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DIY Waste Charges to Increase

The cost of getting rid of non-household (DIY) waste at Oxfordshire Recycling Centres will change from Saturday 1st April. All items currently charged at £1.50 will now cost £2.  This covers most waste generated through home and garden renovations, including … Continue reading

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Community Hub Village Meeting

More than fifty people packed into the Village Hall last week to see the latest proposals for the Community Hub. The revised Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP), which established the concept of the Hub, was approved by the village at the … Continue reading

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Clifton Hampden Stores Closures Update

Further to the previous post about temporary closures of Clifton Hampden Stores and Post Office, the proprietor has advised that, owing to ‘actor availability’, the schedule has changed slightly.  Download the revised closure schedule. We also understand that, between Monday … Continue reading

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Coronation Cream Tea

On Bank Holiday Monday 8th May from 2pm to 5pm The Plough Inn will be hosting an afternoon of singing, crafts, games, cakes and fun to raise money for village community groups and to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles … Continue reading

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Watch Out, Thieves About!

There has been a report of recent criminal activity in the village. Two locked bikes were stolen from a garden in St John’s Row on Saturday night.  The police have been informed. Residents are advised to be vigilant, keep sheds, … Continue reading

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Get To Know Your Village

All residents are invited to a Get To Know Your Village event at St Mary’s Church on Sunday 16th April between 2pm and 5pm. Whether you have grown up here or have recently moved in, come and find out about … Continue reading

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OCC Newsletter

Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.

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Planning Application

The Parish Council has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village. The application, at The Grange, High Street, Long Wittenham, is for the installation of photo voltaic panels in discreet locations … Continue reading

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Health Services Survey

Our Member of Parliament, David Johnston, has launched a Health Services Survey, the aim of which is to get a constituency-wide picture of which health services local people think we need more of, such as GP surgeries, to keep pace … Continue reading

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Planning Application

The Parish Council has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village. The application, at Long Wittenham Athletic Club, Long Wittenham, is for single storey rear and side extensions together with a  … Continue reading

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