Free Children’s Activity Event
As part of Love Your Market, there will be a free Children’s Activity Stall on the Market Square on Thursday 15th February 2024 from 10.00am to 2.00pm.
Skate Park – Car Park Temporary Closure
As part of Carterton Town Council’s routine tree inspection, we have discovered a maple tree in a potentially unstable condition. The tree is situated in the car park close to the Skate Park on Upavon Way.
To ensure everyone’s safety, we have cordoned off the car park entrance while we await the tree surgeons recommendation.
Job Vacancy – Deputy Clerk/RFO
Job Advertisement: Deputy Town Clerk / Responsible Finance Officer
Carterton Town Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team in the role of Deputy Town Clerk / Responsible Finance Officer (RFO). This is a key position within the council, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to the effective management of our finances and office resources.
Position: Deputy Town Clerk / Responsible Finance Officer (RFO)
Pay Grade: SCP 24-32 (£33,024 – £40,221)
Hours: 37 hours per week, including evening meetings and occasional weekend work
Location: Carterton Town Hall, Alvescot Rd, Carterton
Closing Date: 12th February 2024
Job Purpose: As Deputy Town Clerk / RFO, you will be responsible for managing the council’s finances, overseeing office resources and staff, and deputising for the Town Clerk. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of the council’s financial processes, attending meetings, and leading on specific projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Effective management of the office and staff.
- Managing council finances, including budget preparation, monitoring, and year-end accounts.
- Recording minutes and actions for full town council meetings.
- Leading specific projects.
- Deputising for the Town Clerk.
Person Specification: We are looking for candidates with practical experience in financial management, staff management, and administrative duties. Essential qualifications include Maths GCSE (grade A-C) and A Levels in English, or five years of report writing. High-level skills in MS Office suite are required.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team. Experience in public sector financial accounting, CiLCA or equivalent council qualification, and computer-based payroll would be desirable.
How to Apply: The application form should be returned to Simon Garwood, Town Clerk, at clerk@carterton-tc.gov.uk by 5.00pm on Monday 12th February.
Carterton Town Council is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
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Firewalk Event
If you ever fancied walking on hot coals then this is your opportunity!
An amazing event – not to be missed.
Abingdon Air & Country Show
Don’t miss this exciting aerobatic event on Saturday 18 May 2024. Free car parking, dogs on leads are welcome.
Author Visit
Don’t forget to book your place for this very special event. Author Jamie Smith will be talking about his new book at Carterton Library on Tuesday 27 February. Don’t miss it!
January 2024 Community Litter Pick
CALLING ALL COMMUNITY MINDED PEOPLE OF CARTERTON
Come along for the first litter pick of 2024 and help us in our efforts to reduce litter in our Town – every little bit counts and it really does make a difference. So, please join us if you can and help make Carterton a more pleasant area to live, work and relax in.
The “Pick” is on Sunday 28th January starting at 10.00am through to midday. The meeting point is the Town Hall in the Market Square and the Town Council provide all the equipment needed.
As well as helping to improve the environment we live in, it is also a good opportunity to meet like-minded people and make new friends.
So – come on – what are you waiting for? Let’s join together and see what a difference we can make.
For more information/details please contact sylviaandpete04@yahoo.co.uk
A flooding update
A further flooding update this evening with a bit of good news.
Oxford’s Abingdon Road has now reopened.
However, it will remain closed from Old Abingdon Road to Weirs Lane so fire crews can continue to pump water away. Signed diversions will be in place.
The High Street bus gate, which was temporarily opened, is now back in operation.
Most of the roads closed in Henley due to the flooding have now reopened, including both sides of Thames Side, Riverside, and New Street. There remains a closure at Sonning Bridge and at Playhatch (B478).
Other highways are being monitored regularly and will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so. Both Redbridge and Seacourt Park and Rides are still impacted by flooding. The Oxford Parkway, Thornhill and Pear Tree are operating and people are encouraged to use these sites.
While we have 21 flood warnings and 29 flood alerts in the county, the forecast over the next few days remains dry, with the possibility of snowy showers, so we expect the water to continue to slowly recede. As before, this will take time.A reminder that people can their flood risk, sign up for free flood warnings and keep up to date with the latest situation from the Environment Agency at gov.uk/check-if-youre-at-risk-of-flooding. You are advised to direct residents to this website and to X @EnvAgencySE for timely updates as well as the Met Office for weather warnings and advice. Residents can call the Environment Agency’s flooding hotline for advice and support at any time, seven days a week, on 0345 988 1188. Our news webpage also contains helpful information and signposting and is being updated regularly.
Martin Reeves
Chief Executive
Oxfordshire County Council, County Hall, Oxford, OX1 1ND
oxfordshire.gov.uk
A flooding update
Following Saturday’s flooding update, the general picture for Oxfordshire is improving but there remains 24 flood warnings and 30 flood alerts in the county. Water is moving downstream heading from Oxford to other parts of the Thames Valley and the expected highest levels of the Thames have now been reached between Henley and Marlow going through Hurley. The forecast for dry weather remains the same over the next few days with the potential for light, possibly snowy, showers in some areas.
Please be aware that Abingdon Road remains closed. A diversion is in place on Thames Street towards Folly Bridge and Abingdon Road (apart from local access). The situation is being closely monitored and firefighters are still active pumping water away but the water has not receded enough to reopen the road. Access can be gained through the High Street bus gates until the water levels are again at passable levels.
Thameside South and Station Road in Henley also closed yesterday and remain closed as water levels rose further on the stretches of the Thames through the town and nearby areas. Approximately 15 roads are closed in the county, mainly in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse.
The gritters were out in force last night and are going out again tonight from 7pm as temperatures have dropped. All partners are encouraging motorists, cyclists and pedestrians to take extra care when travelling given that the presence of so much standing water will exacerbate ice hazards. You are kindly asked to support this messaging as well as encourage residents to check on their neighbours.
As well as some partners in the Thames Valley responding to the flood risks and warnings, with some yet to see the highest impact, we are also now planning for recovery. Both an Oxfordshire working group and a Thames Valley resilience group will be set up over the next couple of days to facilitate this. However, it is clear that water levels will remain high and flood barriers and other resources may still be required in the county until the end of the week.
A reminder that people can their flood risk, sign up for free flood warnings and keep up to date with the latest situation from the Environment Agency at gov.uk/check-if-youre-at-risk-of-flooding. You are advised to direct residents to this website and to X @EnvAgencySE for timely updates as well as the Met Office for weather warnings and advice. Residents can call the Environment Agency’s flooding hotline for advice and support at any time, seven days a week, on 0345 988 1188.
Our news webpage also contains helpful information and signposting and is being updated regularly.
Martin Reeves
Chief Executive
Oxfordshire County Council, County Hall, Oxford, OX1 1ND
oxfordshire.gov.uk
