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New Footpath Warden
The village has a new footpath warden. He is David Corney who has lived in Long Wittenham for eleven years. David grew up in Oxford but says he feels at home in the Long Wittenham area. Until two years ago … Continue reading
Green Light for New River Crossing
The Parish Council has welcomed the decision by Oxfordshire County Council to sign up to a deal worth £218m for new road proposals including a river crossing linking Didcot and the Culham Science Centre. The roads will help the Didcot … Continue reading
Housing Plans Open For Comment
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has now appointed a case officer for the Vanderbilt Homes ‘reserved matters’ planning application for the housing development on the corner of Fieldside and Didcot Road. It is now possible to comment on the plans … Continue reading
Letter to EU Citizens
South Oxfordshire District Council has asked the Parish Council to distribute a letter written by the leader of the district council to residents who are EU nationals from countries outside of the UK. The letter explains what affected residents need … Continue reading
WI Craft Day – 23rd November
Wittenham WI will be holding another of its fantastic Craft Days on Saturday 23rd November. The day will run from 10.00 am until 4.00 pm at the village hall. Please take your own lunch. You can either take your own … Continue reading
Housing Plans Submitted
Vanderbilt Homes has submitted the first of its ‘reserved matters’ planning applications for the housing development on the corner of Fieldside and Didcot Road. This application provides details of the overall layout of the site and the type and mix … Continue reading
Bonfire Night Goes Off With a Bang
High winds and rain failed to dampen spirits at the 11th annual bonfire and fireworks display in Ward’s Field last Saturday evening. More than three hundred and fifty people braved the poor weather and were treated to a spectacular display. … Continue reading
Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 7th November
The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 7th November. All residents are invited to attend. Download the agenda here.
Village Bonfire Night
Just a quick reminder that Village Bonfire Night is tomorrow – Saturday 2nd November. Advance entry wristbands are still available today at Clifton Hampden Post Office and some will also be available to purchase at the event on the night. … Continue reading
Pumpkin Collections
Hallowe’en usually means lots of leftover pumpkins at the start of November. South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has announced that any pumpkins that can’t be used in cooking or composting will be collected by the bin crews if left next … Continue reading