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Parish Boundary Update System As There Are Different Rules for New Housing for the Different Settlement a Number of Residents Have Ex- Types Winter 2013 Parish Boundary Update System as there are different rules for new housing for the different settlement A number of residents have ex- types. So, for example, part of the new pressed concerns about possible ef- housing target for the period up to 2027 fects of the Community Governance has been allocated to the large villages Review being undertaken by South but none for the smaller villages. Oxfordshire District Council (SODC). Their major concern is Sonning Common is producing a over any changes to the Parish Neighbourhood Plan under new plan- boundaries. ning legislation to exert some control over the new housing which it needs to If changes are made to our bounda- plan for. Over a dozen sites had been ries, what effect will it have on resi- identified by SODC as suitable for new dents? The main practical effects housing in and around Sonning Com- would be that a different Parish mon and one of these sites, known as Council would be responsible and SON13 – land to the north of Blounts that the small element of Council Court Road, west of Johnson Matthey – Tax which pays for the Parish might tical Parish. Our Church Parish extends is in Rotherfield Peppard Parish. change. For example, a Band D property south beyond Blackmore Lane in Son- paid £30.51 in Rotherfield Peppard and ning Common and east as far as Gillots Discussions around the Neighbourhood £53.75 in Sonning Common in the current Road along the Greys Road. You can Plan led Sonning Common Parish Council year. Concern has been expressed of find a map of this boundary at to suggest that its boundary could be fur- changes to postcodes or postal addresses: www.achurchnearyou.com/ ther north and include some parts of this is not the case. Houses in Rotherfield parishfinder.php: search for Rotherfield Rotherfield Peppard. Rotherfield Peppard Peppard Parish have RG9 and RG4 post- Peppard. The above map shows the Parish Council suggested its boundary codes and postal addresses of Rotherfield civil Parish boundary which can also be should include the triangle bounded by Greys, Sonning Common, Peppard Com- found at www.rppc.org.uk. Electoral Peppard Road, Widmore Lane and mon, Kingwood and Wyfold as well as maps are at www.election-maps.co.uk Blounts Court Road. Rotherfield Peppard. Another factor which comes into play Final Terms of Reference for the SODC The Parish is generally the lowest tier of with boundaries is the designation of Community Governance Review were approved at the SODC Council Meeting local government sitting below the Dis- ‘settlements’ by SODC These include th trict and the County; the council is elected four towns (Henley, Wallingford, on 24 October and members of the public to represent voters who live within it. Thame and Didcot), twelve large vil- now have a chance to make suggestions Civil Parishes should not be confused lages (including Sonning Common) and and comments during the consultation with Ecclesiastical Parishes which divide a number of smaller villages including period up to the end of January 2014. a Diocese within the Church of England. Peppard Common, Kingwood Common Comments can be sent to Church Parishes are run by the Parochial and Rotherfield Peppard. However [email protected] or write to Church Council. The last change to the there is no clearly defined boundary for CGR, Legal and Democratic Services, civil Parish Boundary was in 2003 when these settlements – only a statement that South Oxfordshire District Council, Ben- the Wyfold Court Estate was moved into the settlement should include all the son Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, Walling- Peppard from Checkendon, although it contiguously built up area. These settle- ford, Oxon, OX10 8ED. still remains in the Checkendon Ecclesias- ments have significance in the Planning David Hammond Editorial and adjoining land and dwellings across Peppard News is a community newspaper published to the Stoke Row Road. If you have by Peppard News Publications with financial support Proposed boundary changes are the hottest from Rotherfield Peppard Parish Council, and is views on this topic, please do write to distributed free to almost all households in the eccle- topic in Peppard today, and the signifi- the SODC, as suggested above by Mr siastical and civil parishes of Peppard. Views ex- cance is explained by Parish Council Hammond. pressed are not necessarily those of Peppard News chairman David Hammond. The map pro- Publications or of the RPPC unless stated as such. I will introduce myself as your new vided by Mr Hammond illustrates his un- Peppard News is also available by e-mail. Editor, following Tony Treglown’s derstanding of the proposal of the Sonning Issues: Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter Common Parish Council to take in an area move from the parish. My wife and I have lived in Peppard since 1976, and I Editor: Michael Cotton, of Peppard that could include all of 59 Shiplake Bottom, Rotherfield Peppard, RG9 5HJ Shiplake Bottom, much of Stoke Row am a motoring writer, ‘semi retired’. I e-mail: [email protected] Road and all of Blounts Court Road, as far will take this first opportunity to wish www.PeppardNews.co.uk all our readers a Happy Christmas, and as Johnson Matthey. It also appears that Contributions accepted via e-mail or post to a fine year in 2014. Sonning Common might wish to expand Michael Cotton Advertising: Ian Fraser - phone: 01491 629631 into Chiltern Bank, as far as Wyfold Lane, Michael Cotton, Editor Printed by Fericon Press Limited Page 2 Our Schools Peppard School Peppard C of E Primary We are a very friendly Mum-led group School and welcome all family members and car- In September we welcomed our new Peppard Common RG9 5JU ers. We offer craft, play dough, dressing Headteacher, Mr Nick Steele, who says Phone: 01491 628354 up, play house, book corner, baby corner, ‘I’ve been very impressed with how eager storytime and singing. We always break everyone is to make positive changes to Headteacher for snacks of fruit and plain biscuits for the school. The School Council have al- Nick Steele the children, and usually chocolate bis- ready made decisions on House Team Chairman of the Governors cuits for the adults! names and have designed a new sports kit Christine Bradbury We welcome newcomers; contact me on that will be worn in competitions we’ll be 0118 972 3547, or just come along 09.45- songs for the residents. This was a huge entering this year. For me and the staff, 11.45 Tuesday mornings, term time at success and they have been invited back our biggest aim for this year is to build a Peppard War Memorial Hall. new curriculum for the school that will to sing again at Christmas. Caroline Jones provide exciting opportunities and experi- Other plans for the term are various ences for all pupils.’ sporting events, e.g. cross-country Necessary building work was undertaken races, football tournaments and in the summer but sadly wasn’t finished in also our Year 6’s will complete time due to a technical hitch. Other work their cycling proficiency training. to level the ground between the buildings Fiona Hilton was done in October. School Governor We have already completed both our resi- dential trips; Year 5 went to Kilve Court Wanted! in Somerset with Miss Tillotson and took It is an exciting time at Peppard part in various outdoor activities. By far School and we need your help! We the favourite was a stream walk with a are looking to recruit new Gover- large, deep, muddy pool at the end that nors from our local community. they were allowed to jump in! Governors have a key role in the strate- The Toddler Group enjoying a Picnic The Year 6 children have been on their gic development of our school. You trip to Manor Adventure in Shropshire, a don’t have to be the parent of a child to Peapods Growing fantastic site for outdoor adventures that be a governor; you just need to be will- in Peppard we have used for the last 10 or so years. ing to offer your expertise. Peapods’ reputation is growing fast and They had a wonderful time abseiling, rifle If you are interested and would like to many new families are coming highly shooting, canoeing and hill walking. Miss know more about the role of governor recommended by other parents. Hudson and Miss Bryant were exhausted please phone Fiona Hilton on 01491 This term our topic has been autumn; the but totally impressed by the children’s 628354. children have enjoyed using the natural impeccable behaviour and their ability to resources they collected to make pictures rise to the challenge of whatever was Peppard Toddler Group for our wall, and learning about different thrown at them! We said goodbye to committee members leaves, nuts and seeds, and the native trees We were delighted with the amount of Katie Bayfield and Nathalie Doyelle at they come from. food, both fresh and dried, that the fami- the end of last term and welcomed We now have an excellent website so you lies brought in for our Harvest Service. Emma Lawrence and Elizabeth Ballan- can see what a unique setting and service The dried food was taken to Springwater tyne who join our existing members we offer. Please visit Church and the fresh produce was deliv- Emma Toward, Julie Fuller, Jane Field www.peapodsnurseryschool.com Contact ered by the school Choir to Abbeycrest and Caroline Jones. A big thank you to me on 01491 628395 or email us Residential Home in Sonning Common all these Mums for giving up their time, [email protected] where they sang a few of the Harvest energy and enthusiasm.
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