Cholsey Parish Council

28/01/2026

Community survey results: The Forty

Thank you to everyone who took part in the Parish Council’s recent survey on the summer management of The Forty.

The results showed support for continuing summer meadow management, with 74% of 157 respondents in favour.

At its meeting on 21 January 2026, the Parish Council decided to continue this approach, with paths, borders and the central avenue kept mown throughout the summer. Feedback from residents has also informed plans to review educational signage and install a bench, and we hope to see more wildflowers establish over time.

You can read the full survey results and background on our website here:

Community survey: Summer management of The Forty Cholsey Parish Council is undertaking a community survey to help inform the future management of The Forty in Cholsey.   Please take some time to understand the options by reading the accompanying article. This includes two different viewpoints, kind...

26/01/2026

Cholsey Community Speedwatch (CCSW) is up and running!! This scheme is organised and supported by Thames Valley Police, with the aim to educate drivers and slow traffic down, making Cholsey and other villages safer places for all. Cholsey is looking for more volunteers to join CCSW. Can you help? Training is online and can be done at your leisure, and then when completed there is no set time commitment required, just when you can. Speedwatch sessions are always in groups of three and the exisiting volunteers are friendly and jolly. If you are interested we would love to hear from you. Thank you! (cholseycsw@outlook.com).

Cholsey Parish Council Cholsey Pavilion

26/01/2026

The District Council's Active Communities South and Vale team has produced a new guide to free and low-cost sport and wellbeing activities in our area, including

• Community Walks led by trained volunteers at multiple locations across the district.
• Move Together programme providing tailored support for individuals with health, mobility, or social isolation challenges.
• Family-friendly holiday sessions through the YouMove scheme, along with inclusive sports activities for all ages.
• Nature trails, running groups, Nordic walking, and more.

Visit the website in comments for more information.

Our Active Communities Team work across the district to help residents with their physical health and wellbeing. They run a variety of weekly activities for all ages and abilities. Please look at our brochure to see an overview of all our projects: To keep up to date with all their activities and ev...

20/01/2026

📢Didcot – Oxford Rail Line Closure: Buses Replacing Trains (1–8 February 2026)

Major engineering work at Oxford Station means the rail line between Didcot Parkway and Oxford will be fully closed for eight days at the start of February. All services on this stretch will be replaced by buses. We are advised to check National Rail journey planners before travelling.

Why is this happening?
Network Rail is demolishing and replacing the Botley Road railway bridge, installing infrastructure for Oxford’s new Platform 5, and carrying out work required for the Oxford Station Enhancement Project.

• Closure dates: Sunday 1 February – Sunday 8 February 2026
• All trains between Didcot Parkway and Oxford are cancelled
• Replacement buses will operate:
• 2 buses per hour non‑stop Didcot to Oxford
• 1 bus per hour calling at Radley
• CrossCountry will run buses between Didcot, Oxford and Banbury
• Rail replacement services depart from the front of Didcot station and Becket Street long‑stay car park in Oxford

Railway bridge replacement: buses replace trains between Didcot Parkway and Oxford / Banbury from Sunday 1 to Sunday 8 February. See details of routes affected by planned rail engineering works, including when they take effect, alternative timetables, advice for alternative travel, including info ab...

19/01/2026

📢Notice of Emergency Temporary Road Closure at Ilges Lane, Cholsey (received from the County Council)

When? 19th to 20th January 2026
What? Emergency telecoms work

Limited access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for those frontages within the closure area, subject to progress of the works.

07/01/2026

📢 Pizza and politics event for young people - 6th February in Wallingford

- Do you live, or go to school in, Wallingford, surrounding areas, or in the south of Oxfordshire?
- Are you secondary school age and able to join an in-person session where you can meet other young people?
- Want to find out more about local politics, and discuss local issues affecting young people with politicians?
-Fancy having pizza and receiving £15 as a thank you for taking part?!

Sign up at the link below

Do you live, or go to school in, Wallingford, surrounding areas, or in the south of Oxfordshire? Are you secondary school age and able to join an in-person session where you can meet other young people? Want to find out more about local politics, and discuss local

02/01/2026

*Don't forget to complete the survey by 5th January*

Cholsey Parish Council is undertaking a community survey to help inform the future management of The Forty in Cholsey.

Please take some time to understand the options by reading the accompanying article. This includes two different viewpoints, kindly contributed by residents, and an update on the science from local ecologists.

Link to the survey and the article in comments 👇

Print copies of the article and survey are available at Cholsey Pavilion, Station Road, and Heather’s Café on the Forty. Information about the survey was also included in the Winter 2025 issue of the Forty Magazine.

This community survey is open from 27th November until 5th January 2026. Results will inform next steps along with ecological data.

18/12/2025

Don't forget to complete the survey by 5th January:

Cholsey Parish Council is undertaking a community survey to help inform the future management of The Forty in Cholsey.

Please take some time to understand the options by reading the accompanying article. This includes two different viewpoints, kindly contributed by residents, and an update on the science from local ecologists.

Link to the survey and the article in comments 👇

Print copies of the article and survey are available at Cholsey Pavilion, Station Road, and Heather’s Café on the Forty. Information about the survey was also included in the Winter 2025 issue of the Forty Magazine.

This community survey is open from 27th November until 5th January 2026. Results will inform next steps along with ecological data.

Community survey: Summer management of The Forty Cholsey Parish Council is undertaking a community survey to help inform the future management of The Forty in Cholsey.   Please take some time to understand the options by reading the accompanying article. This includes two different viewpoints, kind...

08/12/2025

The Active Communities team are offering activities this Christmas. All are free but must be booked in advance (link in comments)

Winter Activity Morning in Cholsey
🗓️ Monday 22nd December
🕢 10-11.30am
📍 Cholsey Pavilion, Station Road
Come and try Xplorer - Christmas themed markers around the park; inside craft, music, games and more.

02/12/2025

Roll up, roll up! This December, collect your FREE roll of food caddy liners from any Oxfordshire library!

‘Tis the season for festive feasting but don’t let any food go to waste – if you missed the use-by date, give us your figgy pudding (and all your inedible food waste) so that we can recycle it!

Recycling your food waste is one of the best ways to reduce your climate impact and Oxfordshire Recycles are giving away a free roll of liners for your food caddy to make it even easier.

Plan your meals, store or freeze leftovers, then recycle your inedible food waste to stop feeding climate change.

Pick up your free roll while stocks last www.oxfordshirerecycles.org.uk/foodwaste

Follow Oxfordshire Recycles for hints and tips on how to reduce, reuse, repair and recycle.

02/12/2025

🌿 Station Road Boundary Hedge Rejuvenation – Starting December 2025 🌿

Cholsey Parish Council will soon begin important rejuvenation work on the boundary hedge between the Station Road Allotments and the Station Road footpath.

This project will involve cutting back the hedge and removing dead wood, brambles, and ivy. Although it may look drastic at first, this is an essential part of good hedgerow management. Rejuvenation encourages healthy new growth, increases stem density, and helps the hedge thrive for many more years. We are also taking a phased approach to rejuvenating the hedges we manage, to minimise the impact on wildlife as far as possible.

Where gaps have formed, we’ll be planting new native hedging to strengthen the boundary for the future.

Most work will take place from the allotment side, but some activity will be required along the footpath. Please take care when walking in this area and follow any safety notices.

Work is scheduled to begin early December 2025 in order to avoid nesting season.

Thank you for your understanding as we carry out this work🌱

27/11/2025

Cholsey Parish Council is undertaking a community survey to help inform the future management of The Forty in Cholsey.

Please take some time to understand the options by reading the accompanying article. This includes two different viewpoints, kindly contributed by residents, and an update on the science from local ecologists.

Read the article and then complete the survey at: https://cholseyparishcouncil.gov.uk/community-survey-the-forty/

Print copies of the article and survey will also be available at the Cholsey Pavilion, Station Road, and Heather’s Café on the Forty.

This community survey is open from 27th November until 5th January 2026. Results will inform next steps along with ecological data.