ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PARISH 2021
For the second year running, Covid-19 restrictions forbidding large gatherings indoors will prevent us from holding the Annual Meeting of the Parish.
As an alternative, if you would usually attend the meeting to speak on behalf of your organisation then please send a report to the Clerk of the Council at clerk@tetsworthparishcouncil.co.uk outlining what has been taking place over the last year and what your hopes and plans are for moving on after the restrictions do ease. Please send it by 30th May 2021 so that we can compile a newsletter to circulate to all residents.
With Thanks,
TPC
For the second year running, Covid-19 restrictions forbidding large gatherings indoors will prevent us from holding the Annual Meeting of the Parish.
As an alternative, if you would usually attend the meeting to speak on behalf of your organisation then please send a report to the Clerk of the Council at clerk@tetsworthparishcouncil.co.uk outlining what has been taking place over the last year and what your hopes and plans are for moving on after the restrictions do ease. Please send it by 30th May 2021 so that we can compile a newsletter to circulate to all residents.
With Thanks,
TPC
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UNIVERSAL CREDIT
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Following the period of mourning after the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, the meeting of the Parish Council due to be held on Monday 12th April 2021 has been amalgamated with the Annual Meeting of the Council in May. The legislation allowing virtual meetings because of Covid-19 expires on 7th May 2021 so the combined April/May meeting will take place on Wednesday 5th May 2021.
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This website was created by Tetsworth Parish Council as a means of distributing and sharing information about the Parish Council and its business. The site is expanding into a richer information hub reflecting and supporting the whole of the Tetsworth community; it will bring together news of village organisations and information on those services that are available.
The Parish Council meets at 7.30pm on the second Monday of each month in the Tetsworth Memorial Hall; there is no meeting in August. MEETINGS WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY UNTIL AT LEAST MAY 2021. Members of the public are welcome. Please CLICK HERE to see the Agenda for the next meeting. Minutes of previous meetings are also posted on the site. |
CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN EASING STAGE TWO
From Monday 29th March the second part of Step 1 comes into effect. Here is what you are allowed to do:
From Monday 29th March the second part of Step 1 comes into effect. Here is what you are allowed to do:
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TETSWORTH NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN REFERENDUM
6TH MAY 2021
6TH MAY 2021
New and Improved Carers Service in Oxfordshire
Carers Oxfordshire, the service for all unpaid adult carers in Oxfordshire, is excited to announce major improvements as the contract is renewed.
Action for Carers and Rethink Mental Illness have once again won the contract to deliver the Carers Oxfordshire service from Health and Social Care. They will be continuing to provide all the same excellent support that local carers have come to expect from Carers Oxfordshire along with some crucial improvements to the service.
“It used to be that people would have to go to the council to continue the process of accessing the support that they were entitled to after being referred to us,” says Kay Francis, Head of Service for Carers Oxfordshire. “Carers told me they were often disheartened and that it was clunky and time consuming for carers, who already have so much on their plate.
“But I’m pleased to announce that from April 1st Carers Oxfordshire now have the responsibility for the entire support process, meaning that we will be able to provide a more personalised service, focused on support that’s right for the carer. We know that this will result in real tangible improvement for carers looking for the support they need.”
Another key change is that Carers Oxfordshire is now able to give support to parent carers, those who are aged 18 and over and care for a disabled child. And the service can now offer their bespoke and award-winning training package, A Carers Journey which gives all carers that practical help when they need it.
Preventing Gaps in Support
“As we slowly ease out of lockdown, there is a lot of apprehension from carers, many of whom are caring for people on the clinically extremely vulnerable list,” says Kay Francis. “And it is scary, especially when there is so much uncertainty around dates, new strains and just what this ‘new normal’ will look like. But by continuing to deliver the service we have ensured that there won’t be any gaps in support for carers at this difficult time.
“We also want to reassure carers that we understand their apprehension, but we are here to support them every step of the way for as long as they need us.”
For over ten years, carers have been reaching out to Carers Oxfordshire for advice, information and for a reliable partner on their caring journey.
“A key feature of our service that I am particularly proud of is, that many of our staff have been carers or are currently carers themselves, meaning they understand the highs and lows of caring,” says Kay Francis. “They know that caring can be stressful and lonely while also being incredibly fulfilling and life affirming. Many of our carers say to us, ‘I wouldn’t have it any other way, I just need that bit more support’ and that is why we exist.”
Who are Carers Oxfordshire?
Carers Oxfordshire is a free service for all unpaid adult carers in Oxfordshire.
Their goals are to:
Carers Oxfordshire, the service for all unpaid adult carers in Oxfordshire, is excited to announce major improvements as the contract is renewed.
Action for Carers and Rethink Mental Illness have once again won the contract to deliver the Carers Oxfordshire service from Health and Social Care. They will be continuing to provide all the same excellent support that local carers have come to expect from Carers Oxfordshire along with some crucial improvements to the service.
“It used to be that people would have to go to the council to continue the process of accessing the support that they were entitled to after being referred to us,” says Kay Francis, Head of Service for Carers Oxfordshire. “Carers told me they were often disheartened and that it was clunky and time consuming for carers, who already have so much on their plate.
“But I’m pleased to announce that from April 1st Carers Oxfordshire now have the responsibility for the entire support process, meaning that we will be able to provide a more personalised service, focused on support that’s right for the carer. We know that this will result in real tangible improvement for carers looking for the support they need.”
Another key change is that Carers Oxfordshire is now able to give support to parent carers, those who are aged 18 and over and care for a disabled child. And the service can now offer their bespoke and award-winning training package, A Carers Journey which gives all carers that practical help when they need it.
Preventing Gaps in Support
“As we slowly ease out of lockdown, there is a lot of apprehension from carers, many of whom are caring for people on the clinically extremely vulnerable list,” says Kay Francis. “And it is scary, especially when there is so much uncertainty around dates, new strains and just what this ‘new normal’ will look like. But by continuing to deliver the service we have ensured that there won’t be any gaps in support for carers at this difficult time.
“We also want to reassure carers that we understand their apprehension, but we are here to support them every step of the way for as long as they need us.”
For over ten years, carers have been reaching out to Carers Oxfordshire for advice, information and for a reliable partner on their caring journey.
“A key feature of our service that I am particularly proud of is, that many of our staff have been carers or are currently carers themselves, meaning they understand the highs and lows of caring,” says Kay Francis. “They know that caring can be stressful and lonely while also being incredibly fulfilling and life affirming. Many of our carers say to us, ‘I wouldn’t have it any other way, I just need that bit more support’ and that is why we exist.”
Who are Carers Oxfordshire?
Carers Oxfordshire is a free service for all unpaid adult carers in Oxfordshire.
Their goals are to:
- Help people recognise their role as a vitally important carer so that they can access the support they are entitled to.
- Make the caring journey easier by enabling carers to navigate what can be a confusing system.
- Work with carers to help them find ways to care for themselves as they care for someone else.
- Encourage and champion all carers in their caring role.
FUNDING FOR THE VILLAGE
Click here to leave suggestions for ways to improve facilities in the village.
Click here to leave suggestions for ways to improve facilities in the village.
29th MARCH 2021: IN LINE WITH GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE THE ADULT EXERCISE EQUIPMENT IS NOW OPEN, ALONG WITH THE PLAY AREA & SKATE RAMP. PLEASE CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THE GUIDANCE POSTED ACROSS THE SITE.
The rules mean that there are still some limits: the safety precautions are shown below the limits on the number of people inside the fence and on some of the equipment remain in force. The limits are subject to change with experience, the rules not-so-much. There are a number of signs in the area but the basic rules apart from these safety ones are: 20 people (of any age) in the park at any one time, no unaccompanied children, and please use the gate to enter and the stile to leave. If you can't use the stile then you can leave via the gate but please keep your distance from opposite-direction traffic!
COVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
BY USING THIS PLAY AREA YOU ARE AGREEING TO ABIDE BY THE FOLLOWING RULES:
2 of the swings in the play area have been removed for social distancing. Please use alternate seats on the benches.
Please click here to view a copy of the Parish Council's risk assessment.
COVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
BY USING THIS PLAY AREA YOU ARE AGREEING TO ABIDE BY THE FOLLOWING RULES:
- NO FOOD OR DRINK IS ALLOWED IN THE PLAY AREA.
- KEEP 2 METRES APART FROM OTHER FAMILY GROUPS.
- BRING YOUR OWN HAND SANITISER AND TOWELS.
- WIPE DOWN EQUIPMENT BEFORE AND AFTER USE, ESPECIALLY ANYTHING TOUCHED BY HAND.
- WASH YOUR HANDS THOROUGHLY BEFORE AND AFTER USING THE PLAY AREA.
- DO NOT TOUCH YOUR FACE AND DO COUGH OR SNEEZE INTO A TISSUE OR YOUR ELBOW.
- REMIND CHILDREN NOT TO TOUCH EQUIPMENT WITH THEIR MOUTHS OR PUT THEIR HANDS INTO THEIR MOUTHS.
- CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES.
2 of the swings in the play area have been removed for social distancing. Please use alternate seats on the benches.
Please click here to view a copy of the Parish Council's risk assessment.
Mobile Post Office
Please note that from the Mobile Post Office visits Tetsworth (outside the Village Hall) on Wednesdays between 10:00 - 11:00.
Please note that from the Mobile Post Office visits Tetsworth (outside the Village Hall) on Wednesdays between 10:00 - 11:00.
Tetsworth Village History Project
As part of their efforts to assemble a credible evidence base, members of the Tetsworth Neighbourhood Development Plan Steering Group undertook a limited amount of research into the village’s history when preparing the Tetsworth Character Assessment, a key document supporting the Neighbourhood Plan.
With the Neighbourhood Plan now largely in the hands of SODC for its remaining stages of development, John Gilbert, Aidan Lynch and Caroline Cann have agreed that their next community project should be the preparation and possible publication of a more detailed history of Tetsworth. Source documents in the Oxfordshire History Archive in Cowley and the Thame Museum, and internet searches will provide a wealth of information. However, this will undoubtedly leave gaps in in the story which might be filled by the local knowledge of Tetsworth residents – particularly those whose families have lived in the village for a generation or more.
If you think that you could contribute information or would like to join in the project, please get in touch with John on 01844 281655 or by email to john_c_gilbert@outlook.com.
As part of their efforts to assemble a credible evidence base, members of the Tetsworth Neighbourhood Development Plan Steering Group undertook a limited amount of research into the village’s history when preparing the Tetsworth Character Assessment, a key document supporting the Neighbourhood Plan.
With the Neighbourhood Plan now largely in the hands of SODC for its remaining stages of development, John Gilbert, Aidan Lynch and Caroline Cann have agreed that their next community project should be the preparation and possible publication of a more detailed history of Tetsworth. Source documents in the Oxfordshire History Archive in Cowley and the Thame Museum, and internet searches will provide a wealth of information. However, this will undoubtedly leave gaps in in the story which might be filled by the local knowledge of Tetsworth residents – particularly those whose families have lived in the village for a generation or more.
If you think that you could contribute information or would like to join in the project, please get in touch with John on 01844 281655 or by email to john_c_gilbert@outlook.com.
Tetsworth Neighbourhood PlanSODC has now agreed that the Tetsworth NDP should progress to referendum and a copy of the Referendum Version of the document can be seen here. At this advanced stage of development, the NDP has now acquired significant planning weight. SODC has arranged for the referendum to be held alongside the Oxfordshire County Council elections scheduled for 6th May. The Information Statement for the referendum can be found here.
South Oxfordshire Local PlanThe South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 has now been adopted. It can be accessed via this link: dynamic_serve.jsp (southoxon.gov.uk)
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