News and updates are shared around the village through a regular newsletter pulled together by a dedicated team...
The responsibilities of the Council are varied and ever-changing in supporting the needs and desires of this dynamic community...
COLD WEATHER AND FLOODING
Parish Council
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
This guide to utility services includes information on the Priority Services Register, financial support and advice, and further advice and resources.
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.
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 Pubs
St Mary's Church in the centre of the village has regular services through-out the year and an active choir...
There are so many; the tough decision is which one to join:
Feel free to ask around in the village to find out more.
The village is incredibly lucky to have two vibrant pubs which offer drinks, food and regular special events...
NewsLETTER
Oxfordshire County Council have a website page regarding salting, gritting and snow. For guidance on snow clearance please see their issued Snow Guide.
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. Further flood information is available on the Oxfordshire County Council website.
EMERGENCIES AND FAULT REPORTING
waste collections
The church
utilities