'Towards the Core Strategy'

NEWSLETTER No 107 July 2007 ISSN 0308-9959 Registered Charity No 1116739

‘Towards the Core Strategy’ by Tony Joyce, Chairman

Current Consultation the necessary infrastructure there. Whatever Completion of the current stage of consulta- the outcome, the pressure for more housing tion on preferred options for the city’s Core within the existing city will remain, and the Strategy Document marks another step to- control of this, whilst retaining the city’s wards the new planning regime, in which a unique character, is a major theme of the group of documents, constituting the Local Core Strategy. Development Framework, will supplement The Local Plan and eventually replace the Local Plan in con- The Local Plan 2001-2016 identified 91 de- trolling future development. velopment sites within the city, and speci- For example, the West End Area Action fied the acceptable range of uses for each – Plan has just been submitted to the Secretary housing, student accommodation, university of State, and will be subject to examination or hospital, business and others. It also con- in January 2008. A series of Supplementary firmed three areas of safeguarded land (i.e. Planning Documents on such topics as af- land reserved for possible future develop- fordable housing, parking standards, tele- ment) at Summertown (despite our objec- communications and developers’ contribution), at Peartree and at Barton. To revise tions are being added. and supplement this list, the city has now produced a draft Strategic Housing Land The demand for new housing Availability Assessment. This attempts to At the same time, the South East Plan, assess the capacity of all the land within the which will supersede the Oxfordshire Struc- city that might be available to meet whatever ture Plan, has now completed its examina- housing targets the approved South East tion in public and is expected to receive gov- Plan finally imposes. Consultation on the ernment approval in 2008. Whilst many of draft SHLAA has naturally raised anxiety, as the plan’s policies are already accepted, a it is at least possible that the supply of critical outcome for Oxford and the sur- brownfield land coming forward will be in- rounding area will be the decisions on the sufficient, and some difficult decisions will numbers and distribution of housing in the have to be taken on where development on region. The demand for housing in the South green space will have the least detrimental East is clear, as is the need for affordable effects. housing, particularly for key workers. For Oxford, the argument lies between those fa- Windfall sites vouring an expansion of the city boundary The other unknown factor in this calculation into the surrounding Green Belt and those is the number of so-called “windfall sites” – supporting the county’s policy of expansion those which emerge unexpectedly without of the country towns, with enhancement of being counted in the original predictions.

Protecting our Heritage ~ Appreciating our City ~ Shaping our Future Windfall sites have always figured largely in in accordance with the West End Area Ac- Oxford’s housing provision, and have been a tion Plan. major factor in the city’s consistent achieve- On the housing front, the city is developing ment of higher housing completions than the a Supplementary Planning Document on the targets set. Balance of Dwellings to address the prob- Conflicting demands lem (of which we have constantly warned!) Housing and student accommodation are of the conversion of modest family houses not the only factors exerting pressure on into smaller units, with nearly all new build scarce space. The Core Strategy must also being 1 or 2 bed flats. It seems likely that deal with the demand from other develop- policies will be developed to discourage fur- ment. How much room remains in the city ther conversions in the worst affected areas for its traditional activities and wealth gen- and to influence the balance of unit sizes in erators to be allowed to expand, and how new developments, to improve the propor- will new jobs, without matching accommo- tion of family housing. dation close at hand, exacerbate the already Barton acute problems of commuter travel? The safeguarded site at Barton could offer Sustainability and innovation some interesting possibilities, since it would Against this background, and the require- require a link bridge over the ring road ments of a more sustainable future, the Strat- which might be combined with the badly egy must try to decide what sort of city we needed link from the Northern Bypass to the want to maintain, and how this is to be JR Hospital. A mix of housing and other uses achieved. here could provide accommodation for hospital staff and some regeneration opportuni- It stresses innovation to tackle climate ties for the rest of Barton – perhaps also an- change, minimising the use of natural re- other bus route linking Barton to the city sources, conserving and enhancing the city’s centre, easing bus pressure on the London outstanding heritage and its most prized Road. green spaces. It supports carefully managed growth and innovation in areas where Ox- In conclusion ford already excels: education, healthcare, Overall, the plans already on the table con- scientific research and manufacturing. At stitute a huge volume of new work for the last we see acknowledgement that tourism construction industry, whose capacity will needs to be managed to maximise its benefits be sorely strained. John Ashdown entitled to the city. It aims to enhance the character one of his previous reviews of new building and role of neighbourhood and district cen- in the city “What a lot of Cranes!” One can tres and to focus special treatment on regen- only respond: “You ain’t seen nothing yet!” eration areas at Barton, Blackbird Leys, Notes: Northway, Rose Hill and Wood Farm. And it (1) The city’s website has full details of all of the supports innovative ways to reduce the im- documents referred to above – please visit pact of traffic. www.oxford.gov.uk Is there any good news? (2) Details of the county’s Headington Road & London Road Transport Improvements can be In some areas the prospects are encouraging. viewed at www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/londonroad A In the autumn, the two universities will each decision on the final design will be taken by the present to the city council their master plans: county’s Transport Decisions Committee on 6 Sep- for the development of the Radcliffe Infir- tember and implemented in 2 sections, each of mary and Science Area sites; and for approx 24 weeks’ duration. Pullens Lane to Sand- field Road will be completed in 2008 and Sandfield Brookes Headington and Wheatley cam- Road to Wharton Road in 2009, each starting in puses. Oxford and Cherwell Valley College springtime. Very detailed planning of the roadworks is producing major plans for its Oxpens site, will be required to keep disruption to a minimum.

Page 2 Report from the Planning Sub-Committee commodation was to be increased by adding a large box dormer along with side and rear Update on applications mentioned in the March extensions, and then converted to three flats. 2007 Newsletter report: Decisions are still Two new student blocks, proposed at Brookes awaited on plans to convert The Old School, University’s Morrell Hall, John Garne Way, First Turn, Wolvercote. A better proposal for by enlarging and upgrading existing student 1 Lucerne Road, to retain the original house accommodation and adding an extra storey, and erect one new one alongside it, has been which might prove obtrusive in the green permitted. Warneford Hospital, the Park backdrop, were nevertheless permitted in June. Hospital and Warneford Meadow will now go to a Public Inquiry Appeal in the New In May, permission was given only a month Year. At 45 Davenant Road a modified ap- after an application was made for land to the plication to demolish and build flats has not rear of 98 Crescent Road, Cowley Marsh, to been determined. A proposal to build 2 be used for a 3-storey building for five 1-bed houses to the rear of 109 and 110 St Mary’s flats with parking for six cars. 1 Godstow Road was permitted in June, a previous one for Road, Wolvercote was the subject of pro- 4 flats having been refused. Another, to de- posed demolition and redevelopment. The molish 29 Charlbury Road to make way for railway line runs close along one side of this houses and flats, has been withdrawn. fairly large site and restricts the space available for the proposed five 5-bed houses with Many of the 34 applications to which we ob- 10 parking spaces. Oxford Brookes Univer- jected between March and June have not yet sity featured in another application, this time been decided, it seems. for six flagpoles carrying banners announcing In March an application was made to demol- the new use of the buildings of ex-Milham ish 118 and 120 Old Road, Headington and Ford School, Marston Road, now the School replace them by four 4-bed houses: this was of Health and Social Care; some of the ban- permitted in April despite objections about the ners were given permission in June. extra congestion which would be caused. It June’s applications ranged widely. One was was proposed to demolish 10 and 12 Stephen for a mast near the Seacourt Park-&-Ride, Road, Headington, and build a terrace of five Botley Road, to carry apparatus to monitor 3-bed houses, but without access to the rear of wind-speeds for two years, assessing suitabil- three of the houses for cycles and bins: this ity for a wind turbine. Another was for a four- was refused in May. A new Bodleian Library storey extension containing seven 1-bed flats Depository for book storage was proposed on to be attached to a small building, 42 St Osney Mead; its bulk and height, and the Clements Street. There was a proposal to flood risks to that particular site, cause much convert a 3-bed house, 37 Phipps Road, to 3 concern – the application may be decided flats – made difficult because the side passage very soon. We questioned an application at 78 had already been infilled, so preventing ac- Marlborough Road for its bizarre room ar- cess between front and back for cycles and rangement, with a bathroom accessed from bins. Also 127 Banbury Road returned with the kitchen, but surprisingly in May this was repeat proposals for extensions. permitted. Gillian Argyle, Mark Barrington-Ward, April brought plans for 17 Bradmore Road, Kate Joyce, Chris Rayson, David Townsend. revised somewhat from those presented three STOP PRESS: Jericho Community Association months earlier (but then withdrawn) for a held an open meeting on 26 June to consider latest semi-basement swimming-pool, alterations to proposals for the old boatyard canalside site. The 150 attendees were unanimously opposed on several bay windows, and much else including many counts: the loss of existing views and mature trees internal alterations, to restore a decrepit from the towpath, and the lack of provision for boat- house to family use: this was permitted in ers to work on their craft both on and out of the wa- May. At 25 Valencia Road, Headington, ac- ter being just some of the overall concerns. Editor

Page 3 Transport Notes The Environment Group, at work .. Whilst there are plenty of people travelling Since its formation in October 2006, this Sub- south from Oxford by train, mainly to Lon- Committee has been identifying a range of don, far fewer go in the opposite direction to priorities and gathering like-minded people local destinations. So First Great Western has together to work on them, as follows: decided to encourage more trips to Banbury (1) The Travel Behaviour Group reports: and Bicester by reducing fares. The Cheap Improving Cities: Cutting Traffic was the Day Return between Oxford and Bicester is theme of a recent conference attended by an reduced from £4.50 to £2 and, with a Group- OCS delegate. Renowned architect and urban save ticket enabling 3 or 4 passengers to designer Sir Terry Farrell launched the day travel for the price of 2, 4 people can go for with a presentation on ‘Urban renaissance – key just £1 return. Cheaper than the bus and principles in not allowing the car to dominate’. much quicker! Unfortunately, the benefits are Subsequent speakers discussed the wide- somewhat reduced by the lack of off-peak ranging pros and cons for inner city areas trains on Mondays to Fridays (and no trains when the frequently damaging effects of car at all on Sundays) so only Saturdays offer the dominance are restricted. There were papers cheapest price although standard fares are on Sharing Space (see the following article); also reduced. However, for anyone wanting the economic case for Urban Design (includ- to visit Bicester Village shops there is a direct ing factors such as health, well-being and sat- footpath from Bicester town station. isfaction); the impact of urban design in re- There is also a new Sunday stopping service ducing car use in Copenhagen; and the reduc- between Oxford and Banbury during the tion of car traffic in Frieburg. Other speakers summer, until 9 September. This is designed described best practice in Speed Management; to make it possible to walk sections of the Ox- how a local authority might adopt a Sustain- ford Canal and access the boat hire business able Supplementary Planning Document; at Lower Heyford. Tackley and Kings Sutton community involvement in tackling car stations are also adjacent to the canal. A £3 dominance; and how to create Car Clubs, ticket allows unlimited travel between Oxford which reduce car dependency. and Banbury for the day (on FGW trains From this, the Society has gained a useful set only). This service is the result of co- of background papers to help us develop fur- operation between FGW, Oxfordshire Nar- ther the dialogue on how to improve accessi- rowboats, British Waterways, the Ramblers’ bility within the city while enhancing the role Association and local councils. of the city’s streets as spaces for everyone. Although at the time of writing it is difficult Shared space – Hamilton-Baillie Associates to imagine anyone wanting to swim at Hink- have been commissioned by Oxford Univer- sey in the current unseasonable weather, sity Estates Directorate to produce a proposal those wanting to reach the parks and pools for the re-design of the junction between can use the Redbridge – Peartree P & R sevice Parks Road and South Parks Road in Oxford. 300 which now stops additionally at Lake The Directorate invited OCS to a recent pres- Street between between 10 am and 3.30 pm entation of this proposal by Ben Hamilton- Mondays – Fridays, all day on Saturdays and Baillie1 and Paola Spivach2. (Readers should visit Sundays, until 30 September. http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/estates/travel/ox I refer readers to Paul Cullen’s article on parksrd.pdf for their report.) Streets for People (page 5) for details of free Ben Hamilton-Baillie advocated a return to the bus travel with OBC, Stagecoach and Thames principles of space sharing that existed before Travel bus companies for accompanied under our streets became divided into territories 16 year-olds on Saturday 22 September. that restrict access to certain groups of users. David Townsend, Transport Secretary

Page 4 Proposals to achieve this end involve a reduc- Council’s website at www.oxford.gov.uk and tion of the speed limit to 20 miles per hour in search for ‘Streets for People’. the vicinity of the junction (the slower drivers Paul Cullen, Convenor, Travel Behaviour Group go, the wider their perspective on their sur- (2) ‘Cleaner, Greener, Kinder Oxford’ advise: roundings); and the elimination of kerbs so as Trees at Said Business School: at our highly to create a space in which people on foot successful “A Cleaner Oxford – Lessons from make choices about their movements in the Eden” event in May, many people asked expectation that drivers and cyclists will re- about the lovely trees with outstanding pur- spond to their presence in the space. ple blossom in the Said School’s courtyard. Those who have tried to cross the street on Native to China, these are Foxglove Trees so foot in the vicinity of the junction will appre- named because of the resemblance of the ciate the difficulties experienced there at pre- flowers to our native foxglove, although they sent. Shared Space principles depend for their are not related. The official name is Paulownia success on the right ‘mix’ of different users, tormentosa in the family Scrophulariaceae. The and groups representing people with sight fruit is especially interesting in that it is big and mobility difficulties urge caution. There and hard and yet when ripe releases many, are already shared spaces in Oxford, eg the many winged seeds. A search of the Internet Cowley Road shopping area and Queen for ‘foxglove tree’ will yield more information. Street. The Society believes the principle Forest of Oxford will take part in Streets for could be particularly relevant to London People Day (see Paul Cullen’s previous article Road, the High, Norfolk & Castle Streets on this page) on Saturday, 22 September. Their amongst others. stall in Broad Street will have information and 1 Ben Hamilton-Baillie is one of the three advisory experts on “Shared Space” for five European countries leaflets, and will collect signatures for a peti- developing a range of practical projects to explore in- tion for tree planting in Cornmarket and novative street design. He is also consultant to English Broad Street. Please sign up. Heritage and an enabler for CABE* Space (*Commis- sion for Architecture and the Built Environment). Apple Day on Sunday 7 October between 2 2 Paola Spivach was educated in Italy and the USA. and 5 pm, takes place in the Community Or- Her ten years of professional experience span best practice in European urban design relating to transport chard next to The Trout pub in Wolvercote. planning, traffic calming and road safety. Marion Macleod, Convenor (pro tem) CGK Group Streets for People – the growing popularity of Spring clean Oxford, 2008: Inspired by the Car Free Day (held on 22 September each recent Eden Project talk, the CGK Group has year) has led to a new approach this year, been researching aspects of refuse manage- when it falls on a Saturday. Now called ment in Winchester and is about to visit Streets for People Day, it will be celebrated Cambridge for the same purpose. in central Oxford with a series of events in the More recently, we arranged a meeting at the Broad, and other supporting events elsewhere City Works office in Cowley Marsh with new in the city: Oxford’s three main bus compa- Business Manager, Colin Bailey, and four sen- nies have promised free travel throughout the ior staff: Philip Dunsdon, Peter Dobson, Shaun day for under-16’s travelling with adults. Hutton and Dave Huddle. We also met the Why not enjoy the wide range of events tak- new recycling officer, Lili Briggs, who will be ing place in Broad Street – but do come into working with the universities. In a lengthy the city by bus (bringing the children for free, and open discussion, we focussed on specific of course), or on foot or by bike. areas of concern to us including the general To find out more about this year’s event, for lack of decent, well-designed, emptied-when- suggestions about what you can do to cele- needed, litter bins. brate it as well as how to make a personal We learned that, amongst other initiatives, pledge in support of it, please visit the City the City Council will be launching an anti-

Page 5 chewing gum programme in September; also, paper and an old trunk by advertising them there will shortly be one central telephone on Freecycle – an Internet service and nation- number to ring for all environmental matters wide scheme. (This is an entirely free service, with queries/messages/complaints passed to no money must change hands.) the correct department, including where nec- Search on www.freecycle.org for the Ox- essary to the County Council, e.g. for high- ford Group – one of the most active, with way matters. This will be called NEAT. around 100 'posts' per day. Once registered, For the future, there was positive interest in you can post notice of things you don't want our proposal for a new campaign – ‘Spring any more, or search for things you need – I Clean Oxford 2008‘ – in which City Works, and am about to look for a second-hand garden others, are keen to be involved. CGK Group shed for my allotment. (Ros Weatherall) will continue to develop plans for this. (4) Last, but by no means least, comes an ur- Secondary Schools, Anti-litter campaign: I gent appeal for help: am particularly pleased to be writing that Faced with the relocation away from Oxford within just one year, all six of Oxford’s Sec- of our present Committee Secretary, we need a ondary Schools have cleaner school grounds. new member for the Environment Group: Cheney School has been the most litter free someone to help by circulating agendas and throughout, with plenty of well-placed, well- papers, taking notes at our quarterly meet- used litter bins, that are frequently emptied; ings, and liaising with the Society's Hon Sec- they run a programme led by the teachers for retary. If you can spare some time for this vi- the children to pick up litter regularly. The tal role, please contact Perilla Kinchin, 01865 school has also cleaned up the ditch alongside 510411 or Ros Weatherall, 01865 426805. Cheney Lane – this was not ‘school litter’ but We are always looking for keen volunteers old tyres and televisions. It is for all these to join us. If you are interested in getting reasons that on behalf of the Oxford Civic So- more involved in environmental issues within ciety, Hugo Brunner, Lord Lieutenant of Oxford- the Civic Society, please get in touch. Why shire, will be presenting the shield (which he not do so NOW, before you forget! th has kindly donated) to Cheney School on 16 Ros Weatherall, Convenor, Environment Group – July. The school plans to establish litter man- 01865 426805, [email protected] agement amongst the pupils as a norm; pupils are already setting up their own scheme ¸ for recycling in the school. Peers School has achieved a highly com- New appointments in Oxford mendable improvement throughout the year, City Council Chief Executive Mr Peter Slo- having started from a low level. In recogni- man, aged 47, will take up his post on 20 Au- tion of this, the Civic Society is awarding gust. He has worked for 7 years as CEO of them a Certificate of Commendation. High Peak Borough Council in Derbyshire. A small team of us plan to expand the Cam- Oxford Civic Society officers very much look paign to Oxford’s 37 Primary Schools next forward to meeting and working with him. year. We will keep you informed! OX1 (City Centre Management Group) also Rosanne Bostock, Convenor, Anti-litter Group has a new CEO – Oliver O’Dell, who moves (3) Re-use, rather than recycle: to Oxford from Swindon where he has re- Much of what we throw away or take for recently achieved Business Improvement Dis- cycling could still be in use, if only we could tricit (BID) status for the town centre there. find someone who needs it. In the last month, This appointment comes at a critically signifi- I have successfully re-housed five fire extin- cant time for Oxford in which regard OCS guishers, a single bed, 4 unused rolls of wall- looks forward to working closely with Oliver. Page 6 Colin Bailey joined Oxford City Council Stuart White is, like Vernon, also a recent and as "Head of Operations – Streetscene", in most welcome recruit to Committee. June 2007. Formerly Public Spaces Unit Man- Having lived in Oxford nearly all his life, ager at Ellesmere Port & Neston Borough Stuart has a well-established love of the city Council in Cheshire, Colin’s new responsibili- and its surrounds. ties include Oxford’s Street Cleansing, Refuse His career has been in Collection and Recycling, Trade Waste, Fleet the construction and Transport and Civil Engineering. You industry and it is in will have read that OCS is already working the course of this with Colin! (See ‘Spring clean Oxford’, page 5.) professional capacity Town Hall facilities that Stuart gained first-hand experience

Since the Council opened the new gallery and of the work of the café in 2006, both new spaces have become long-standing OCS Planning Group and its popular with local people and visitors, pop- regular meetings to vet and comment on the ping in to see the latest exhibition or to meet latest applications. friends for a chat in the gallery café. Stuart is keen to try to assist in safeguarding The Town Hall is now open at weekends al- this truly magnificent city: “So much is to hap- lowing for closer co-ordination between the pen to Oxford in the next 15 years that I should Town Hall and museum and an increase in like to participate in the decisions to be made.” visitors to both venues. Information about "What's On" is to be found on the city’s web- Greetings card for 2007-8 site and is now published in a joint leaflet. In response to popular demand, the Cards Later this year, it is hoped to have the new Group has sourced a winter illustration for internal door link between the Museum and 2007-8: “Steps at Radcliffe Camera” is the work Town Hall, as well as the Civic Plate on dis- of local artist and photographer Rachel Harri- play on the ground floor in new exhibition son. The card is available for sale now (see cases. A new digital guided tour of the Town enclosed sample for your use, with this year’s Or- Hall and Museum will be available for hire. der Form). These packs make excellent gifts as Jane Lubbock, Facilities Business Manager well as Christmas, greetings cards or corre- New faces in OCS Committee spondence postcards for personal use. Prices are the same as for last year – a real bargain! Our newly co-opted Note: Executive Committee is very appreciative of Hon Secretary Vernon the Card Group’s efforts throughout the year in Porter has been an Ox- locating appropriate artwork and in making it ford resident for available to members by mail order and at our nearly 40 years and a regular meetings. Editor member of OCS for Membership Application Leaflet over 30. Following a career in IT for the We have enclosed a copy of our newly up- Motor Industry, he recently took early retire- dated leaflet for you to please pass on ment, giving him more time for other things. to friends or neighbours who might like to join us. We aim to increase our total member- With so many major projects currently ac- ship to 1,000 and, commensurately, our influ- tive, OCS has a significant contribution to ence in shaping the future of Oxford. (Further make to the development of our city and leaflets are available from the Membership Secre- Vernon will be helping us to concentrate our tary, or your local library.) collective time and efforts to optimum effect. We are delighted to have him on board. Liz Grosvenor, Membership Secretary

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From Professor James Stevens Curl, 15 Torgrange, From Roger Grosvenor, 15 Lime Walk, OX3 7AB; Holywood, County Down, N Ireland, BT18 0NG, UK [email protected], (01865 765453) [email protected] (tel & fax 02890 415141) Oxford City Cycle Map I am grateful to Ann Spokes Symonds for her syn- opsis of the Erosion of Oxford Day School on Civic Society members who are also cyclists may be 3 February in Rewley House (see lead article, March interested to learn that Cyclox, our local cycle Newsletter no 106 – Editor). campaigning group (www.cyclox.org) was recently commissioned by the County Council to check the It was heart-warming to meet so many old friends accuracy of the City Cycle Map, which has been as well as to make the acquaintance of new ones. available at various outlets for several years. A fee In particular, I enjoyed Mark Barrington-Ward’s was paid to Cyclox for this work. masterly history of planning and architectural near-disasters, as well as my former colleague Two volunteer project co-ordinators put together John Ashdown’s hair-raising adventures as Con- a team of 25 Cyclox members who spent a total of servation Officer. To listen to such professionally 180 hours surveying 15 designated areas of the presented material, wittily and elegantly delivered, city, as well as five circular routes and eight radial was a great pleasure. routes stretching as far as Witney. Errors and It was kind of my old friend, Professor Airs, to omissions were reported back by means of lists, invite me to give the first paper. I was very sur- charts and marked-up maps. A couple of bridges prised, as I had no idea my book** was still re- were found to be missing, as well as dozens of cycle membered at all, let alone regarded as ‘influential’. routes.

However, thirty years has passed since it was pub- Unfortunately, the resulting new map may not be lished and if it changed anything for the better, I published until next year due to financial con- am glad. In those far-off times, the battles seemed straints at the County Council, but the end result to be excessively wearing and terribly time- should be a much-improved product. consuming, and often aroused high emotions, even rage: the tragedy is that this should have been nec- The information gathered on the adequacy of pro- essary in a just and civilised world. vision for cyclists, including photographs, is also As the first Chairman of The Civic Society, I wish being prepared for presentation to a Cycle Net- it well: I am pleased to receive the Newsletter and work Review with the Council. to keep in touch. Oxford is still, in part, a beautiful place: bodies such as The Civic Society are in the Encouragingly, in the Headington and Marston forefront of efforts to keep it thus. areas alone, at least four further improvements to ** Note: ‘The Erosion of Oxford’ (1977), Curl, J.S., cycling provision have taken place since the survey is available from local library services – Editor. was carried out in January this year

Newsletter issued in March, July and November and published by Oxford Civic Society, 67 Cunliffe Close, Oxford OX2 7BJ www.oxfordcivicsoc.org.uk [email protected] Chairman: Tony Joyce, 68 Blenheim Drive, OX2 8DQ (556050) Vice-Chairman: Stephen Brown, 8 Walton Street, OX1 2HG (311535) Hon Secretary: Vernon Porter, 67 Cunliffe Close, OX2 7BJ (557660) Membership Secretary: Liz Grosvenor, 15 Lime Walk, Headington, OX3 7AB (765453) Newsletter Editor: Pauline Martin, 112 Bridge Street, Osney Island, OX2 0DH (250870) Planning Group Convenor: Kate Joyce, 68 Blenheim Drive, OX2 8DQ (556050) Programme Group Convenor: Sheila Glazebrook, 116 Woodstock Road, OX2 7NF (310488)

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