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Science Vale Cycle Network Update
Read the latest information about the progress of the Science Vale Cycle Network (SVCN) project in the September edition of the Oxfordshire County Council Update.
Didcot Garden Town Sounding Board Meeting
A Sounding Board meeting of the Didcot Garden Town (DGT) project, for town and parish councils within the area of influence, was held last Tuesday evening (22nd September) via video link. The project was created five years ago with Government … Continue reading
Love It, Look After It
Earth Trust looks after many of the green spaces that we all know and love and have enjoyed more than ever during the Covid-19 pandemic. Places like the landmark Wittenham Clumps with its farmland, woodland, wetlands and wildflower meadows and … Continue reading
Emerging SODC Local Plan – Consultation on Proposed Main Modifications
Residents will be aware that the emerging South Oxfordshire Local Plan is currently at the Examination stage. Following recent examination hearings, the Planning Inspector has asked South Oxfordshire District Council to prepare a ‘Schedule of Proposed Main Modifications’ to the … Continue reading
Covid-19 Testing in Oxfordshire
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has asked the Parish Council to share the following information with residents: We’ve been made aware of a worrying trend of people turning up at hospitals in Oxfordshire, asking to be tested for Covid-19. This … Continue reading
OCC Newsletter
Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.
No Appeal Over Northfield Lane
There will be no appeal by the Parish Council to a decision by Oxfordshire County Council to refuse permission for a change in status of Northfield Lane from a footpath to a bridleway. At the September meeting of the Parish … Continue reading
New Westfield Play Area Equipment
Work will start next month on a £12,000 scheme to replace the equipment at the Westfield toddlers’ play area. The Parish Council has secured a grant of more than £4,500 from the FCC Communities Foundation, a non-profit company funded by … Continue reading
Report That Overweight Lorry!
Followers of this website will be aware that a lorry driver was recently fined for driving a vehicle over 7.5 tonnes through the village. The weight limit applies to the whole of Long and Little Wittenham, except for access. The … Continue reading
Rubbish Scars Beauty Spot
There is widespread anger in the village over the activities of a family of four who recently blighted part of the River Thames along a stretch popular with anglers. The family dumped a large black bin liner full of discarded … Continue reading