We are closed all day for training.

Posted on behalf of Oxfordshire County Council
TRAFFIC REGULATION NOTICE

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT, 1984

 Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984, that the Oxfordshire County Council

TEMPORARILY PROHIBITS THE USE OF THE HIGHWAY

BY ALL MOTOR VEHICLES

        LOCATION:      Witney, A40 (both lanes of the westbound carriageway only, from the Ducklington roundabout to the new roundabout by Downs Road) 

        REASON:                For police investigations and public safety

        DURATION:      Starting on 13 February 2019 (8pm to 9pm)

                                 (Emergency Traffic Regulation Notices cover a

 maximum of 21 days)

        ACCESS:         Will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for frontages within the closed section of road, subject to the progress of the works

Owen Jenkins, Director for Infrastructure Delivery

Communities

                                                                                                                        Date: 05/02/2019

For further information contact Oxfordshire County Council Highways on 0345 310 1111

Quick update from the Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley Local Resilience Forum teleconferences held this morning, the latest update from the Met office below.

The main headlines are:

Weather: The Amber weather warning issued at 0408 was lifted earlier than predicted, however there will still be persistent snow across Oxfordshire and especially on the higher ground. Our main concern for the next 48 hours will be very cold temperatures and ice on untreated roads & pavements.

Incidents: currently there are no incidents in Oxfordshire / Thames valley requiring a coordinated response, there are several power outages but these are being restored as we speak.

Schools: only a small handful of schools are open today, school closure web page fully up to date.

Transport & Road network: As expected there is some impact locally, but the main road network is running well with no report of serious delay. Local bus services are running a reduced service in areas, but as the day progress’s and gritters start to cover these secondary routes, it is hoped buses will be back to normal service.

Health: No concerns from any of the health departments, South Central Ambulance are providing an expected service.

Great advice from these agencies with regard to travelling in snow and ice if the forecast proves correct. Take care walking too. Allow yourself plenty of time whatever the journey. Don’t rush.

POSTED ON BEHALF OF OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Temporary Road Closure and “No Waiting” restriction at : Witney, Witan Way & Langdale Gate Round-about

In the interests of public safety, it will be necessary for Oxfordshire County Council to close the road and impose a ‘No Waiting’ restriction as detailed above to facilitate Micro-Asphalt Surfacing.

A temporary Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate from 30/03/2019. 
The anticipated completion date is 31/03/2019. (Each day from 08:00 hrs to 16:00 hrs).

A Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and restriction and will operate on the days shown above.

Please note that Notices for urgent works can last up to 5 consecutive days only.

Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for those frontages within the closure area, subject to the progress of the works and liaison with the works supervisor.
The “No Waiting” restriction means that wherever there are in place yellow “No Waiting” cones, you will not be able to park vehicles on the highway.

SUGGESTED ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: The alternative routes for traffic are 
Via combination of Witan Way – Welch Way – Ducklington Lane – Station Lane – Witan Way and Vice-versa.

A copy of the drawing showing the extent of the closure and restriction and also the alternative route for traffic is attached.

Further information regarding the works may be obtained by contacting Oxfordshire County Council on 0345 310 11 11.

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If you are wondering about the progress of the pavement repairs in Market Square, we have today received an update from Oxfordshire County Council.
The delay in finishing is due to a wait for delivery of some bollards and railings. These are to protect pedestrians from the drop, and to guide them to a safer place to cross.
The holes in the surface are for the installation of these items and once they are in place the permanent surface will be laid and the whole area will have a satisfactory and tidy appearance.
In the meantime the plastic barriers need to remain to guide pedestrians away from the unfinished surface.
As and when we hear any more news we will post it in our news feeds for you. Hopefully the required equipment will arrive soon and the work will be completed.

Are you wondering what’s happening with all the rescued poppies from the poppy mile? Here’s one really great idea that we have arranged today with Lorraine. Lorraine makes hats for the Innocent big knit fund raiser. Every hat donated raises 25p for Age UK which is a brilliant new purpose for our poppies! She is also in touch with RBL and will make some for them so that they can be sold to raise money for the poppy appeal. We really love this idea, it’s just one of the ways in which all those magnificent poppies will be recycled to raise money for good causes. If you or an organisation you are part of would like some poppies to help raise funds or to re-use the poppies in a meaningful way please get in touch and let us know all about it. We’d love to hear from you and will be standing by with armfuls of rescue poppies!

Witney Town Council Opening times over the Christmas period are as follows:
Monday 24th – Closed
Tuesday 25th – Closed
Wednesday 26th – Closed
Thursday 27th – 8.30-5
Friday 28th – 8.30-4.30
Monday 31st – Closed
Tuesday 1st January – Closed
Wednesday 2nd January – 8.30-5

we would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a peaceful and happy Christmas and New Year.

Tower Hill Cemetery will be open and the bollards lowered from 5:pm on Friday 21st December to 9:am on Wednesday 2nd January

The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Thames Valley, Anthony Stansfeld, has launched a surveyseeking the public view on an increase in the police element of the council taxby £2 a month*

On Thursday 13th December the Home Secretary announced the provisional police funding settlement for 2019/20. In response to the exceptional operational demands on the police,particularly in areas such as Thames Valley, the Government is increasing the funding available to PCCs by up to £813 million. However, this is provided all PCCs increase the police portion of the council tax by £2 a month or £24 a year(equivalent for a Band D property), which, collectively, will raise £509 million of the £813 million increase in funding.

Anthony Stansfeld said: “The Thames Valley Police budget has been cut by £101 million over the last eight years which has resulted in significant cuts to police officer and staff numbers. This year the Government has encouraged all PCCs to raise the policing element of the council tax precept for all households. To prevent further damaging cuts to policing and restore some important frontline policing capability I would like to make use of this Government advice and raise the council tax precept accordingly.

“Demand on police forces nationally has risen significantly in the last year as a result of an increase in non-crime business, higher crime numbers, the increasing complexity of crime, and the increasing reach of criminals both physically and via technology. Throughout this Thames Valley Police has been efficient and effective but having already faced significant cuts since 2010/11 the process of identifying new cash savings is becoming ever more challenging. However, we are committed to making policing even more efficient and have already identified over £4m of new savings in 2019/20.”

“My focus for the future continues to be on delivering strong neighbourhood policing for all of the communities across the Thames Valley whilst addressing the serious threats and hardship posed by criminals. With this in mind the extra cash generated from the proposed increase in council tax will be spent on operational policing. The draft budget for 2019/20 includes additional funding to increase local frontline policing, recruit more investigators and improve contact management with the aim to reduce call waiting times on 101 calls.”

The survey and more information, including the proposed amounts from each council tax band can be found by visiting: https://bit.ly/2QEkGkk

Closing Date: Wednesday 9th January at 5pm

*this is the equivalent for a Band D property. The increase for other property Bands is set out in the table available with the survey on the above link.

Sarah Stokes

Communications and Engagement Officer

Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner

The Union flag will be flying at half mast today to mark a repatriation which is taking place this afternoon.

Repatriation Notification

We have been advised by RAF Brize Norton that the Repatriation of Lt Steven Clark, UK MCC Bahrain Royal Navy will take place on Tuesday 18th December 2018.

The aircraft will land at approx 1.30pm. It is estimated that the cortege will pass the Memorial Garden at approximately 3pm, reaching the John Radcliffe Hospital approximately 4pm
Norton Way will be closed from approx. 1.30pm, whilst Station Road, Brize Norton, will be closed for approximately 10 minutes once the cortege leaves Britannia Gate at RAF Brize Norton.

There will be road closures in place at the Marston Ferry Road / Cherwell Drive Junction, Marston Road / Cherwell Drive Junction, and at the mini roundabout by the entrance to the John Radcliffe Hospital. Please expect severe delays in this area whilst the road closures are in operation.
The weather forecast for Tuesday is expected to be heavy rain with a fresh breeze.

Please note that times are subject to change at short notice and we advise that you check again by visiting www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/repatriations or call 01865 816345.