The original version of this article contained incorrect information about how the total amount of money that the Management Company can claim back is calculated, taking into consideration the 5% cap. The change is subtle but has quite far-ranging consequences.…
Disappointing news about S106 Open Space contributions
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Next Residents Working Group – Thursday 8 August
The residents working group typically meets monthly discussing issues raised by residents, ideas to develop the Kingsgrove community etc. The meeting is attended by the resident representatives, representatives from Preim and St. Modwen Developments, representatives from the Housing Associations that operate in Kingsgrove. The next meeting…
Meeting notes from Crab Hill Development Forum – 20 June 2024
Notable attendees / apologies Peter Kirby-Harris (Wantage Town Council) attended the Forum for the first time, though Jenny Hannaby (Town, District & County Councillor) and Andrew Crawford (Town and District Councillor) sent in their apologies. Eileen White (Chair of the…
Bus Gate anomaly?
There are now two sets of cameras mounted on lampposts covering the bus gate. Interestingly, the most recent documentation I have seen, namely “Annex 1” of this document, shows the cameras situated on the pedestrian refuge, rather than where they…
Official decision on tenants joining the Kingsgrove Residents Working Group
Recent discussion During the past few months we are aware of the discussions as to whether tenants would be eligible to join the Kingsgrove Residents Working Group as resident representatives, or whether membership would remain as homeowners only. Despite efforts…
Crab Hill Development Forum – Thursday 20 June
The next Crab Hill Development Forum will be held on Thursday 20 June at Wantage Primary Academy. About the Crab Hill Development Forum Occurring once every four months or so, the forum serves as a place to discuss the progress…
Next Residents Working Group – Thursday 1 February
The residents working group typically meets monthly discussing issues raised by residents, ideas to develop the Kingsgrove community, planning events etc. The next meeting is The meeting is attended by the resident representatives, as well as the local Community Development Officer from the…
Bus gate – background information
Important note The first, and arguably one of the most important, point that needs to be made is this: The decision to mandate and implement the bus gate was down to Oxfordshire County Council alone. St. Modwen have had no…
Crab Hill Development Forum – Thursday 25 January
Update My notes from the meeting can be found here. Next meeting The next Crab Hill Development Forum is happening this week and I am planning on attending. Raising issues I have a place on the agenda in order to…