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Elgin Energy – Proposed Solar Farm

Ref 25/00563/SO – Request For Screening Opinion – Elgin Energy

Without prejudicing any decision/opinion on any future planning application, Horley Parish Council supports the Request for Screening Opinion (Environmental Impact Assessment.) 

Further details can be found on the Cherwell District Council website – Planning Ref 25/00563/SO

Graham Curd – Chair Horley Parish Council

Proposed Solar Farm – update

You may be aware that a planning application has been submitted to Cherwell District Council by Elgin in relation to the proposed solar farm, part of which is in the parish of Horley. This application is seeking the opinion of CDC as to whether they consider that an environmental impact assessment is required for the proposed solar farm. While this is for CDC to decide, the Parish Council are reviewing the proposal and will submit comments to CDC in due course. 

Notice of temporary road closures on Horton Lane between 24th March and 18th April 2025

See attached documents for details of road closures so that SF Stefan (Gigaclear contractor) can install fibre cables. The work is due to start next week and is in four phases.

Further information regarding the works may be obtained by contacting Charlie Gibbons on 07592 375 571 or email natasha.fernley@sf-stefan.co.uk

Mothering Sunday Posy Making and Service – 30th March in Horley

On Mothering Sunday (30th March) there will be posy making and an all-ages Benefice service at St Etheldreda’s Church – see below for details.

Reminder: Village Litter Pick – this Saturday (15th March) at 10am

The annual village litter pick will take place on Saturday 15th March.

If you can spare half an hour or so to help out, please gather in front of the Old Post Office on the corner of Banbury Lane at 10:00 on 15th March.  Litter pickers, protective gloves and rubbish and recycling bags will be provided by CDC.  Please wear gloves (your own or those provided by CDC) to protect yourself against any risk of infection, and take care to wash your hands thoroughly after the Litter Pick has been completed.

Let’s keep Horley looking fabulous!

‘It’s Not All Beer and Skittles’ evening – thank you!

Thank you to everyone who came along and supported this event on Saturday. It was a fun evening, with lots of entertaining games and plenty of socialising over beer and bar snacks!

As well as raising awareness of Prostate Cancer, the event made an amazing £1434 for the Prostate Cancer UK charity!

If you weren’t able to make it but would  like to make a donation please visit the JustGiving page.  Its simple, fast and totally secure. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to PROSTATE CANCER UK, so it’s the most efficient way to give – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

You can donate to the JustGiving page by clicking here https://www.justgiving.com/page/its-not-all-beer-beer-skittles?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=EM

Thank you again for your amazing support!

Reminder: ‘It’s Not All Beer and Skittles’ evening in support of Prostate Cancer UK this Saturday (1st March)

Just a reminder of the ‘It’s Not All Beer and Skittles’ evening this Saturday from 7.30pm at The Old School.

The evening is planned as a relaxed get together with a few games dotted around for those that wish to partake!  A paying bar, with snacks available, and of course a raffle……

If you are unable to make it but would  like to make a donation please visit the JustGiving page.  Its simple, fast and totally secure. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to PROSTATE CANCER UK, so it’s the most efficient way to give – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

You can donate to the JustGiving page by clicking here https://www.justgiving.com/page/its-not-all-beer-beer-skittles?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=EM

Thank you for your support!

Just Puddings Evening in Hornton this Friday (28th Feb)

Hornton has got a Just Puddings evening this Friday in aid of Katherine House Hospice. Horley villagers are welcome to come along too – and bring along pudding!

Please book in advance by emailing Jo Langton at joann.langton2013@gmail.com or calling her on  670359.