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PARISH COUNCIL
CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME
Since the election in May 2007 there have been considerable changes to the Parish Council.
Barry Perkins, Isabel Henderson, Eva Sawers and Jane May have left and I would like to thank them all personally for their years of hard work as Parish Councillors in the service of the village.
We have recently said goodbye to Veronica Wood, who has been the Parish Clerk for the past five years. I would like to thank her for all her hard work and dedication and wish her all the best for the future. We welcome Suzie Warren into the fold, and look forward to a long and happy association with her.
The Council is engaged on several important projects in addition to the very considerable workload of day to day matters. We meet approximately every six weeks and all parishioners are welcome and encouraged to attend the meetings as this is not only a great opportunity to bring matters to our attention, but also to hear firsthand what it is that the Parish Council our doing for you. Minutes are made public a few days after each meeting has taken place and are posted on the village noticeboards, this website and the noticeboard in the Plough. Notices of meetings are available in the same manner and are published one week in advance of the meeting.
We’re here to help, so please feel free to contact the Parish Council on any matters that you think require our attention. Details of all members, their main areas of responsibility and contact details can be found below, although Councillors can be contacted on any matter you wish to bring to our attention. You will also find information on our District Councillor, Celia Collett, and County Councillor, Patrick Greene.
Best regards, John Stimson
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Mr John Stimson – Chairman
I have lived in the village for 37 years and since 1984 have been a member of the Parish Council. I represented this Ward on SODC from 1984-1987 and Sandford Ward from 1995 until May of 2007. I was Vice-Chairman of the District in 1999-2000 and Chairman 2000-2001. I can be contacted on 407132. |
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Mr Jason Sherwood – Vice Chairman
I live in Fieldside with my Wife Angela and our two small children. I work for Oxfordshire County Council and look after the adoption of new roads. I also spent a couple of years in the Skate Park industry, helping to run a small manufacturing company. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, walking, surfing and playing in a band. On the PC I am responsible for highway matters, sports and play equipment. I can be contacted on 407913.
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Mrs Anne Byard
I have lived in the village for 30 years and have two adult children who grew up here, one of whom is a fellow councillor. I work full-time for a local breast cancer charity, and I am responsible for local transport issues in the Parish. I can be contacted on 407168 or by emailing anne[at]yalumba.co.uk |
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Mrs Catherine Nicholson
Having lived in Long Wittenham for nine years with my husband and two children, I was co-opted on to the Parish Council in October 2007. I produce the PC Newsletter and organised the village Open Day. I can be contacted by emailing cath.n[at]btinternet.com |
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Mr David Whitehead
Having lived in the village for 24 years, I enjoy walking, fishing and history. My Parish Council responsibilities include footpaths and highways. I can be contacted on 407620. |
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Miss Anni Byard
I grew up in the village and attended the Primary School. I returned to Long Wittenham after studying archaeology at university, and live with my partner John. I am responsible for this website and waste and environmental issues and am also addressing the Post Office closure. You can email me at annibyard[at]hotmail.com or call me on 409980. |
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Mr Paul Otter
I’m 40 years old, self employed and have lived in Long Wittenham since the age of two. I am the Parish Council’s representative on the Village Hall Committee and the Police liaison. I can be contacted by emailing paul-otter[at]hotmail.co.uk, or by calling 407396. |
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Mrs Celia Collett MBE - DISTRICT COUNCILLOR
As your District Councillor my aim is to represent and support Long
Wittenham, along with Little Wittenham and Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, in maintaining and developing vibrant and cohesive communities. Please feel free to contact me personally on any District related matters that I may be able to help with. Celia.collett[at]southoxon.gov.uk |
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Mr Patrick Greene – COUNTY COUNCILLOR
Patrick Greene has lived in North Moreton for 41 years and is married to Mary, who joined Patrick as an elected Member of local government in 1999. Patrick has had a varied and successful business career running a local family engineering business, working as a political agent and latterly as a company director of a knitwear design and manufacturing business. Patrick has been an elected member of local government since 1995 and is committed to working for the local community. He can be contacted on 01235 813396 or emailed at patrick.greene[at]oxfordshire.gov.uk
(Information taken from Oxfordshire County Council website) |
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