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IF Oxford Science and Ideas Festival

The Parish Council has been asked to promote IF Oxford, the city’s science and ideas Festival, which returns in October with a mix of 100 in-person and digital events for all ages. With a wide range of topics from the … Continue reading

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Temporary Closure of The Road Between Long Wittenham and The Barley Mow

The Parish Council has just been informed by Oxfordshire County Council Highways of the emergency temporary closure of the road between Long Wittenham and the Barley Mow. A temporary Emergency Notice (see below) is being made to implement the temporary … Continue reading

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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 Cherry Tree Cottages, 34 High Street, Long Wittenham, is for a drop kerb at the front of … Continue reading

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20mph Speed Limit Consultation

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking the views of residents on the proposal to introduce a 20mph speed limit throughout the village. The proposals are being put forward following road safety concerns raised by the Parish Council and will see a … Continue reading

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Libraries Update

Oxfordshire County Council has announced that the county’s libraries will return to pre-pandemic opening hours from today (6th September). During the pandemic, hours were reduced to allow additional safety measures to be monitored by staff.  As these have been eased … 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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Garden Waste Collections Update

The Parish Council has been asked by South Oxfordshire District Council to pass on to residents the link to the latest information about garden waste collections: https://www.southoxon.gov.uk/south-oxfordshire-district-council/recycling-rubbish-and-waste/garden-waste/

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Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 9th September

The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 9th September. All residents are invited to attend.  Download the agenda here.

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Dog Club Update

Many people have helped make the Long Wittenham Dog Club a success, including the organisers, and all those people who have attended one or more of the club sessions.  Membership currently stands at around forty. Since it started back in … Continue reading

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Civil Parking Enforcement

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) has asked the Parish Council to pass on the following information to residents. The Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) project, being jointly undertaken between OCC, South Oxfordshire District Council, Vale of White Horse District Council and Cherwell … Continue reading

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