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South News – October Edition

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

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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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School Welcomes Afghan Refugees

The Village Primary school has welcomed fifteen children from Afghanistan who fled the country when the Taliban took control.  The acting head teacher, Gillian Seymour, said that while it had been a “whirlwind time for the school” the refugees had … Continue reading

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Didcot Garden Town Newsletter

Residents who are not already subscribers may want to read the latest edition of the Didcot Garden Town Newsletter. See the South Oxfordshire District Council website for more information about the Didcot Garden Town project.

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Planning Application

The Parish Council has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village. The application, at Willingtons Barn, High Street, Long Wittenham, is for a two-storey dwelling house, with parking/turning area. The details … Continue reading

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Poppy Appeal Volunteers Needed

Prew Bowtell, Poppy Appeal Organiser for Long and Little Wittenham, writes … This year we will once again have poppy sellers coming door-to-door for the annual Poppy Appeal. This year’s appeal runs from Saturday 30th October to Sunday 14th November … Continue reading

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Plans to Make 20mph the New 30mph in Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet will decide on 19th October whether to endorse plans to make it simpler to lower speeds to 20mph as part of its aspiration to see limits lowered on most urban areas and village streets in places … Continue reading

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Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 14th October

The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 14th October. All residents are invited to attend.  Download the agenda here.

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Planning Application

The Parish Council has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village. The application, at Elm Close, High Street, Long Wittenham, is to raise the existing garage roof by 500mm, and adding … Continue reading

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20mph Speed Limit Consultation

A reminder that Oxfordshire County Council’s consultation on the proposal to introduce a 20mph speed limit throughout the village ends tomorrow (8th October). Residents are encouraged to comment on the proposal, if they have not already done so. The consultation … Continue reading

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