Oxford Road roundabout works commences

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Works have commenced at the Oxford Road roundabout in Abingdon. The work is scheduled to be completed in autumn 2024.

The works will involve:

  • Dedicated left slip road from Dunmore Road onto Oxford Road
  • Sewers
  • Lights

Traffic management and lights will be in place from February to July 2024. Information is available on the project website: https://s278.biz/page42.html.

Oxfordshire County Council is currently considering the Lodge Hill A34 Interchange plans, following a second round of consultation. A decision on the plans is expected soon.

Charlie Dore to Perform in Abingdon

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Acclaimed singer-songwriter Charlie Dore is coming to Abingdon! Dore will perform at the Unicorn Theatre on Thursday, September 21st, as part of her latest UK tour.

Dore is a cult favourite. She has written songs for Tina Turner, Celine Dion, George Harrison, Lisa Stansfield, and Jimmy Nail. Her own music is known for its observations of human nature, melody, and storytelling.

Dore will be joined by Julian Littman of Steeleye Span for her Abingdon show. The two will perform songs from Dore’s well known back catalogue and some of her own lesser-known favourites.

This is a rare opportunity to see one of the UK’s most talented singer-songwriters in the intimate setting of the Unicorn Theatre. Tickets are on sale now at charliedore.com.

For all Music at the Unicorn see https://www.musicattheunicorn.org.uk/.

Waste Transfer Operation at Old Coal Yard seeks retrospective planning permission

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A waste transfer operation operates at the old coal yard off Thrupp Lane. The operation is the subject of a retrospective planning application open for comment until August 10th. The County Council has said that they believe the application is outside the development plan for the county.

The operation involves the sorting of waste by excavators under a large tarpaulin. The tarpaulin is intended to prevent dust from blowing, but dust and smell were still noticeable near the footpath (where I took this picture).

If you have any comments on the planning application, you can submit them to the County Council website: https://myeplanning.oxfordshire.gov.uk/Planning/Display/MW.0088/23.

The Abingdon Herald print edition (2nd Aug 2023) has a more detailed article on the same subject.