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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 Vincent House, High Street, Long Wittenham, is for the removal of the existing garage and replacement with … 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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Waste Collections

South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has advised that there have been some disruptions to waste collections this week which may affect Long Wittenham. If your bins do not get emptied on the usual bin day, please leave them out and … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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