Rose Hill and Iffley ward, created in 2002, is a ward with several distinct communities. There’s Rose Hill estate, built in stages in the thirties, forties, seventies and 2000s, where about half the electorate live. The estate is deprived both by Oxfordshire and national standards, but hopefully with the housing redevelopment and associated regeneration, things are getting better.
Then there’s Iffley village, just down the hill, next to the river Thames. Iffley village is one of the picturesque places where you can’t quite believe you’re still in the city, and the noted Norman church of St Mary is always worth a visit. Between the two areas is what the estate agents call Iffley Borders, which is a quiet suburban part of the ward and contains the main shopping parade.
Local groups
Rose Hill tenants’ and residents association
Rose Hill TRA meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 7.30pm at the Rose Hill Community Centre. It’s a forum for people who live on Rose Hill estate to discuss what’s happening in the area and ask questions of the developers building the new homes, estate manager, streetwardens and local police. The chair of the Rose Hill TRA is Peter Wilkinson.
Villiers Neighbourhood Watch
Villiers Neighbourhood Watch is the local neighbourhood watch for the Rose Hill main road area of the ward. It meets every two months to discuss issues of concern. To join Villiers Neighbourhood Watch, get in touch with Mike Knibbs.
Friends of Iffley Village
FOIV is a local society and residents’ association for people who live in Iffley village, the older part of the ward near the river Thames. The chair is Judith English.
Rose Hill and Iffley links
Rose Hill News
Rose Hill and Littlemore Sure Start Children’s Centre
Art in Rose Hill
St Mary’s, Iffley
Iffley History Society
I am a Labour activist in Oxford , working to re-elect our great MP, Andrew Smith. I'm also a councillor for Rose Hill and Iffley ward, and Lead Member for Social Inclusion and Young People on Oxford City Council.