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UKAEA Open Evening Invitation

Have you ever wondered what happens at Culham Science Centre? Come along to a virtual open evening on Wednesday 12th May (6–7.30pm) dedicated to local communities, and learn more about the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s ground-breaking work in bringing fusion … Continue reading

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Calling All Dog Lovers

David Corney writes … I really enjoy talking to people when out walking my two black labradors, and as we finally appear to be emerging from lockdown, I have been wondering if it might be useful, informative and fun to … Continue reading

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Carers Oxfordshire

The Parish Council has been asked to make residents aware of Carers Oxfordshire. Carers Oxfordshire is a free service for all unpaid adult carers in Oxfordshire provided by Action for Carers Oxfordshire in partnership with Rethink Mental illness. Its goals … Continue reading

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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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