by Jeff Willis | Sep 12, 2023 | News
The Oxton Society is deeply shocked and saddened at the loss of our friend and our Membership Secretary, Dave Barden, who has died in the Moroccan earthquake whilst on the latest leg of a round-the-world cycle trip raising funds for the Red Cross. Dave gave his all to...
by Jeff Willis | Aug 12, 2023 | News
Nominations are invited for our Design Award 2023. A primary objective of the Oxton Society is to ensure that the special character of the Conservation Area is maintained and enhanced. The purpose of our Design Award scheme is to encourage and celebrate...
by Jeff Willis | Jun 30, 2023 | News
The bills are all in and the accounts are finalised so we can now report on another bumper year for Secret Gardens 2023. We sold about 4,000 tickets for over £35,000. The Toosey family organised the raffle and the refreshments at Prenton Pep and took in over £5,000....
by Jeff Willis | Jun 20, 2023 | News
The Society has produced a new advice leaflet setting out how we can all help to look after our Conservation Area. Oxton’s special character comes from its wonderful stone walls, its abundance of trees and its fine collection of heritage buildings. All...
by Jeff Willis | Mar 8, 2023 | News
The Oxton Society’s History Group has now published its 2023 programme of its very popular History Walks. All the Walks are free but you have to book in advance. We can also offer tailor-made walks for small groups or organisations on any day of the week....
by Jeff Willis | Nov 24, 2022 | News
Solar panels for domestic buildings in Conservation Areas Placing solar panels on the roof of your house or flat, or a building within the grounds of your house or flat, is usually ‘Permitted Development’ and does not require planning permission provided they meet...
