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New Parish Councillor

The Parish Council welcomed a new member to its ranks at its meeting last evening (21st March), when Ian Burton was co-opted as councillor. Ian, who lives on Saxons Heath, moved to the village in 1975.  He has worked as … Continue reading

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Primary School Newsletter

Catherine Harrison, Chair of the Governors of Long Wittenham Primary School, writes … The school has a weekly newsletter.  This week’s gives you a lovely insight into the range of activities the children are up to so I wanted to … Continue reading

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Food Waste Action Week 2024

Oxfordshire County Council has asked the Parish Council to promote Food Waste Action Week which runs until 24th March. In Oxfordshire, residents throw away 31,320 potatoes every day – that’s enough for everyone in Carterton to have a portion of … Continue reading

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South News – March Edition

Residents who are not already subscribers to South Oxfordshire District Council’s digital newsletter “South News” may like to download the latest edition here.

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Pendon YouTube Channel

Did you know that you can enjoy the best of Pendon Museum from the comfort of your home? The museum has its own YouTube Channel highlighting the trains, vistas and special events within the museum.  It contains a great selection … Continue reading

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Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 21st March

The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 21st March. All residents are invited to attend.  Download the agenda here.

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Green Defenders Wanted

CPRE (Campaign to Protect Rural England) Oxfordshire is a charity that is passionate about making the countryside, its villages and market towns better places for everyone to live, work and enjoy. It is recruiting for Green Defender volunteers. Green Defenders … Continue reading

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OCC Customer Experience Survey

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is developing a new customer experience strategy and it would like to hear the views of residents. The council provides a wide range of services and it wants to give its customers the best possible experience. … Continue reading

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Pendon Museum Pop-up Café

The pop-up café at Pendon Museum will be open again tomorrow (Wednesday 13th March) from 10am to 12noon. This is a free drop-in event, with just a small charge for drinks and cake to cover the costs.  All donations from … 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 environs of the village. The application, at Rosehurst Farm, Long Wittenham, is to provide necessary, secure and adequate storage for agricultural … Continue reading

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