Town Council

...in brief

Carterton Pump Track

Two Year 8 boys recently gave a presentation to Carterton Town Council Amenities Committee, requesting that a pump track is installed in the grass area near the skate park on Upavon Way. A pump track is a circuit of rollers, banked turns and features designed to be ridden completely by riders “pumping”—generating momentum by up and down body movements, instead of pedalling or pushing. Pump tracks with concrete constructions can be used by bikes, skateboards, scooters and are also accessible to wheelchairs. They are designed to be used by a wider audience, including less experienced riders.

The town council is considering this request as part of a wider review of the play areas in Carterton – please keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates on this project.

Community recognition for Cllr Lynn Little

Being one of 3,000 people nominated to receive one of Her Majesty’s Platinum Champion Awards is an honour in itself. but to be chosen as one of the 490 selected to receive an Award was heartfelt recognition for Cllr Lynn Little for the work she has done in and around Carterton to help the local community. “The work I do for people around the town means so much to me. Assisting with the Covid vaccination rollout, helping to operate the lunch club, community fridge, foodbank, drop-in veterans centre and community coffee morning, has helped so many who need support in our town.”

Sensory Garden

On Thursday 7 September Emma Phillips from West Oxfordshire District Council officially opened the Carterton Trefoil Guild Sensory Garden, situated in the market square close to the Town Council building.

In 2021, the Guild put forward their idea to the council; to create a calming space for families to sit, relax and reflect. An environment, courtesy of plants and the use of materials to engage one’s senses.

Pam Howard, spokesperson for the Guild, thanked everyone involved in the project. A special mention went to WODC who helped finance the venture, Laurence, Toby, Tom, and Deia from UBICO, for their work creating the garden, Katie, Alex and Teresa at the council for their practical help and advice, Josh for the wonderful planters, Evie at Morrisons for pebbles and plants and Asda for donating bags of compost. Finally, the Town Council, for donating the land, memorial bench and the installing of the water feature and electrics.

Carterton residents were eager to share their thoughts on the garden:

‘The sensory garden is beautiful; my son absolutely loves it. The water feature and the chimes help him with his sensory needs. He finds it very calming. It has clearly been a labour of love.’

‘Thank you to all. My grandsons love playing the tubes. A really lovely area.’

‘This little garden makes me smile; I love having a go on the chimes too….and yes! I am a grown up. Thank you to the Trefoil Guild.’

After the grand opening, Mayor Nick Leverton invited his special guests to join him in the Town Hall for a celebratory cup of tea!

If you would like to join this fun loving, friendly, creative group please contact pam.howard15@gmail.com