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Burcot and Clifton Hampden Neighbourhood Plan
Burcot and Clifton Hampden Parish Council has unveiled details of its Neighbourhood Plan and would like to hear the public’s views. The council says that the Plan will secure the future of the community and amenities in the face of … Continue reading
District Councillor Letter
Residents who have been following the progress of South Oxfordshire District Council’s Local Plan, will be interested to read a letter which our district councillor, Sam Casey-Rerhaye, sent to the editor of the Oxford Mail/Times yesterday. Read the letter here.
Long Wittenham Christmas Trail
The village is being decorated for Christmas! Forty houses will be displaying Christmas pictures or models during the month of December. It is hoped that our children will enjoy walking round and discovering all the exhibits. Each family at the … Continue reading
Oxford Zero Emission Zone Consultation
The final consultation for the proposed Oxford Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) pilot has now opened and runs until midnight on Sunday 17th January. Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) and Oxford City Council are asking for views from residents, businesses and visitors … Continue reading
Village Welcome Pack
The Parish Council has put together a ‘Welcome Pack’ for new residents to help them to settle into our community as quickly as possible. It lists local services, businesses, clubs and societies, as well as social events which take place … Continue reading
District Councillor Grants
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has announced that district councillor community grants are now available. Our councillor, Sam Casey-Rerhaye, has £5,000 to share between the seven parishes in her ward. The grants are available to non-profit community organisations whose primary … Continue reading
New Bus Service to Didcot
A new bus service is coming to Long Wittenham and Clifton Hampden. From 4th January, Thames Travel will be operating a service linking Didcot with the Culham Science Centre and Berinsfield. There will be seven buses a day, five days … Continue reading
Death of an Intrepid Cyclist
Come rain, come shine, Roger Stone was a regular cyclist on most days between the village and Didcot. But the familiar site of Roger on his bicycle is now a closed chapter. He died recently at his home in Saxon’s … Continue reading
Didcot Garden Town Newsletter
Residents who are not already subscribers will want to read the latest edition of the Didcot Garden Town Newsletter. It includes information about the first-ever ‘sounding board’ for residents and community organisations, to be held on Monday 30th November. See … Continue reading
New ‘Gates’ for Little Wittenham Road
In a move to encourage drivers to reduce speed on Little Wittenham Road, the Parish Council has installed a pair of white ‘gates’ next to the 30mph signs. It is hoped that they will remind drivers that they are entering … Continue reading