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Pump Track Update

The Pump Track project at Acklings is well underway and the project team has provided this brief update, details of the next steps, and how you can donate and get involved if you would like to. Funding update Within twelve  … 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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Didcot Road / Sires Hill Junction

Residents travelling southwards from the village should be aware that there are multiway traffic signals at the junction of Didcot Road and Sires Hill. Unfortunately, the Parish Council was not advised of these road works by Oxfordshire County Council.  The … Continue reading

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What Does Your Parish Council Do?

Residents who have ever wondered what the Parish Council does for them, will want to read a very informative article on the BBC website: Election 2021: What about parish councils? There is a vacancy on the Parish Council, so if … Continue reading

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The Pump Track Needs Your Help

Catherine Harrison has been working away to bring this to fruition, and now your help is needed! What is a pump track? It is a series of gravel bumps and banked turns and will provide a fun outside environment for … Continue reading

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Didcot Road Traffic Calming Revised Plan Consultation

Residents will remember that in January 2020, Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) Highways consulted on plans to install a new zebra crossing and to move the pinch-point traffic calming feature on Didcot Road to facilitate the Vanderbilt housing development. OCC has … 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 East Cottage, High Street, Long Wittenham, is for the demolition of the existing garage, and a proposed … Continue reading

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Pre-School Places Available

The village Pre-School has asked the Parish Council to inform residents that the school has a number of places available for children aged two and three years old this Summer term. For more information call 01865 407417 or email sally@longwittenhampreschool.co.uk.

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Village Produce Show

The Friends of St Mary’s have organised an exciting family event for the Autumn.  On Saturday 11th September there will be a Village Produce Show in St Mary’s Church from 2pm to 4:30pm. There are prizes for adults and children … Continue reading

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Abingdon Road, Clifton Hampden

Residents driving to Clifton Hampden and beyond should be aware that there are roadworks on Abingdon Road.  As these block one side of the road (opposite the Village Hall), the contractor has installed temporary four-way traffic lights. The lights are … Continue reading

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