News and updates are shared around the village through a regular newsletter pulled together by a dedicated team...
HOT WEATHER guidance
EMERGENCIES AND FAULT REPORTING
This list of contact details is to enable you to report any problems you have with services and highways. The Parish Council uses these contacts but please report problems yourself for a prompt resolution.
Gas Emergency: 24/7 National Gas helpline 0800 111999
Power Cuts: National power cut helpline 0800 31 63 105 calls are free from mobile or landline. Alternatively call free on 105. Online via www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/power-cut/ and put in your postcode for contact details. If you live West of Slade Farm ring SSEN on 0800 072 72 82 or visit their Power Track website
Thames Water: Leaks 0800 714614 or www.thameswater.co.uk/contact-us/report-a-problem
Road closures: one.network and pop your postcode in the search location box on the right.
Potholes and other highway problems (including roadside trees, hedges and vegetation affecting the highway): fixmystreet.oxfordshire.gov.uk
Fly tipping: on the dedicated SODC page or calling 03000 610610
Footpath and bridleway problems: publicrightsofway.oxfordshire.gov.uk/standardmap.aspx
Gritting information
Find out which areas are being gritted at Milestone Oxfordshire
Sydenham Village nestles in the glorious Oxfordshire countryside enjoying picturesque views of the Chiltern Hills
Oxfordshire Highways 03453 101 111
Waste Collections (BIFFA) 03000 610 610
Oxfordshire County Council Switchboard 01865 792422
South Oxfordshire District Council Emergency Helpline 01235 422410
SSEN have provided the following information to help prepare for the possibility of disruption to supplies:
Save the emergency power cut number - '105' - to your phone to report any loss of supply or damage to the electricity network
Visit the Power Track Website giving details of power cuts and restoration times. You can also report power cuts and network damage through Power Track.
Visit the "Preparing for a power cut" section of their website, where there is a wealth of advice and information, or to chat live to one of the advisors via the Webchat service
Customers are also eligible for the Priority Services Register (PSR) if they:
- Are deaf or hard of hearing
- Have a disability
- Live with children under five
- Are blind or partially-sighted
- Have a chronic illness
- Use medical equipment/aids reliant on electricity
- Are over 60.
To find out more about the PSR, click here or call 0800 294 3259.
SSEN will continue to update their website and social media channels (Instagram, Facebook and X (Twitter) ) regularly.
utilities
Household waste, including collection days and reporting missed bins: www.southoxon.gov.uk/south-oxfordshire-district-council/recycling-rubbish-and-waste/
Garden waste collection updates: www.southoxon.gov.uk/south-oxfordshire-district-council/recycling-rubbish-and-waste/garden-waste/
Waste Recycling Centres Please see the waste and recycling pages at Oxfordshire County Council's website
our Clubs, Societies and Facilities
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN
The Pubs
St Mary's Church in the centre of the village has regular services through-out the year and an active choir...
The village is incredibly lucky to have two vibrant pubs which offer drinks, food and regular special events...
This guide to utility services includes information on the Priority Services Register, financial support and advice, and further advice and resources.
There are so many; the tough decision is which one to join:
Feel free to ask around in the village to find out more.
news and events
power cuts - advice from ssen
The responsibilities of the Council are varied and ever-changing in supporting the needs and desires of this dynamic community...
NewsLETTER
COLD WEATHER AND FLOODING
waste collections
The church
Oxfordshire County Council have a website page regarding salting, gritting and snow. For guidance on snow clearance please see their issued Snow Guide.
Information (including road closures), advice on what to do and links to other information are at: news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/flooding-in-oxfordshire/
For the Flood Toolkit please visit the
Oxfordshire County Council page at
www.oxfordshirefloodtoolkit.com This
includes flood reporting links and advice
on flood recovery.
Parish Council
The government has advice on keeping cool at home and also staying safe in hot weather.
The NHS has good information on the common signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and how to cope in hot weather.
The UKHSA's COVID-19 and summer temperatures blog post also provides advice on how to stay well in hot weather.
If you need medical help that is not life-threatening, contact NHS 111 who will give you advice and point you to the best service for your needs.
Advice from Fire and Rescue:
Extinguish cigarettes properly, don’t throw the end on the ground and never throw cigarette ends out of car window.
Don’t leave bottles or glass in woodland/grassland; sunlight shining through glass can start fires. Take them home and or put them in a waste or recycling bin.
Avoid using open fires in the countryside.
Only use barbecues in a suitable and safe area - never leave them unattended - dispose of the ash carefully when it is cold.
If you see a fire in the countryside, don’t attempt to tackle fires that can’t be put out with a bucket of water - leave the area as quickly as possible and report it to the Fire and Rescue Service immediately.