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Fuel Poverty Awareness Day

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Admin

National Energy Action (NEA) has asked the Parish Council to publicize that today (3rd December) is Fuel Poverty Awareness Day. NEA is the national fuel poverty charity that works across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to tackle the root causes … Continue reading →

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Father Christmas at The Plough

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Admin

A reminder that the Pre-School has arranged for Father Christmas to be at The Plough Inn between 3pm and 5pm on Saturday 11th December for a ‘meet & greet’. The bar will be open with mulled wine and mince pies, … Continue reading →

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Beware Dodgy Builders

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Admin

Residents are being warned by Oxfordshire County Council’s trading standards to be wary of leaflets offering driveway or roofing repairs after some property owners were charged for additional, unnecessary work. Any resident who has concerns about cold calling or potential … Continue reading →

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Business Grants

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Admin

Grants are available from South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) to help businesses that have been severely affected by Covid-19 restrictions to get through the Winter months. Local businesses can now apply for a grant of up to £15,000 to help … Continue reading →

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Walking in Nature

Posted on November 27, 2021 by Admin

Earth Trust has asked the Parish Council to make residents aware of a series of mindful walks at three of its beautiful greenspaces.  Walks are run by an Earth Trust tutor and supported by its volunteers. Walking within nature will … Continue reading →

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NDP Revisions Completed

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Admin

The Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) has finally been revised, and has been re-submitted to South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) this week. Over two years ago, Historic England raised objections to the NDP as it stood and their objections were insurmountable … Continue reading →

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Sir Martin Wood

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Admin

Sir Martin Wood, who launched the world’s first scanning technology and founded the environmental group the Earth Trust based at Little Wittenham, has died.  He was ninety-four. A visionary engineer, Sir Martin started Oxford Instruments with his wife Audrey, developing … Continue reading →

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OCC Newsletter

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Admin

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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Village Poppy Appeal

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Admin

More than £1,500 was collected in Long and Little Wittenham for the annual Poppy Appeal for the Royal British Legion. Eight collectors toured the two villages and there were collection boxes in The Plough Inn and The Vine and Spice, … Continue reading →

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20mph Speed Limit Approved

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Admin

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management at Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) approved the 20mph speed limit for the village on Thursday 18th November. See the details of the decision on the OCC website. Mark Francis, the Technical Officer for Traffic … Continue reading →

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