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New SODC Website
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has created a new website and it would like residents to try it and give feedback on what they think of it. Please note: (1) Not every part of the website has been updated yet, … Continue reading
Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 10th September
The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting via Zoom video conferencing at 7:30pm on Thursday 10th September. Download the agenda here. If members of the public have any comments they wish to make on items on the agenda, they … Continue reading
Bonfire Night Postponed
Residents will be disappointed, but probably not surprised to hear that the village’s very popular annual bonfire night has been postponed, owing to the Covid-19 crisis. Jenny Caw, who heads up the team that organises the event, said “We delayed … Continue reading
Electric Blanket Testing
For the past twenty years, Oxfordshire Trading Standards has provided free electric blanket testing for residents who have taken them to a test centre in their area. Unfortunately, this is not possible this year owing to Coronavirus. However, testing is … Continue reading
Waste And Recycling Collections
A reminder that because of the August Bank Holiday, waste and recycling collections will change this week. Grey bin and food collections will be a day later than usual on Friday. More information on waste collections can be found on … 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 is for a proposed single storey rear extension at Vincent House, High Street, Long Wittenham. The details may … Continue reading
SODC Local Plan Update
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) submitted its Local Plan 2034 to the Secretary of State on Friday 29th March 2019 for independent examination. The online hearing sessions began on 14th July 2020 and closed on 7th of August 2020. The … Continue reading
Help Protect Green Spaces This Bank Holiday Weekend
Earth Trust has launched a campaign, Love It, Look After It, to encourage those enjoying green spaces this Summer to help look after them as well The charity, which cares for hundreds of hectares of farmland and community green spaces … Continue reading
Village Map Updated
The Village Map which hangs outside the Village Hall has been updated. The 1.18 mtr x 0.84 mtr laminated map details street and property names to aid visitors and delivery companies and has an index with grid references. Thanks to … Continue reading
Oxfordshire Rural Services Survey Report
Back in February, the Parish Council was asked by Community First Oxfordshire to participate in the first Oxfordshire Rural Services Survey with rural parishes, towns and peripheral urban communities. The survey was designed to gather information on services and facilities … Continue reading