PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS
Oxfordshire County Council
OCC's Biodiversity survey - Closes 31st March 2024.
Tell us what your priorities are for Oxfordshire’s wildlife and nature
Oxfordshire’s natural landscape is an important and much-loved feature of our county – we need to protect it to secure its future.
Oxfordshire County Council is leading in the development of a local nature recovery strategy, developed with and for the county, which will allow us to develop a shared ambition to recover nature across Oxfordshire.
It’s a long-term project, with big ambitions, and will give us a first blueprint to guide how we can all pull in the same direction.
We’d love to hear what you think. What are your priorities for nature and biodiversity in Oxfordshire? Are there any nature recovery actions you are taking or that you think are urgent for people and organisations to take?
Have your say by 31 March. Oxfordshire’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) survey - phase 1 | Let's Talk Oxfordshire
Tell us what your priorities are for Oxfordshire’s wildlife and nature
Oxfordshire’s natural landscape is an important and much-loved feature of our county – we need to protect it to secure its future.
Oxfordshire County Council is leading in the development of a local nature recovery strategy, developed with and for the county, which will allow us to develop a shared ambition to recover nature across Oxfordshire.
It’s a long-term project, with big ambitions, and will give us a first blueprint to guide how we can all pull in the same direction.
We’d love to hear what you think. What are your priorities for nature and biodiversity in Oxfordshire? Are there any nature recovery actions you are taking or that you think are urgent for people and organisations to take?
Have your say by 31 March. Oxfordshire’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) survey - phase 1 | Let's Talk Oxfordshire
South Oxfordshire District Council
Help shape the future of sporting and leisure facilities - Closes 17th April
Sports clubs, leisure users and sports enthusiasts can have their say on sports and leisure facilities in South Oxfordshire and the Vale.
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have launched their Playing Pitch and Leisure Facilities consultations looking at current and future provision of facilities across the districts.
Each district has a separate consultation which looks at what sports pitches and leisure facilities the districts have and recommends options for the future.
The councils are now inviting residents and organisations involved with sports in South Oxfordshire and the Vale to get involved with the consultations and give their feedback about what the councils need to protect, enhance, and provide.
The consultations can be found on the council’s websites:
https://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/LeisurePitchVale
https://www.southoxon.gov.uk/LeisurePitchSouth
Copies of the consultation have been sent to sports groups, clubs and leisure providers across the districts and can be found at the Council’s offices at Abbey House in Abingdon and in Better Leisure centres for those who do not have access to the internet.
In some areas of the districts such as Didcot, organisations may wish to comment on both consultations as their sports clubs may serve residents from both districts.
The consultations focus on opportunities to enhance or improve facilities that are already in place such as adding Artificial Turf Pitches (ATPs), new MUGA (multi use games areas), improvements to village halls/community halls and cycling facilities.
The councils appointed external experts to help identify what was already available, what needed improvements and where new facilities could be introduced in the districts.
Cllr Maggie Filipova-Rivers Cabinet Member for Community Wellbeing at South Oxfordshire District Council said: “We really want to hear from people who play sport in South Oxfordshire to find out what facilities matter to them. What’s missing, what’s working ok or what do we need to provide more of.
“We need to work within our budget with the funding available, so by engaging with those who play sport or use facilities in the district on a regular basis this can help us to focus on the key projects we need to be planning and budgeting for.”
Cllr Andy Foulsham, Cabinet Member for Corporate Services, Policy and Programmes at Vale of White Horse District Council said: “Access to leisure and sports facilities is so important. They help to improve the health and wellbeing of our residents, of all ages and abilities and that is a core priority of ours.
“This consultation will enable us to identify where there are gaps in provision, where improvements can be made and what our residents need for them to live healthy and happy lives.”
The closing date for comments is Wednesday 17 April.
Once the consultations are completed the Council’s will review the findings and identify which projects need to be approved. They will then work in partnership with sports clubs, town and parish councils, national governing bodies, leisure providers and other organisations to allocate funding and support these projects going forward.
Sports clubs, leisure users and sports enthusiasts can have their say on sports and leisure facilities in South Oxfordshire and the Vale.
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have launched their Playing Pitch and Leisure Facilities consultations looking at current and future provision of facilities across the districts.
Each district has a separate consultation which looks at what sports pitches and leisure facilities the districts have and recommends options for the future.
The councils are now inviting residents and organisations involved with sports in South Oxfordshire and the Vale to get involved with the consultations and give their feedback about what the councils need to protect, enhance, and provide.
The consultations can be found on the council’s websites:
https://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/LeisurePitchVale
https://www.southoxon.gov.uk/LeisurePitchSouth
Copies of the consultation have been sent to sports groups, clubs and leisure providers across the districts and can be found at the Council’s offices at Abbey House in Abingdon and in Better Leisure centres for those who do not have access to the internet.
In some areas of the districts such as Didcot, organisations may wish to comment on both consultations as their sports clubs may serve residents from both districts.
The consultations focus on opportunities to enhance or improve facilities that are already in place such as adding Artificial Turf Pitches (ATPs), new MUGA (multi use games areas), improvements to village halls/community halls and cycling facilities.
The councils appointed external experts to help identify what was already available, what needed improvements and where new facilities could be introduced in the districts.
Cllr Maggie Filipova-Rivers Cabinet Member for Community Wellbeing at South Oxfordshire District Council said: “We really want to hear from people who play sport in South Oxfordshire to find out what facilities matter to them. What’s missing, what’s working ok or what do we need to provide more of.
“We need to work within our budget with the funding available, so by engaging with those who play sport or use facilities in the district on a regular basis this can help us to focus on the key projects we need to be planning and budgeting for.”
Cllr Andy Foulsham, Cabinet Member for Corporate Services, Policy and Programmes at Vale of White Horse District Council said: “Access to leisure and sports facilities is so important. They help to improve the health and wellbeing of our residents, of all ages and abilities and that is a core priority of ours.
“This consultation will enable us to identify where there are gaps in provision, where improvements can be made and what our residents need for them to live healthy and happy lives.”
The closing date for comments is Wednesday 17 April.
Once the consultations are completed the Council’s will review the findings and identify which projects need to be approved. They will then work in partnership with sports clubs, town and parish councils, national governing bodies, leisure providers and other organisations to allocate funding and support these projects going forward.
Healthwatch Oxfordshire
Tell us about your pharmacy care.
Have you used a pharmacy in Oxfordshire recently? If so, what was this like? Our Feedback Centre allows you to leave reviews of pharmacies in the county. It only takes a few minutes to do and is completely anonymous. Share your experience with us here.
Tell us your experiences of eye care services in Oxfordshire
We'd like to hear about people’s experiences of accessing and using eye care services in Oxfordshire. If you, or someone you care for, has needed eye care in the past two years, please consider telling us what it was like getting care in the NHS, at a high street optician, or at a private clinic. This might include getting an eyesight test, seeing a specialist, or having an eye operation. We will use what you tell us to help shape the support people need and to improve services.
Please share your experiences with us by completing our short, anonymous survey.
Have you used a pharmacy in Oxfordshire recently? If so, what was this like? Our Feedback Centre allows you to leave reviews of pharmacies in the county. It only takes a few minutes to do and is completely anonymous. Share your experience with us here.
Tell us your experiences of eye care services in Oxfordshire
We'd like to hear about people’s experiences of accessing and using eye care services in Oxfordshire. If you, or someone you care for, has needed eye care in the past two years, please consider telling us what it was like getting care in the NHS, at a high street optician, or at a private clinic. This might include getting an eyesight test, seeing a specialist, or having an eye operation. We will use what you tell us to help shape the support people need and to improve services.
Please share your experiences with us by completing our short, anonymous survey.