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Share Your Warmth
Age UK Oxfordshire has asked the Parish Council to inform residents of a campaign entitled Share Your Warmth. In conjuction with Active Oxfordshire and Sir Muir Gray, the campaign is asking those who receive a Winter fuel allowance that they … Continue reading
Athletics Club Plans
Long Wittenham Athletics Club has outlined ambitious plans for future developments on Bodkin’s Field, including an expansion of the existing clubhouse and long-term plans for tennis courts and adult exercise equipment. The club wants to enlarge the club house with … Continue reading
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Maddy Boathouse Update
Residents will remember that planning permission was granted in June 2019 for a £2m rowing boathouse on the Thames between the village and Clifton Hampden, opposite Lower Farm. The project by Headington School includes a two-storey building, wet dock and … Continue reading
Support for 20mph Speed Limits
On an intiative by our County Councillor, Dr Pete Sudbury, the County Council has passed a motion to support 20mph limits in built-up areas across the county. Speaking at last week’s Parish Council meeting Dr Sudbury said: “This should mean … Continue reading
SODC Local Plan Adopted
Following a Government direction to progress the Local Plan 2035 through to examination and adoption, councillors at South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) have voted to adopt the plan. The Plan and its supporting studies set out the future for development … Continue reading
Footpath Warden Report
Our Village Footpath Warden, David Corney, has been busy on behalf of residents since his appointment to the post in October 2019. He has asked the Parish Council to publish his annual report. If residents have any issues about footpaths … Continue reading
High Street Parking Restrictions Consultation
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is seeking the views of residents on a proposal to introduce double yellow lines on the northern side of the High Street at the newly reconfigured traffic calming build-out feature. The proposal is being put forward … 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 two, one and a half storey extensions, and refurbishment of the existing dwelling at The Haywards, … 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 the insertion of a field gate in the boundary fence to a riverside mooring off Ward’s … Continue reading
New Advice Telephone Line
Oxfordshire South and Vale Citizens Advice has asked the Parish Council to inform residents that it has a new free advice line number which will enable more people in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse to get help … Continue reading