copy of the 2022 reports (large file, takes time to open)
Dog fouling
There has been an increase in the number of instances of dog fouling in the village. Parishioners are reminded that anyone allowing a dog in their charge to foul any area to which the public has access is committing an offence. The Council uses residents' money to provide bins across the parish for the use of dog owners so please use them as dog mess is a health hazard.
Cherwell District Council is responsible for monitoring dog fouling, the issue of fixed penalty notices and for initiating court proceedings against offenders. By law dog owners must pick up any mess made by their dogs. If owners do not clear up behind their dog and evidence is available Cherwell District Council will investigate and prosecute them. The penalty for not clearing up behind your dog is up to £1,000 if taken to court, but there is also provision for a fixed penalty scheme with a fine of £50 in England. The dog warden will investigate any fouling allegations within the district.
Please use the use dog bins which are located throughout the parish. In 2022 the PC paid Cherwell over £2,500 of taxpayers'money to empty these, so please put them to good use.
Anyone witnessing an incident of dog fouling can report it by contacting environmental services on 01295 227007 or via http://wwwcherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=2206
Cherwell District Council is responsible for monitoring dog fouling, the issue of fixed penalty notices and for initiating court proceedings against offenders. By law dog owners must pick up any mess made by their dogs. If owners do not clear up behind their dog and evidence is available Cherwell District Council will investigate and prosecute them. The penalty for not clearing up behind your dog is up to £1,000 if taken to court, but there is also provision for a fixed penalty scheme with a fine of £50 in England. The dog warden will investigate any fouling allegations within the district.
Please use the use dog bins which are located throughout the parish. In 2022 the PC paid Cherwell over £2,500 of taxpayers'money to empty these, so please put them to good use.
Anyone witnessing an incident of dog fouling can report it by contacting environmental services on 01295 227007 or via http://wwwcherwell.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=2206
Freedom of information
For information available from Deddington Parish Council under the model publication scheme please click here.
'Fix my Street'
Oxfordshire County Council uses the 'Fix my Street' scheme to allow you to report a wide range of problems such as street defects, street lighting problems, potholes, drainage issues, car parking concerns, and other problems that are the responsibility of the county authority. People can report problems online with location details. Once reports have been verified, the council's contractor pledges to fix potholes within 28 days, 24 hours in an emergency or four hours for the most severe category. If you spot a problem and want to get it fixed then try 'Fix my Street'.