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CORRECTED: Disappointing news about S106 Open Space contributions
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. The two paragraphs that have been altered are What does “capped at 5%” mean? and…
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Kingsgrove is on the satellite view of Google Maps (finally)!
Lagging somewhat behind Apple Maps, the satellite view of Google Maps has finally been updated to include a lot more of Kingsgrove. Whereas the previous view only had Phase 1a and some of Appletons / Cherry Croft, the new view encompasses most of what has been built so far, meaning it must have been done…
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Final proposals for changes to Oxfordshire County Division boundaries, especially for Kingsgrove
Background The Local Boundary Commission for Oxfordshire have proposed wide-ranging changes to County Division boundaries, i.e. the areas that elect particular county councillors. You could think of the divisions as a similar concept to that of constituencies for MPs. Consultation As detailed in this article, a consultation took place regarding the proposed changes, with the deadline…
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Update on recent grounds maintenance around the Kingsgrove development
In case people are interested, here are some of the tasks that the ground maintenance contractor, Whitings, has been doing over the last couple of weeks. Kingsgrove Public Square Some of the bricks about “The Crown” sculpture needed repointing and one of the grates on the public square was becoming a trip hazard. The water…
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Disappointing news about S106 Open Space contributions
This article has needed to be corrected. As a result, the content will be deleted and it is recommended that the updated version is consulted instead.
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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 is It is a private meeting, but input from residents is very welcome. If you…
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New “county-wide” bus ticket launched!
A new bus ticket has been launched that allow travellers to use virtually all the bus services in the county for one fare. The ticket is called MyBus Oxfordshire and is available as a day ticket (currently £6.50) or a weekly ticket (currently £25). For us in Kingsgrove, the good news is that Thames Travel…
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Roadworks affecting access to Phase 1b on Friday 26 July
We’ve been notified of works taking place this Friday, that will affect access in and out of phase 1B. ACS will be undertaking works on the 2 sections of road highlighted on the below. Access will be maintained by 1 road being open at all times. The works will be completed in 1 day. Phase 1b contains Goodenough…
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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 Trustees for “the hub”) also attended for the first time to present the video of…
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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 currently are. It was my belief that these were the latest approved plans so I…