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Government Planning Consultations
Last week the Government launched two consultations on plans to overhaul the planning system and reform the way development is given the go ahead. The Government’s proposals entitled “Planning for the Future” are aimed at streamlining processes, achieving earlier community … Continue reading
Physical Activity Levels
Have you been more active than usual over the last five months or has the Covid-19 pandemic had a detrimental effect on your health and well-being? How do you feel about returning to activities and what measures would give you … Continue reading
SODC Local Plan Update
It looks as if the end of the road is in sight for South Oxfordshire District Council’s (SODC) re-drawn Local Plan which has been at the centre of controversy with the Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick. At the recent public hearing … Continue reading
Respect, Protect, Enjoy – the Countryside Code
Residents will be aware of reports of litter in the countryside and farm animals being chased by loose dogs as more people enjoy our beautiful countryside. Local landowners may well have been affected by these problems. @NFUCountryside is highlighting the … Continue reading
High Street Temporary Closure
The Parish Council was informed today of a temporary emergency road closure on the High Street whilst Openreach customer reconnection works are carried out for public safety reasons. The off peak closure and will operate from 10th to 14th August … Continue reading
Resident Builds HMS Victory Model
Determination, persistence and skill – words that describe Long Wittenham resident Michael Byard’s commitment to a labour of love. The former Royal Australian mariner is nearing completion of a fifty-one year project to build a model of Lord Nelson’s famous … Continue reading
Friends Events Cancelled
The Friends of St Mary’s are disappointed to have to announce that the Village Produced Show which was scheduled for 12th September and the Opera Anywhere performance of The Mikado on 19th September have been cancelled owing to the Covid-19 … Continue reading
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Household Enquiry Form
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has asked the Parish Council to inform residents that shortly, every home in South Oxfordshire will receive a yellow letter (a ‘Household Enquiry Form’) requiring residents to confirm everyone over the age of 16 who … Continue reading
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Over 75s TV Licences
Residents are probably aware of the plans to end free TV licences for people aged 75 and over. Age UK campaigned very hard to retain the free TV licence but the Government has not relented and the BBC has now … Continue reading
Vanderbilt Homes Amendments
Vanderbilt Homes has submitted another set of amendments (dated 24th July) to its planning application for the housing development on the corner of Fieldside and Didcot Road. There are twenty-three new documents. The deadline for comments has been set as … Continue reading