The Neighbourhood Centre in Kingsgrove is almost certain to have an Esquires Coffee Shop, in the unit closest to the Co-op. They applied for planning permission for signage and it was approved this week, so it looks fairly certain. In…
Wantage Community Drop-in Session – Thursday 11 September
Are you new to Wantage? Whether you have just moved into the area or have been here a while, this is an ideal opportunity to gain information to help you connect to your new community! Date: Thursday 11 September 2025 Time: 4 pm – 7pm Location:…
Play Area Works
Please be advised that one of the swings in the play park has been cordoned off after it was reported that some of the bolts were loose on the top bar. Repairs are scheduled to take place on Thursday 28…
Outline planning permission for Fullers Field has been granted
At the meeting of the Vale of White Horse District Council Planning Committee on Wednesday 20 August, the application for outline planning permission for up to 59 dwellings on Fullers Field was unanimously approved. The application went to the committee…
Fun Facts: Understanding Kingsgrove’s Meadow Areas
Some areas of grass on site are not being mown as often and may appear a little untidy or underwhelming to some residents. These are intentional meadow grassland areas — designed to promote biodiversity and ecological health across Kingsgrove. It…
Crime and antisocial behaviour on Kingsgrove – a message from Preim
I would hope that most people would agree that Kingsgrove is a pleasant place to live. Unfortunately incidents, such as those involving thefts from cars last week, do happen occasionally. Understandably distressing as these are, it is important to ensure…
Kingsgrove Community Information Drop-in Session – Wednesday 6 August
To coincide with the official opening of Kingsgrove’s Little Pioneers Nursery, the Kingsgrove Community team will be holding a community drop-in session. Date: Wednesday 6 August 2025 Time: 12 noon – 3pm Location: Between the Co-op and the nursery Who is going…
Message from our new Neighbourhood Policing Officer – please report incidents!
Our new(ish) Neighbourhood Policing Officer, PC Jez Oldroyd was around Kingsgrove on Wednesday 23 July showing around our MP, Olly Glover. Reporting antisocial behaviour Jez’s message was clear in that he needs people to report incidents online (assuming it is…
McCarthy & Stone appeal has been dismissed
As detailed here, McCarthy & Stone appealed to the Planning Inspectorate over the refusal of Vale of White Horse District Council to grant planning permission for 44 retirement apartments on ‘Lot 3’, a.k.a. the ‘pub plot’. The result of that…
Introducing our new Community Development Officer – Zoe Norton!
We have a new Community Development Officer for Kingsgrove and Wellington Gate, Zoe Norton. Last week, I took the opportunity to sit down with Zoe to find out a little more about her.