Residents with a garden waste collection permit in South Oxfordshire or the Vale of White Horse can have extra garden waste collected for free. The collection will take place on their normal scheduled collection day between 2 November and 13 November 2026.

Permit holders can put out a maximum of four additional sacks of garden waste, per garden waste permit, presented next to their brown bin.

To be eligible for a collection, please follow this guidance:

• Only present natural garden waste, such as cut grass, plants or small branches.
• Please use standard-sized (60L) black refuse-style sacks which combined total no more than a standard bin full.
• Please DO NOT use bags larger than 60L (including one-tonne builders’ type waste bags) – crews will not collect garden waste from these as they are too heavy to lift into the vehicle.

Sacks must be left untied so crews can easily empty them into the rear of the vehicle and check there are no contaminants.

Oxfordshire County Council intends to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order for a Road Closure on Appleton Road, Cumnor, Oxford, Oxfordshire whilst works are carried out by Network Plus.

The Order is planned to come into force on 20/10/2026

The anticipated completion date is 24/10/2026

To view the Order, click here.

A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order can remain in force for a maximum of 18 months, or 6 months for footpaths, bridleways, cycle tracks and byways that are open to all traffic.

MP Charlie Maynard will be doing a Walk Day from Kingston Bagpuize through surrounding villages to Appleton and Eaton on Thursday the 8th October.

He plans to be at the Eight Bells pub from around 5/5:30pm and welcomes meeting residents, so please feel free to come and join him.

Come join us on the 15th October in Appleton Village Hall for a viewing of The Apprentice. Doors are at 7:30 with the film at 8pm.

Come to The Plough on Tuesday the 6th October at 7:30pm to help us ensure the Shop remains the vibrant heart of our community for generations to come.

The Appleton Baby and Toddler Group is on Fridays in Appleton Village Hall from 9:30 – 11:30.

We hope to see you there!

Come to the Repair Cafe on Saturday the 6th June from 1-4pm at Appleton School where we can help with things such as sharpening, garments, small electricals and general repairs. There will be free tea and cake, Children’s Activities and experts from Abingdon Carbon Cutter who will give bike advice.

• There is a wedding at the church and the guests will be using the school car park.  Please walk or cycle to school.  If you are driving, please park away from school.  There is nothing on at the Village Hall so do use that as an option.  If you must park on the road, please park considerately.
• We have bike repairers coming from Carbon Cutters Abingdon. Please bring your bikes for repair or maintenance.
• We are short of bakers this time.  If you are able, please bring cakes or biscuits to keep our cafe running!
• If you can offer a bit of time to help in the cafe that would also be welcome too!