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SODC Seeks Better River Quality
South Oxfordshire District Council’s (SODC) ‘Water Champion’, Jo Robb, has written to the newly appointed chairman of the Government’s Storm Overflows Taskforce calling for improvements to the quality of water in the Thames. Ms Robb is responsible for working to … Continue reading
Trees In Memory of Family
Three hazel trees in memory of a former Long Wittenham family have been planted at the Earth Trust’s nature reserve at Little Wittenham wood in the shadow of Wittenham Clumps. The planting was organised by family member Edwin Heywood who … 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.
SODC Covid-19 Update
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has asked the Parish Council to share the following information with residents: The Covid-19 rate is rising again in South Oxfordshire. Please stick to the Tier 2 restrictions and only meet indoors with people from … Continue reading
A Christmas Message from Earth Trust
Watch this video by Jayne Manley, CEO of Earth Trust, in which she looks back on a year like no other, and shares some of the opportunities that the Trust has to look forward to in 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00IjXji0UH0
Share Your Warmth
Age UK Oxfordshire has asked the Parish Council to inform residents of a campaign entitled Share Your Warmth. In conjuction with Active Oxfordshire and Sir Muir Gray, the campaign is asking those who receive a Winter fuel allowance that they … Continue reading
Athletics Club Plans
Long Wittenham Athletics Club has outlined ambitious plans for future developments on Bodkin’s Field, including an expansion of the existing clubhouse and long-term plans for tennis courts and adult exercise equipment. The club wants to enlarge the club house with … Continue reading
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Maddy Boathouse Update
Residents will remember that planning permission was granted in June 2019 for a £2m rowing boathouse on the Thames between the village and Clifton Hampden, opposite Lower Farm. The project by Headington School includes a two-storey building, wet dock and … Continue reading
Support for 20mph Speed Limits
On an intiative by our County Councillor, Dr Pete Sudbury, the County Council has passed a motion to support 20mph limits in built-up areas across the county. Speaking at last week’s Parish Council meeting Dr Sudbury said: “This should mean … Continue reading
SODC Local Plan Adopted
Following a Government direction to progress the Local Plan 2035 through to examination and adoption, councillors at South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) have voted to adopt the plan. The Plan and its supporting studies set out the future for development … Continue reading