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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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Clifton Hampden Bridge Closure

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) has advised that, in the interests of public safety, it will be necessary to close a short section of the road between Clifton Hampden and The Barley Mow to facilitate parapet repairs to Clifton Hampden Bridge. … Continue reading

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Hosepipe Ban

Thames Water has announced that it is imposing a hosepipe ban (also known as a Temporary Usage Ban) from Thursday 23rd July. The ban applies to those who receive their water supply from Thames Water. A fine of up to … Continue reading

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Memories of Moving Into Westfield Road

Diana Wright remembers …. We moved into No. 14 Westfield Road on 31st August 1975.  The houses were about two thirds occupied by then.  Bob and Barbara Edwards had moved into No. 13 one week prior to us, only moving … Continue reading

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South News – July Edition

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

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Councillor Steps Down

After seven years service, Liz Yuille has stepped down from the Parish Council. Having moved to Long Wittenham from London in January 2015, Liz was keen to get involved with village life and started to attend Parish Council meetings to … Continue reading

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Government Confirms Three New Unitary Councils 

The government has announced that Oxfordshire and West Berkshire’s seven existing councils will be replaced by three unitary councils from 1st April 2028 as part of its plans for local government reorganisation (LGR). The new councils will be:

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Community Grants Newsletter

Residents may be interested to read the latest edition of South Oxfordshire District Council’s Community Grants Newsletter. Download the newsletter here.

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Wildfire Prevention Advice

Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service is urging residents to take extra care during hot, dry weather following a number of major wildfires across the county in recent years. Fire crews attended four major wildfires in 2025, three in 2024 and … 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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