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Neighbourhood Plan Update
The Coronavirus pandemic has brought many local government issues to a halt, including work on Neighbourhood Development Plans (NDPs). The Parish Council had hoped that its re-drafted plan would be ready to go before the village electorate later this year … Continue reading
Parking Charges Update
Parking charges will be re-introduced in district council car parks across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse from Monday 8th June. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have allowed people to park for free since … Continue reading
Oxfordshire Libraries Update
The Oxfordshire Library Service has asked the Parish Council to share the following information: Oxfordshire Libraries are still here and working hard to provide residents with a wide choice of digital library services from the comfort of people’s homes. We … Continue reading
Cycleway and Footpath Maintenance
With greater use expected to be made of cycleways and footpaths when the lock-down is eased, here is some timely news on the Oxfordshire County Council website: https://news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cycleways-and-footpaths-to-be-cleared-and-repaired-as-council-anticipates-demand-surge/
Parish Council Proposes Speed Limits
A speed limit of 20mph through Long Wittenham and 30mph between the village and the Barley Mow are proposed as part of a package of suggestions sent to the County Council to help make roads safer for cyclists and pedestrians. … Continue reading
Waste And Recycling Collections
A reminder that because of the Spring Bank Holiday, waste and recycling collections will change this week. Grey bin and food collections will be a day later than usual on Friday. More information on waste collections can be found on … Continue reading
Planning Applications
Residents will be aware that when a householder applies to South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) to alter their property, SODC usually informs the owners of the adjoining properties of the planning application and invites them to comment. The Parish Council … Continue reading
Thieves About
There have been reports that garden shed thieves are operating in the village. An attempted robbery was recently caught on camera at a property in the High Street and we are pleased to report that the police have identified the … Continue reading
Search For Vicar Begins Again
The recently appointed vicar for the Bridge Group of parishes within the Dorchester Team, Mark Howarth, has decided not to take up the post. Revd Canon Howarth cited “personal reasons” for his decision. He was due to have been licensed … Continue reading
Virus Delays Wetlands Project
The Coronavirus crisis has disrupted plans by the Earth Trust to create new wetlands and wildlife habitats at locations near the Thames. The Trust says that it is committed to the project but in light of the current situation the … Continue reading