Welcome to the website for the village of Long Wittenham, Oxfordshire, England. Within these pages you will find information on the village, the Parish Council and its activities, a directory of local businesses and services, information on clubs and groups, and lots of other things too.
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The Didcot and Wallingford Neighbourhood Policing Team has asked the Parish Council to let residents know about its Neighbourhood Priorities Survey.
The team is committed to giving communities a say in the future of local policing. The survey is designed to help shape local policing and priorities for the coming months.
You can complete the survey here.
Your response helps the team to shape its patrols and target what affects our community the most.
The Village Hall Committee is looking for a new reliable cleaner for the village hall to keep it spick and span for all the users.
Details below: Continue reading
Oxfordshire County Council has been awarded government funding to help residents on a low-income make their homes more energy efficient.
The scheme is called Warm Homes: Local Grant and is designed to provide fully funded energy efficiency upgrades – such as solar panels and heat pumps – Continue reading
Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.
The Parish Council has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village.
The application, at Brook House, High Street, Long Wittenham, is for the demolition of existing outbuildings and the erection of a two storey side and rear extension with single storey rear extension.
The details may be viewed on the SODC website: Continue reading
Residents who are not already subscribers to South Oxfordshire District Council’s digital newsletter “South News” may like to download the latest edition here.
Due to major engineering work at Oxford Station, the rail line between Didcot Parkway and Oxford will be fully closed for eight days from 1st February. All services on this stretch will be replaced by buses.
Network Rail is demolishing and replacing the Botley Road railway bridge, installing infrastructure for Oxford’s new Platform 5, and carrying out work required for the Oxford Station Enhancement Project. Continue reading
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are inviting residents to share their views on proposed updates to their Joint Taxi Licensing Policy.
This is your chance to influence how taxi services operate across both districts – from payment options to environmental targets. The councils aim to review this policy at least every five years to ensure it meets local needs and keeps up to date with legislation.
The councils are proposing updates including:
Residents can review the full policy and share their thoughts at:
southandvale.gov.uk/taxi-licensing-policy
The survey is open until Tuesday 10th March 2026.
Long Wittenham Athletic Club will be hosting a Valentine’s Day Dance on Saturday 14th February from 7pm till late.
There will be live music featuring the band Mo’Mojo, as well as food (two types of curry plus vegetarian) and drink.
Tickets are £5 and can be purchased at the club. Continue reading
The Warm Hub at Bodkins welcomes residents for Community, Coffee and Conversation.
For anyone wanting community; whether you live on your own, work from home, are retired and would like to have a natter in a friendly environment over coffee (tea also on offer) and cake every other Friday at Bodkins, 11am to 12.30pm. Continue reading
