This is a reminder that the consultation survey for Oxfordshire County Council’s proposal to apply double-yellow lines not just in the village centre at Graven Hill but in several areas across the site closes on Friday 31st October. The consultation also confirms the intention to apply a 20mph speed limit across the site. Please note, theContinue reading “Graven Hill Parking and Speed Consultation”
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Safety of Rodney House Roundabout
I met yesterday with Councillor Andrew Gant, Cabinet Member for Transport Management at Oxfordshire County Council and as we walked around Rodney House roundabout showed him the various issues from different angles. To accompany the discussion, a report on the safety concerns the community have was also passed on which he had read in advance ofContinue reading “Safety of Rodney House Roundabout”
Stage 2 Planning Application for Graven Hill
Please note the press release from GHVDC about their hybrid planning application for the rest of the development at Graven Hill. This includes an update to the overall Masterplan. https://www.givemyview.com/…/688b154470193aea821dea2d As noted, in the main this is an outline application, meaning that a lot of the granular information is indicative at this point. Nonetheless, thereContinue reading “Stage 2 Planning Application for Graven Hill”
Keep London Road Open – Rally (Thursday)
A key decision point is weeks away and following the delivery of a parliamentary petition (4,562 signatures), the GHRA continues to fully support the campaign to keep London Road open. This is a cross-party issue that unites many within Bicester, and we are pleased our local MP, Calum Miller, continues to spearhead the campaign. InContinue reading “Keep London Road Open – Rally (Thursday)”
Graven Hill Summer Fayre
A big thank you to all involved in making our Summer Fayre happen, with special thanks to Sarah Chaplin who put in a tremendous amount of work both on the day and in the lead up. Thanks also to the volunteers who helped set up and clear down the event, most notably the two marquees.Continue reading “Graven Hill Summer Fayre”
Graven Hill Residents’ Meeting – 7th May 2025
The GHRA recently held an All Residents’ Meeting on Wednesday 7th May. Thanks to all who attended and for those who helped make it happen. Thanks also to Pradeep for the continued use of Wine Valley. Resident Meeting Slides: https://gravenhillra.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-05-07-residents-meeting-slides.mp4 Resident Meeting Notes: https://gravenhillra.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-05-07-residents-meeting-minutes.pdf
East West Rail and the London Road Level Crossing
As you will probably be aware, East West Rail (EWR) intends to close the London Road level crossing to vehicles without providing an alternative crossing, and to construct a bridge or underpass for pedestrians and cyclists. The first part of the new line between Oxford and Bletchley is scheduled to open later this year andContinue reading “East West Rail and the London Road Level Crossing”
GHRA Cans for Christmas 2024
Bicester Foodbank needs tinned food donations for Christmas. Book a doorstep collection by the GHRA or use a drop-off point at Wine Valley. For many, Christmas is a special time of year. It can though also prove to be a particularly difficult period for those less fortunate. The cost of living crisis has led toContinue reading “GHRA Cans for Christmas 2024”
2024 AGM Minutes
GHRA AGM 2024 23 October 2023 / 7:30 PM / Wine Valley ATTENDEES Stephen Aggett Claire El Mouden Sam Omatoyo Clare Lowe Rob Haxton Chris Grasby Alex Bell Iskra Garbachkova Cllr Damien Maguire Adrian Unitt (GHVDC) Gemma Davis (GHVDC) Cllr Chris Pruden Cllr Frank Ideh Cllr Nick Cotter Cllr Rob Parkinson Cllr Tom Beckett AGENDAContinue reading “2024 AGM Minutes”
Proposed Constitutional Changes to be presented at the AGM on 23 October 2024
In accordance with the current Constitution, which reads: Amendments to the constitution may only be made at the AGM or EGM. Any proposal to amend the Constitution must be given to the Secretary in writing with the justification and proposed text of the amendment. These details must then be circulated with the notice of theContinue reading “Proposed Constitutional Changes to be presented at the AGM on 23 October 2024”
