Used by birds of prey for roosting, as well as being used by smaller birds and bats, the Water Tower in the parish of Upper Heyford, called Heyford Park, which is near Bicester Oxfordshire is within a conservation area. Formerly an active USAF / RAF Base until 1995 - but is scheduled to be demolished for housing. This air base played a very important role in 2 World wars, fighting to keep the freedom we all enjoy today.Then later it continued to give all peace of mind, knowing we were being protected .
The Water Tower is of local Historic value in Oxfordshire andu it can be seen for miles around. It was built, we think in the 1920's when the site was a USAF/RAF military base.
There are many ways in which this iconic tower could be put to use: a viewing platform, nest site, a vintage aeroplane depicting its importance during and after the war and cold war, stargazing as there is minimal light pollution, and a safe haven for wildlife.
Please sign the petition to save Oxford Water Tower - if enough people sign, Cherwell District Council might say 'no' to Bovis Homes or Dorchester Living demolishing the tower.
Update #48 years ago
TV crew has just finished interviewing some of us and it will be screened world wide on youtube from tomorrow, during the interview we even managed to prove that Bats are roosting within the tower . The councils and developers HAVE TO LISTEN TO US NOW . Thank you all for your continued support. Please keep sharing and signing xxxxx
Update #38 years ago
TV crews will be here on Monday at noon !! Don't give up hope folks
Update #28 years ago
Today, I have discovered that no wildlife surveys have been done near the Water Tower , nor has it been considered as a worthwhile landmark , although the Heritage people state it is a local landmark . So I have requested a wildlife survey to be undertaken AND that the Water Tower be listed as a local Historical Landmark. Please keep getting this petition signed and shared , thank you for your support
Update #18 years ago
On September 20th at 1:30pm, we shall be meeting at the water tower , where the press will be interviewing people about saving and why they want the tower saved , and taking photographs .
