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HS2 Community: Drop-in sessions

HS2 COMMUNITY DROP-IN SESSIONS We will be holding our first drop-in session at Chipping Warden Village Hall in May. This will be an opportunity to come and speak with members of the delivery teams (both from Fusion and HS2). We will be continuing to hold monthly drop-in sessions within the wider community to discuss the plans and developments of the scheme. Fusion are working with local communities to keep them informed, and will provide dates in advance of impactful works, ranging from meetings with local community stakeholder groups, to holding further resident engagement events. * * * * * * * First Event on Tuesday 8 May 2018 from 11am to 2pm Further events Tuesday 12 June 2018

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Proposed new J11 services – AGAIN?!

Apologies for those who have seen this item already - we are re-posting it as the auto-email notifying you of new posts has been offline for a few days. Please do read this very important message. Most residents of Wardington will have received a further letter from Cherwell Council planning department about amendments to the application for a new service station on the A361 at J11 of the M40. The letter states that the layout of the buildings has been altered and the previously proposed hotel removed. The Editor of this website is firmly opposed to this proposal and would like to urge all residents of a similar opinion to comment on the Planning Portal here: https://www.publicaccess.cherwell.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=OPQVWTEMK8A00. Comments can also

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Proposed new J11 services – AGAIN?!

Most residents of Wardington will have received a further letter from Cherwell Council planning department about amendments to the application for a new service station on the A361 at J11 of the M40. The letter states that the layout of the buildings has been altered and the previously proposed hotel removed. The Editor of this website is firmly opposed to this proposal and would like to urge all residents of a similar opinion to comment on the Planning Portal here: https://www.publicaccess.cherwell.gov.uk/online-applications/submitComment.do?action=submitComment&activeTab=neighbourComments. Comments can also be emailed to DM.comments@cherwell-dc.gov.uk. A few facts to consider when deciding whether or not to comment: There is a large Premier Inn already at J11, and Ermont Way service station is a few meters beyond this.

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M40 J11 Services – Cut-off date 28th Dec.

If you are opposed to the construction of a new service station and associated infrastructure at the Banbury junction of the M40 it is vital that you register your objection by December 28th 2017. Nigel Bankes, Chair of Wardington Parish Council: "It is vital that residents submit their opposition to this planning proposal by 28th Dec, the final cut off date. Objections should be sent by email to planning@cherwell-dc.gov.uk ref 17/01044/F or click the button below to comment directly on the website (registration required). "Numbers matter in situations such as this and Euro Garages have cynically submitted their application over the Christmas period when everyone's attention is elsewhere." Wardington Parish Council has objected to this application on

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HS2 Disaster’s Petition

HS2 Disaster's Petition Below you have the opportunity to have your say and stop this project , “Chris Grayling MP: Cancel HS2 Immediately and cut all its funding..” This is extremely important and if you agree, then please sign and forward it too.. Here’s the link: https://www.change.org/p/chris-grayling-mp-cancel-hs2-immediately-and-cut-all-its-funding?utm_medium=email&utm_source=petition_signer_receipt&utm_campaign=triggered&share_context=signature_receipt&recruiter=32512334 Wardington HS2 Action Group

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HS2 proposed mitigation measures on A361 affecting Wardington

HS2 proposed mitigation measures on A361 affecting Wardington The link below is the Wardington Parish Council's response to OCC Highways, in respect to the HS2 proposed mitigating measures to the A361. This was also sent to HS2 In summary the HS2 proposals cover:- Carriageway widening to three bends through the village. Changes/movement to speed limit signs with vehicle activated signs on entrance to village, with various road markings. Installation of a puffin crossing for the bus stop, (unlikely to be approved by OCC). Additional chevron signing at the bottom of Williamscot Hill. HS2_MitigatingMeasuresResponse_Jun2017 Wardington Parish Council

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Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting – 18th April 2017

Minutes of the Wardington Parish Council Meeting Location: Wardington Memorial Hall Date: Tuesday, 18th April, 2017 (7:30pm) In Attendance: Mr G Page (Chairman), Mr M Patterson, Mr I Franklin, Mr G Martin, Mr K Atack (District Councillor), Mr B Jarrett (Clerk) Parishioners: Ms C Jokumsen, Mr N Bond. Apologies: Mr N Bankes, Mr A Crossley, Mrs A Pascoe 1. Minutes of previous meetings. (21st March, 2017) approved and signed. 2. Matters arising from previous minutes. 2.1 HS2 Update Mr G Page reported that the Wardington HS2 Action Group was meeting with OCC Highways on the 27th April for an update on the HS2 mitigation measures and how these are addressing the points listed in the OCC Risk Register. Ms Jokumsen and

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HS2 Action Group – House of Lords Select Committee Hearing

HS2 ACTION GROUP House of Lords Select Committing Hearing - July 20th 2016 Location:12:25pm, Houses of Parliament. Present: Committee:, Charles Holbech ,Malcolm Patterson, Bob Jarrett . The hearing began with Charles Holbech giving a summary of the petition: There would be 1,000 HS2 HGVs and 204 LGVs through Wardington daily. That represented two per minute in a 10 hour period, and this would seriously affect the quality of life in Wardington. He outlined that the volume of HGVs using the A361 is to carry spoil from Greatworth and Turweston, for use at Lower Boddington, a distance of 27 miles. Wardington would not cope with this volume of traffic and it would be unsafe. Following the Commons Select Committee report and

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Wardington, A361 Williamscott Hill – Road closure 18 July for 2 weeks

Temporary Traffic Regulation Order – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Road Closure and weight restriction – at Wardington, A361 Williamscott Hill In the interests of public safety it will be necessary for Oxfordshire County Council to close a short section of A361at Williamscott near Wardington to facilitate carriageway resurfacing works. Also to implement a temporary weight limit restriction on the side roads off the A361 at Williamscott, leading to Chacombe and Upper Wardington. A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate from 18 July 2016. The estimated duration of the works is 2 weeks. Notice of intention to make the Order will be published in the local press. Access

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HS2 traffic video

During Tuesday evening's HS2 update meeting Charles Holbech referred to a video created by Sam Young showing the unsuitability of the A361 through Wardington to handle the volume of proposed construction traffic. We're pleased to be able to add this to the Wardington website. Thanks go to Sam Young for making this film.

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