Old Marston PC @oldmarstonpc
Old Marston Parish Council twitter site, Old Marston, Oxford, OX3 0RN. Latest news from the parish council. oldmarston-pc.gov.uk Old Marston Joined April 2014-
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There will be a public meeting for those concerned about the development in Mill Lane: Mortimer Hall, Monday 15th September 2025 from 19:00 - all welcome.
Our next main meeting will be 19:00 Monday 1st September 2025 in Mortimer Hall - all welcome - download the agenda here: oldmarston-pc.gov.uk/Old_Marston_Pa…
The parish council has a vacancy for a parish councillor. If you are interested or would like to find out more then please contact Tim the parish clerk ([email protected]).
The Oxford Half Marathon will passing through Marston on Sunday 12th October 2025 with roads closing from 07:30. You can find more information here: static1.squarespace.com/static/655f384…
The planning committee will be meeting this Thursday 21st August 2025 at 18:00 in the pavilion. You are welcome to join us. You can download the agenda here: oldmarston-pc.gov.uk/Old_Marston_Pa…
There will be a temporary road closure to apply to a length of Mill Lane, for a new water connection on behalf of Thames Water from 14/10/20 to 17/10/25, for 24hrs daily. Limited access for emergency vehicles and frontages. Access will be maintained for cyclists and pedestrians.
There have been a some instances of arson at the Orchard Triangle which was attended by the fire service. A tree stump has nearly collapsed and there is some damage to the bench. The parish council will be discussing the long term management of this area at our next meeting.
Work has started on HVF. Councillors/residents were not informed/consulted. There are complaints about speeding, dangerous driving and risk to properties. Planning enforcement are now involved. Planning states vehicles must use Oxford Road. Highways rejected calls to open bypass.
Cherwell Drive and Marston Ferry Road will be closed from 22nd to 27th September 19:30 and 06:00. This is to facilitate installation of new road layout including traffic signs, traffic islands and carriageway surfacing. Download notice here: oldmarston-pc.gov.uk/Cherwell_Drive…
Bellway Homes have started the Hill View Farm development. There are complaints about speeding construction traffic. The clerk has already contacted planning enforcement and will follow up. They must comply with Construction Transport Management Plan. Planning 20/03034/CND16.
Below are some pictures from OxFest 2025 which was funded by the parish council. A big thanks to Martin and the team for organising and to Diana and the team at the Red Lion for hosting. oldmarston-pc.gov.uk/oxfest-2025/
Stories and Crafts is a free community event this Wednesday 6th August 10Am -11:30AM at Mortimer Hall. There will be stories/junk modelling for primary school aged children and families. Just turn up. Donations for the junk modelling welcome on day. Organised by library service.
If you are looking for something to this Saturday 2nd August 2025 then there is OxFest which is running from 1PM to 10PM at the Red Lion. It is free and all are welcome. You can drop in and leave at any time.
There is a large part of Old Marston known as Marston Hamm. There is a large area of countryside along the River Cherwell. It was settled in Anglo-Saxon times. You can access it from the Victoria Arms next to the outside seating area. oldmarston-pc.gov.uk/marston-hamm/
We have a vacancy for a parish councillor. To find out more download the poster: oldmarston-pc.gov.uk/Old_Marston_Pa…. If you would like to stand then contact the clerk (mailto:[email protected])
About to retire? Starting Monday 29th September 15:30 for 1.5 hours for 8 safe and supportive sessions held in St Nicholas Church led by a qualified group analyst. Cost £10 per session. Interested then please contact Helga at [email protected], 07948 538614.
Youth Ambition will be running activities for young people from 28th July to 20th August at Northway Community Centre and other venues. Call 01865-607258 for details or book via QR code on poster.
And here is a video of the burst water pipe in Mill Lane.
We have all been affected by the recent bust water main at the end of Mill Lane. A local resident has sent some pictures of the leak.
St Nicholas Church Old Marston will be running their holiday club for children aged 5-11 on Monday 28th July 2025 from 09:30 to 16:00 meeting at the church. Go to their website for more information: stnicholasmarston.org.uk/holiday-club/

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