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A message from Thames Valley Police With the recent increase in the cost of fuel, domestic heating oil is becoming a target for thieves. Following these simple ideas can act as a deterrent. Don’t be left out in the … CCTV can deter thieves and record any tampering or theft Oil levels check these often and report any irregularities Location of your oil tank, so it is in view of the property Defensive planting can deter thieves, grow prickly hedges Consider using security lighting to illuminate your tank, use an alarm for oil levels or build a cage around the tank. It is difficult to secure such a valuable asset as it is kept outside, often in full view and has

The Church bells will be rung on Wednesday, 9th September at 10.00am to celebrate the Queen becoming the longest ever reigning monarch.  

To kick off the new film night season to take place in the Memorial Hall, on Friday 25th September we will be screening the Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.  Doors open 7.15pm - film commences at 8pm.  The interval will include a raffle prize draw and a complimentary ice cream.

TARGETING SUMMERTIME ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR Cherwell District Council and Thames Valley Police have joined forces over the summer to combat noise complaints and antisocial behaviour through Operation Jazz. Operation Jazz swings into action every Friday and Saturday night from 9pm to 3am until 12 September. A key focus for Operation Jazz will be to target known gathering spots for underage drinking, street drinking and house parties. "Over the years we have seen a rise in underage parties, with or without an adult present. It's not unknown for these to get out of hand after they've been highlighted on social media and uninvited guests turn up. We aim to ensure parties are brought under control or stopped if crime or  disorder may occur - not least because these types

Thames Water is appealing to customers to help identify privately owned sewage pumping stations. Thames Water will take responsibility for around 4,000 pumping in October 2016, but needs to track down 1,800 currently off its radar. New legislation means sewage pumping stations, which power wastewater away from properties and out into the public sewer pipe network, currently owned and maintained by customers will become legally owned and operated by the local water company. The pumping stations are found in all shapes and sizes, and can be in places where there are a number of properties needing to connect to the public sewer network. Customers will know they have one as they’ll be paying to maintain and power them. Jerry White, of