Search longwittenham.com
Subscribe to Blog via Email
- Upcoming Events
Author Archives: Admin
His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh
Long Wittenham Parish Council is saddened to learn that His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh passed away peacefully at Windsor Castle on 9th April. The council offers its condolences and sympathy to Her Majesty The Queen and … Continue reading
New Parish Councillor
The village has a new parish councillor. Steve Bolton, who lives in Westfield Road, was co-opted on to the parish council at last night’s meeting. Cllr Bolton, who is retired, worked for many years at the Cowley car plant on … Continue reading
Waste And Recycling Collections
Residents are reminded that recycling collections will be a day later this week, owing to the Easter Monday 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/
Libraries to Reopen
Libraries in Oxfordshire are set to reopen from Monday 12th April. Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is planning a phased approach to the reopening and will be maintaining safety measures including track and trace, use of face coverings and social distancing. … 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 The Grange, High Street, Long Wittenham, is for the construction of a 10m x 4m x 1.8m outdoor … Continue reading
Bells Rehung at St Mary’s
The restored bells at St Mary’s Church have been rehung and are ready to be rung, but unfortunately, this will not happen in the immediate future. Covid-19 protocols and social distancing mean it will be some time before they will … 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 South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village. The application is for a Certificate of Lawful Development for residential ancillary accommodation at The Little House, High Street, Long … Continue reading
Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 8th April
The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting via Zoom video conferencing at 7:30pm on Thursday 8th April. Download the agenda here. If members of the public have any comments they wish to make on items on the agenda, they … Continue reading
Clifton Hampden Bridge Open
Clifton Hampden Bridge has re-opened to traffic after weeks of closure following work on strengthening part of the river bank and removing vegetation. The bridge re-opened yesterday (Thursday 1st April), earlier than scheduled. Going Forward buses will resume its Monday … Continue reading