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Didcot and Surrounding Area Infrastructure Consultation
A reminder that the Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) online consultation on the latest transport infrastructure plans within Didcot and the surrounding area ends on Thursday 30th April. The plans include the widening of the A4130, the Science Bridge, the Didcot … Continue reading
Citizens Advice Newsletter
Citizens Advice Oxfordshire South and Vale has produced a new quarterly newsletter. Its aim is to keep residents up-to-date with its latest news, and this first issue looks at what it is doing to support the local community during the … Continue reading
Remember Our Past Heroes by Supporting Today’s
As the commemoration of VE Day on 8th May approaches, can you help to “Remember Our Past Heroes by Supporting Today’s” by donating personal care items, edible treats and handmade thank-you cards? On Sunday 10th May a contactless drop off … Continue reading
Businesses Urged to Submit COVID-19 Grant Requests
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has asked the Parish Council to pass on this information to residents: Businesses in South Oxfordshire that are yet to submit their details for grant support in response to COVID-19 are urged to do so … Continue reading
Bulky Waste Collections
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has reopened its paid-for bulky waste collection service for large household items and is also issuing a warning about fly-tipping while other outlets for domestic waste remain closed. The bulky waste collection service was temporarily … Continue reading
Earth Trust Resists Virus Impact
Like many charities in Oxfordshire, the Earth Trust – one of the major countryside land management bodies in the county – is experiencing financial challenges as the Coronavirus continues to disrupt economic and social life. In a letter to supporters, … Continue reading
Volunteers Busy in Virus Emergency
With the Coronavirus emergency unlikely to be lifted by the government until May at the earliest, the Volunteer Group in Long Wittenham continues to offer help and support to residents. Since the lockdown, volunteers have been busy helping isolated and … Continue reading
Thames Water Covid-19 Information
Thames Water has asked the Parish Council to share the following information with residents: These are difficult times for all of us, and now it’s even more important that we do what we can to support the most vulnerable. We … Continue reading
Grant for Home-Start Charity
Residents may be interested to read this letter from the Funding and Marketing Co-ordinator of Home-Start Southern Oxfordshire. Home-Start Southern Oxfordshire is a voluntary home-visiting scheme, which supports families with at least one child under five in the southern area … Continue reading
Post Easter Waste Collection
A reminder that, as with every bank holiday, the council waste crews will empty bins on a different day following the Easter weekend. For information on the revised collection days visit the South Oxfordshire District Council website: http://www.southoxon.gov.uk/services-and-advice/recycling-rubbish-and-waste/your-recycling-and-waste-collections/bank-holiday-co