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Spring Bulbs
Following on from the spectacular Daffodil display in the village last Spring, the Parish Council is once again providing bulbs for residents to plant in their front gardens or grass verges. If you would like some Crocus and/or Narcissi bulbs … Continue reading
New Parish Councillor
The Parish Council has a new member. Ron Carter was co-opted on to the council at its last meeting on 11th November. Ron has lived at his home on Didcot Road for the last fifty-two years along with his late … Continue reading
The LAST Village Bonfire Night?
Cllr Sally Duff writes … Fantastic Wonderful Excellent Amazing !!!!!!!!!!!! These are just a few of the comments made by attendees at this year’s spectacular Village Bonfire Night. When the village comes together we always achieve a memorable event and … 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.
Planning Application
The Parish Council has been advised by Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) of a new planning application which has significant implications for Long Wittenham. It includes the much anticipated new road bridge over the River Thames. The application is for:
Long Wittenham War Dead Remembered
Long Wittenham remembered its First World War dead on 11th November at the village war memorial to commemorate Armistice Day 1918. Fourteen soldiers from the village lost their lives in war zones in France and Palestine or died from wounds. … Continue reading
Tree Planting on Fieldside
Residents may have noticed that trees have recently appeared on Fieldside track. When the Vanderbilt housing development was proposed, there were concerns that it would spoil the rural feel of this popular walking route. There was also concern that the … 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 3 The Crescent, Long Wittenham, is for the conversion of the existing garage to form a residential … Continue reading
20mph Speed Limit
The Parish Council has been advised that, following the recent consultation, Oxfordshire County Council’s proposal to implement a 20mph speed limit throughout the village will be presented at the Cabinet Member for Highway Management decisions meeting on Thursday 18th November … Continue reading
Primary School Christmas Market
The village primary school will be holding a Christmas Market in the school grounds on Saturday 11th December between 11am and 3pm. There will be amazing raffle prizes, wonderful food from Too Perfection, Christmas stalls, Christmas games, Mrs Claus, a … Continue reading