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This is a synopsis of current events at Garsington and the sinkhole on Oxford Road.
Engineers from Thames Water have visited the site and are working with other utility firms to make the site safe (several utilities are affected by the sinkhole)
This is a synopsis of current events at Garsington and the sinkhole on Oxford Road.
Engineers from Thames Water have visited the site and are working with other utility firms to make the site safe (several utilities are affected by the sinkhole)
- A detailed GPR (ground penetrating radar) survey is booked to ascertain the extent of the void under the carriageway, a structural engineer is also due to inspect site
- The leak has been stopped and water diverted to prevent any further damage to the road
- OCC has contacted Thames Water to request a shuttle bus service is offered for residents in the Elm Drive and Combewell area who are without a service as a result of the road closure. No formal response has been received yet however OCC officers will continue to pursue this next week. To be clear however legislatively Thames Water are not bound to offer such a service.
- Thames Water are looking to provide a more complete plan of action and timescales next week once surveys and site inspections are complete.
- OCC officers monitoring work and liaising with Thames Water to ensure work and activity is being progressed promptly.
Planning applications below are for discussion on 7 July 2025 see here for draft agenda
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Garsington is a village in Oxfordshire, some 5 miles south east of Oxford. It is a village of hills and narrow roads. The ground rises from 200 feet at the foot of the hill to 431 feet at the highest point of the ridge. We have magnificent views in all directions, the Chilterns to the east, Oxford to the west and the Berkshire Downs with Wittenham Clumps to the south.
The village is home to over 2,000 people. It has a pub, hairdressers and a garden centre. The pub, The Manor Bar serves food daily. There is also a local Church of England primary school that performs well in SATs. We have a fine Memorial Playing Field with a Sports and Social Club, and a recently renovated village hall, both available for functions.
Our South Oxfordshire district councillor is Sam James-Lawrie and on Oxfordshire County Council our interests are represented by Robin Bennett. Our Member of Parliament is Freddie Van Mierlo.
The village is home to over 2,000 people. It has a pub, hairdressers and a garden centre. The pub, The Manor Bar serves food daily. There is also a local Church of England primary school that performs well in SATs. We have a fine Memorial Playing Field with a Sports and Social Club, and a recently renovated village hall, both available for functions.
Our South Oxfordshire district councillor is Sam James-Lawrie and on Oxfordshire County Council our interests are represented by Robin Bennett. Our Member of Parliament is Freddie Van Mierlo.
