Exeter Hall will be modernised to create a vibrant, multi-functional community hub that meets the needs of the council and serves a wide range of users.
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Park Hill recreational facilities will be improved and expanded in consultation with stakeholders and residents...
The Bicester Road Cemetery will be extended and made ready for use by 2030.
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Local green spaces under our management will be improved for the benefit of people, nature and climate.
Read More
All property and land will be identified and ‘branded’ in order to raise public awareness, use and appreciation of the facilities we manage.
Read More
Promote our Grants programme, so valuable third-party projects can recieve the funding they deserve
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Develop links with local schools, engaging with our young people and listening to their views.
Support community events and projects by increasing our Councillors' presence and by advising on technical aspects like road closures and licencing requirements.
Read More
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Celebrate our village’s heritage, encouraging intergenerational history projects and supporting local history researchers.
Highlight activities and opportunities, hosting a fresher’s fair-style event to show the many options the village can offer.
Ensure the agreed improvements in the high street are completed
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Press the responsible authorities to provide further improvements across the village
Read More
Promote the village market to help increase footfall
Work with the community to identify how the developments happening around Kidlington can best provide public benefits for our residents.
Read More
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Ensure value for money and community benefit from Stratfield Brake.
Read More
Advocate for better public transport links for our village
Read More
Seek to influence the planning decisions.
Increase the ease with which residents can communicate with us and hear news and updates from us.
Read More
Read More
Engage with the businesses and organisations used by our residents, the district council, county council and other local councils.
KPC Managed Property and Open Spaces
What we are already doing
Work on rebranding is underway.
Wildlife Notice boards are in place at St Mary’s Fields.
What we are aiming to achieve
Provide interpretive boards
Create and make public route and facility maps
Assess potential for additional improvements.
business and organisations
What we are already doing
Host our Parish Website.
Attend meetings with key organisations
What we are aiming to achieve
An increased level of communication with the organisations and businesses in our community.
Park Hill
What we are already doing
The playground has been identified as a priority within the cycle of review and maintenance..
Discussions have started with North Kidlington school and other users.
What we are aiming to achieve
Improvement of the facilities in collaboration with local stakeholders and residents. This could be in the form of one or more of the following options:
- Replacement of the play area
- Enhanced play / outdoor facilities for the local school
- Provision of a wheeled sports park
- Conversion or demolition of the existing hut to provide a small pavilion / local hub
Links with local schools
What we are already doing
Establish links with Gosford School and are meeting with others
We support curriculum activities including visits to our allotments and building bug and birdhouses
What we are aiming to achieve
Build stronger links with our local schools, which enable us to engage with our young people and raise their awareness of local government.
Planning Process
What we are already doing
Reviewing all planning applications for Kidlington and where relevant neighbouring parishes. Suggesting improvements, raising concerns and challenging any that are not appropriate.
Liaising with developers and taking part in consultations throughout the planning process.
What we are aiming to achieve
We will make positive connections with developers and decision-makers to ensure that major new developments in the area will benefit our community and any negative impacts will be minimised/ mitigated
Stratfield Brake
What we are already doing
Challenging OCC on OUFC lease agreement.
What we are aiming to achieve
Grants Programme
What we are already doing
Our grants programme has been refined and made more transparent. Details of how to apply are now available on our website and we are adding details of previous recipients to inspire others.
What we are aiming to achieve
Prioritise our grant funding to maximise community benefits and engagement in ways that support our strategic commitments.
Public Spaces
What we are already doing
Increasing Christmas light budget to include increased presence at the Parade and High Street.
What we are aiming to achieve
For our commercial centres to be vibrant and attractive places to visit, to support the success of our local and independent businesses.
Development Outreach
What we are already doing
Communicating with developers in the area to establish how we can secure benefits for our community.
Using opportunities to speak to residents, such as at Gala Day, to hear ideas and concerns.
What we are aiming to achieve
Develop stronger relationships with existing community forums, to aid our understanding of needs in our area.
Support and utilise community events
What we are already doing
We are increasing Councillor attendance and visibility at local events, including wwearingg lanyardsrrdsds for identification, so residents know who they can turn to for expert local advice and support.
For Residents
What we are aiming to achieve
What we are already doing
Maintain Council offices where residents can come and speak to staff.
A proactive and trustworthy presence on social media and other channels.
An actively used website that is valuable and trusted by our residents.
Publish Councillor contact details for residents to make direct contact.
Frequent digital communications to provide timely updates to residents who subscribe.
Hold an annual parish meeting.
Issue an annual newsletter.
Greater communication with the organisations and businesses in our community.
Host our Parish Website
Public Transport
What we are already doing
Making contacts at the Oxford Technology Park to investigate future possibilities.
Challenging Oxfordshire County Council on road and transport issues
What we are aiming to achieve
Discuss with OCC the possibility of a community bus scheme to provide a service to the villages.
Improved community bus links serving the villages and linking the technology park with Parkway train station
Burial Ground
What we are already doing
The extension site has been identified
We are negotiating with the developers and Cherwell District Council over the planning and commissioning details.
What we are aiming to achieve
A sensitively landscaped area that will meet our nee for burial grounds for many years.
Market
What we are already doing
What we are aiming to achieve
Promote our market with improved signage and advertising
Approach Cherwell District Council with a view to taking over the ownership of the market.
Support and utilise community events
What we are already doing
We are increasing Councillor attendance and visibility at local events, so residents know who they can turn to for expert local advice and support.
What we are aiming to achieve
Raise public awareness and engagement in the Council's work and in local democracy.
Exeter Hall
What we are already doing
Exeter Hall is functional. The working group continues to assess to potential of the whole site.
What we are aiming to achieve
Modernisation of Exeter Hall either through refurbishment or redevelopment in collaboration with commercial partners, other public realm stakeholders (such as OCC and CDC) and potential funding bodies.
Local Green SPaces
What we are already doing
Local green spaces and footpaths have been mapped.
The Coronation Garden has been created with neighbourhood volunteers to keep it maintained
What we are aiming to achieve
We will partner local environmental groups to help increase biodiversity, improve public access, and implement “climate friendly” and sustainable solutions where possible.
High Street
What we are already doing
Working with Cherwell District Council to deliver improvements to the look and feel of our High Street.
What we are aiming to achieve
For our high street to be a more attractive place to visit
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Exeter Hall will be modernised to create a vibrant, multi-functional community hub that meets the needs of the council and serves a wide range of users.
Read More
Read More
Park Hill recreational facilities will be improved and expanded in consultation with stakeholders and residents...
The Bicester Road Cemetery will be extended and made ready for use by 2030.
Read More
Local green spaces under our management will be improved for the benefit of people, nature and climate.
Read More
All property and land will be identified and ‘branded’ in order to raise public awareness, use and appreciation of the facilities we manage.
Read More
Promote our Grants programme, so valuable third-party projects can recieve the funding they deserve
Read More
Read More
Develop links with local schools, engaging with our young people and listening to their views.
Support community events and projects by increasing our Councillors' presence and by advising on technical aspects like road closures and licencing requirements.
Read More
Read More
Celebrate our village’s heritage, encouraging intergenerational history projects and supporting local history researchers.
Highlight activities and opportunities, hosting a fresher’s fair-style event to show the many options the village can offer.
Ensure the agreed improvements in the high street are completed
Read More
Read More
Press the responsible authorities to provide further improvements across the village
Read More
Promote the village market to help increase footfall
Work with the community to identify how the developments happening around Kidlington can best provide public benefits for our residents.
Read More
Read More
Ensure value for money and community benefit from Stratfield Brake.
Read More
Advocate for better public transport links for our village
Read More
Seek to influence the planning decisions.
Increase the ease with which residents can communicate with us and hear news and updates from us.
Read More
Read More
Engage with the businesses and organisations used by our residents, the district council, county council and other local councils.
KPC Managed Property and Open Spaces
What we are already doing
Work on rebranding is underway.
Wildlife Notice boards are in place at St Mary’s Fields.
What we are aiming to achieve
Provide interpretive boards
Create and make public route and facility maps
Assess potential for additional improvements.
business and organisations
What we are already doing
Host our Parish Website.
Attend meetings with key organisations
What we are aiming to achieve
An increased level of communication with the organisations and businesses in our community.
Park Hill
What we are already doing
The playground has been identified as a priority within the cycle of review and maintenance..
Discussions have started with North Kidlington school and other users.
What we are aiming to achieve
Improvement of the facilities in collaboration with local stakeholders and residents. This could be in the form of one or more of the following options:
Links with local schools
What we are already doing
Establish links with Gosford School and are meeting with others
We support curriculum activities including visits to our allotments and building bug and birdhouses
What we are aiming to achieve
Build stronger links with our local schools, which enable us to engage with our young people and raise their awareness of local government.
Planning Process
What we are already doing
Reviewing all planning applications for Kidlington and where relevant neighbouring parishes. Suggesting improvements, raising concerns and challenging any that are not appropriate.
Liaising with developers and taking part in consultations throughout the planning process.
What we are aiming to achieve
We will make positive connections with developers and decision-makers to ensure that major new developments in the area will benefit our community and any negative impacts will be minimised/ mitigated
Stratfield Brake
What we are already doing
Challenging OCC on OUFC lease agreement.
What we are aiming to achieve
Grants Programme
What we are already doing
Our grants programme has been refined and made more transparent. Details of how to apply are now available on our website and we are adding details of previous recipients to inspire others.
What we are aiming to achieve
Prioritise our grant funding to maximise community benefits and engagement in ways that support our strategic commitments.
Public Spaces
What we are already doing
Increasing Christmas light budget to include increased presence at the Parade and High Street.
What we are aiming to achieve
For our commercial centres to be vibrant and attractive places to visit, to support the success of our local and independent businesses.
Development Outreach
What we are already doing
Communicating with developers in the area to establish how we can secure benefits for our community.
Using opportunities to speak to residents, such as at Gala Day, to hear ideas and concerns.
What we are aiming to achieve
Develop stronger relationships with existing community forums, to aid our understanding of needs in our area.
Support and utilise community events
What we are already doing
We are increasing Councillor attendance and visibility at local events, including wwearingg lanyardsrrdsds for identification, so residents know who they can turn to for expert local advice and support.
For Residents
What we are aiming to achieve
What we are already doing
Maintain Council offices where residents can come and speak to staff.
A proactive and trustworthy presence on social media and other channels.
An actively used website that is valuable and trusted by our residents.
Publish Councillor contact details for residents to make direct contact.
Frequent digital communications to provide timely updates to residents who subscribe.
Hold an annual parish meeting.
Issue an annual newsletter.
Greater communication with the organisations and businesses in our community.
Host our Parish Website
Public Transport
What we are already doing
Making contacts at the Oxford Technology Park to investigate future possibilities.
Challenging Oxfordshire County Council on road and transport issues
What we are aiming to achieve
Discuss with OCC the possibility of a community bus scheme to provide a service to the villages.
Improved community bus links serving the villages and linking the technology park with Parkway train station
Burial Ground
What we are already doing
The extension site has been identified
We are negotiating with the developers and Cherwell District Council over the planning and commissioning details.
What we are aiming to achieve
A sensitively landscaped area that will meet our nee for burial grounds for many years.
Market
What we are already doing
What we are aiming to achieve
Promote our market with improved signage and advertising
Approach Cherwell District Council with a view to taking over the ownership of the market.
Support and utilise community events
What we are already doing
We are increasing Councillor attendance and visibility at local events, so residents know who they can turn to for expert local advice and support.
What we are aiming to achieve
Raise public awareness and engagement in the Council's work and in local democracy.
Exeter Hall
What we are already doing
Exeter Hall is functional. The working group continues to assess to potential of the whole site.
What we are aiming to achieve
Modernisation of Exeter Hall either through refurbishment or redevelopment in collaboration with commercial partners, other public realm stakeholders (such as OCC and CDC) and potential funding bodies.
Local Green SPaces
What we are already doing
Local green spaces and footpaths have been mapped.
The Coronation Garden has been created with neighbourhood volunteers to keep it maintained
What we are aiming to achieve
We will partner local environmental groups to help increase biodiversity, improve public access, and implement “climate friendly” and sustainable solutions where possible.
High Street
What we are already doing
Working with Cherwell District Council to deliver improvements to the look and feel of our High Street.
What we are aiming to achieve
For our high street to be a more attractive place to visit