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Parking Charges Suspended
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on 23rd March regarding travel restrictions, South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council have suspended all parking charges with immediate effect. This applies to all district council car parks across the … Continue reading
Playareas Closed
Following Government restrictions, as a result of the Coronavirus crisis, the playareas in the village have been closed. Residents may use the grounds for exercise, in line with Government guidance, but the play equipment must not be used. The Parish … Continue reading
Going Forward Buses Update
Community bus services between Long Wittenham and Didcot face disruption as the Coronavirus emergency tightens its grip on travel and social activities. Going Forward Buses which runs the service, say that services may be subject to short-notice cancellations. Passengers are … Continue reading
Didcot and Surrounding Area Infrastructure Consultation
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is holding an online consultation to update local people on the latest transport infrastructure plans within Didcot and the surrounding area. The plans include the widening of the A4130, the Science Bridge, the Didcot to Culham … Continue reading
District Council Closes Offices
Due to the ongoing public health risk from Coronavirus, South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has closed its office building and reception in Milton Park to the public and the majority of staff. Residents can continue to access information about council … Continue reading
Teddy Bear Hunt
Residents are requested to put a teddy bear in their windows or gardens today (22nd March) so that the younger members of the village can go on their very own Bear Hunt! Enjoy!
Free Handmade Greetings Cards for Those Self-isolating
Local Papercraft tutor and designer, Liz Yuille, is offering to provide packs of handmade Greetings Cards to anyone in the village who is self-isolating or otherwise unable to visit the shops. She already has a good supply that cover a … Continue reading
Clifton Hampden Stores
The proprietors of Clifton Hampden Stores write: We are living in unprecedented times and during this crisis we are doing our best to source the goods that people need us to provide. Stocks at suppliers are limited and we are … Continue reading
PC Sub Committee
A sub-committee of the Parish Council has been appointed to deal with business during the Coronavirus emergency while normal parish council meetings cannot be held. It was agreed at an extraordinary meeting of the council on 20th March to do … Continue reading
Pub Fights Virus
As a response to the Coronavirus, The Plough Inn is offering a takeaway and delivery service for a limited menu. In the meantime, The Plough remains open. Landlord Liam Carberry said: “These are difficult times for everyone including small businesses … Continue reading