Category Archives: County Councillor

New Trees

Residents may have noticed that sixteen new trees have appeared around the village. The Parish Council is keen to support the various green initiatives to plant trees to help clean and enhance the environment, so with some financial help from … Continue reading

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Overweight Lorries Targetted

The Parish Council has been advised by our County Councillor, Dr Pete Sudbury, that on 20th July, officers from Trading Standards took part in joint enforcement work with Thames Valley Police’s Roads Policing Team, targetting the illegal use of the … Continue reading

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County Councillor Re-elected

Dr Pete Sudbury has retained his Wallingford seat on Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) for the Green Party.  In Thursday’s election he polled 2,111 votes, beating his nearest rival, the Conservative candidate Lee Upcraft who polled 1,183.  Labour’s George Ryall was … Continue reading

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20mph Zone Update

A third meeting of the working group to discuss proposals for a 20mph zone through the village was held last week, attended by parish councillors, Oxfordshire County Council’s consultant Colin Davis and county councillor Dr Pete Sudbury. A Road Safety … Continue reading

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20mph Zone Update

There was a wide-ranging discussion of issues surrounding a proposed 20mph zone through the village at a second meeting with county council consultant Colin Davis and local councillors. Those attending the ‘virtual’ meeting were Mr Davis, county councillor Dr Pete … Continue reading

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20mph Zone

A 20mph zone through Long Wittenham is edging closer.  The village is one of three areas in South Oxfordshire chosen as pilot schemes to reduce traffic speeds and pollution as part of the ‘Green’ agenda. Last week, parish councillors met … Continue reading

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Support for 20mph Speed Limits

On an intiative by our County Councillor, Dr Pete Sudbury, the County Council has passed a motion to support 20mph limits in built-up areas across the county. Speaking at last week’s Parish Council meeting Dr Sudbury said: “This should mean … Continue reading

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