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Going Forward Buses Special Offer
Going Forward Buses has announced the following special offer from Monday 17th May to the end of June: Two journeys for the price of one. Buy an adult single ticket and return (same day) for free. For most journeys the … Continue reading
Didcot Road / Sires Hill 24th May
The Parish Council has been advised by the Network Management Team at Oxfordshire County Council that roadworks will take place on Didcot Road and Sires Hill overnight between 24th and 26th May to facilitate carriageway resurfacing and signage improvement. A … Continue reading
County Councillor Re-elected
Dr Pete Sudbury has retained his Wallingford seat on Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) for the Green Party. In Thursday’s election he polled 2,111 votes, beating his nearest rival, the Conservative candidate Lee Upcraft who polled 1,183. Labour’s George Ryall was … Continue reading
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Where Smooth Waters Glide
Residents may be interested in a new online exhibition called Where Smooth Waters Glide, which is drawn from the archives of the Thames Conservancy and its predecessor, the Thames Navigation Commission. It explores the history of the Upper Thames from … Continue reading
Parish Council Meetings – Thursday 13th May
The Parish Council will hold its annual meeting via Zoom video conferencing at 7:30pm on Thursday 13th May. This will be followed at 7:45pm by its usual monthly meeting. Download the agendas: Annual Parish Council Meeting Agenda / Monthly Meeting … Continue reading
Appleford Railway Bridge 3rd June 2021
The Network Management Team at Oxfordshire County Council has advised the Parish Council that the road over Appleford Railway Bridge will be closed in June whilst essential repair and maintenance work is carried out. A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (see … Continue reading
Councillors Visit Vanderbilt Site
Parish councillors were recently given a tour of the Vanderbilt housing development. They were shown around the site by Head of Construction, Peter Hutson and Site Manager, Jason King. The company has been on site for two months and the … Continue reading
Local Elections Thursday 6th May
Residents will be aware that local elections will take place tomorrow (Thursday 6th May). In Long Wittenham we have two elections: Police & Crime Commissioner for the Thames Valley Police, and County Councillor for the Wallingford division. You are reminded … Continue reading
Waste And Recycling Collections
A reminder that recycling 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/
Oxfordshire Artweeks
Oxfordshire Artweeks kicked off on 1st May in North and West Oxfordshire. It runs from 15th to 23rd May across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse. Here in Long Wittenham, Clare Owen and Nandi Ablett will be exhibiting their … Continue reading