Steventon Oxfordshire Village WebParish Council Monthly News
The Parish Council meeting was held on Tuesday 1st June, attended by 8 Councilors, the Clerk, a member of the public, both our District Councillors and a PCSO.
The PCSO reported that a Number Plate Recognition and Speed Indicating Machine will regularly be used in the village to monitor for stolen/illegal vehicles as well as trying to reduce vehicle speeds. She also reported on crime levels in Steventon which are considered low but included Arson at the youth shelter on St Michaels Green. This was discussed at some length and we would like to hear from as many villagers as possible before we decide on the future of this facility, if there is one. Let us know what you think and/or come to the next meeting to express your views.
It would appear that the distribution of information regarding the new waste collection system has been rather patchy in Steventon. If you have not received a leaflet explaining the new system please contact VWHDC (01235 835591) to ask for it. Speaking of waste the nearest bin to the children’s play area in St Michaels Green suitable for dog waste is at the end of Stonebridge Road. The bins on the Green itself are emptied by the PC warden who tries to recycle as much as possible who, understandably, does not like finding bags of dog mess while doing this.
Don’t forget the Steventon website – www.steventon.info
The next meeting of the Parish Council is Tuesday 6th July, starting at 7pm. All members of the public are welcome and you all have a chance to have your say on village issues at the beginning of the meeting.
Since the PC meeting I have met with the District Council Tree Officer and representatives from The Parochial Charities to discuss the health of trees on The Causeway. A display showing the tree officers recommendations should be available at the next PC meeting
DICK BOSLEY