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Coming to Kingsgrove – Esquires Coffee Shop!
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 related news, the ‘hot food establishment‘ that will be joining Esquires is going to be…
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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: The Lord Nelson, Charlton Road Who will be there? Time and date Pop along any time…
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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 August. Until then, we kindly ask that you do not use the swing until the…
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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 stage because Wantage Town Council had put in an objection. However, no one from the…
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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 is understandable that when people hear ‘wildflower meadow,’ they often picture vibrant displays of poppies,…
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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 to be there? This informal event brings together representatives from: Questions about all aspects of…
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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 appeal has just been published and the appeal has been dismissed. This means that the…
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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.