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Covid-19 Vaccinations
We understand that residents are now being contacted by Clifton Hampden Surgery for Covid-19 vaccinations. We have had the following request from NHS staff: Please make sure that you and your family all locate your NHS number and have a … Continue reading
Little Wittenham Road Closed
Some residents may have noticed that the Little Wittenham Road junction with the High Street has been closed temporarily. This is to facilitate repairs to a water leak in the road by Thames Water. The sign on the works states … Continue reading
Christmas Tree Recycling
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has arranged for Christmas Trees to be collected from the grass verge next to the entrance to Bodkin’s Recreation Ground. Leave trees there by Thursday 14th January. Residents with brown recycling bins can leave their … Continue reading
Sires Hill Road Closure 4th February 2021
The Parish Council has been advised by the Traffic Regulations Team at Oxfordshire County Council of the closure of two sections of Sires Hill commencing on 4th February 2021. The closure is to facilitate the installation of fibre optic cables … Continue reading
New Year Greetings
Gordon Rogers, Chairman of the Parish Council writes … The Parish Council extends greetings for the New Year to all villagers. 2020 was a year of some progress for the council but made stressful by the Covid-19 pandemic. Many traditional … Continue reading
Beware Covid-19 Vaccine Scam
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is urging residents to be on their guard against scammers using the promise of a coronavirus vaccine to con them out of money. Criminals across the country are contacting people out of the blue with offers … Continue reading
Bus Services Update
Now that South Oxfordshire has moved into Tier 4, Going Forward Buses, which runs the twice weekly service to Didcot, has announced that it may have to alter or suspend its services at short notice. Please check its website for … Continue reading
Local Plan Splits District Council
The adoption of the South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) Local Plan was reported here on 13th December. However, it has led to a split in the ruling Liberal-Democrat-Green coalition which no longer has an overall majority on the council. The … Continue reading
Road to Clifton Hampden Flooded
Many residents will be aware that the road to Clifton Hampden has flooded. This is due to very heavy rain over the last week or two which has led to high river levels in Oxfordshire. There is a lot of … Continue reading
Power Cuts Possible
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has asked the Parish Council to pass on the following warning in advance of expected high wind and rain: This weekend we are expecting adverse weather conditions, bringing heavy rain and wind gusts of … Continue reading