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Horse Rider Safety Campaign
Drivers are being encouraged to stay alert for horse riders using the county’s roads, in a joint safety campaign from Oxfordshire County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service, and the British Horse Society (BHS). ‘Pass slow and wide’ warning signs will … Continue reading
Waste And Recycling Collections
Residents are reminded that waste collections will be a day later this week, owing to the bank holiday. See the changes on the South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) website: https://www.southoxon.gov.uk/south-oxfordshire-district-council/recycling-rubbish-and-waste/when-is-your-collection-day/waste-collections-calendar/
Garden Waste Collections
Residents who are frustrated that South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) is not currently collecting brown bin waste owing to the shortage of HGV drivers in the country, may like to read an interesting article about the issue on the BBC … Continue reading
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 Mouldens, High Street, Long Wittenham, is for proposed amendments to roof form, detailing, colour and roof profile … Continue reading
Enrych Oxfordshire
The Parish Council has been asked to promote the charity Enrych Oxfordshire which supports adults with physical disabilities to escape isolation and loneliness, by taking part in leisure and learning activities through our volunteer befriending service. The last year has … Continue reading
Bus Services Survey
Earlier this year, the Government published a new National Bus Strategy which sets out a framework for how bus services can recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, with a vision for future improvements to bus provision. To meet this challenge, Oxfordshire … Continue reading
Bus Service Changes
Going Forward Buses has announced some changes to its once a week D1 service on Mondays between Wallingford and Didcot, which calls at Long Wittenham. The changes will take effect from Monday 6th September 2021. The service will be revised … Continue reading
Village Bell Ringers
Thanks to the wonderful support from the village, individuals and groups, the St Mary’s bells restoration has been completed and the village bell ringers are up and ringing once more. The bells are a joy to ring, and a joy … Continue reading
Village Produce Show
Villagers who intend to submit entries to the Produce Show, which will take place on Saturday 11th September at St Mary’s Church, are reminded that entry forms must be completed and put in the submissions box at St Mary’s Church … Continue reading
OCC Newsletter
Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.