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Temporary Emergency Road Closure – Lady Grove

Oxfordshire County Council has been informed of a temporary emergency Road Closure on Lady Grove, Didcot, Oxfordshire whilst works are carried out by Southern Gas Networks LTD. A Temporary Emergency Notice (see below) will operate from 9:30am 26th October 2026.  … Continue reading →

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Poppy Appeal 2026

Prew Bowtell, Long Wittenham Poppy Appeal Organiser, writes … This year’s Poppy Appeal is underway, and our door-to-door collection volunteers will be coming round knocking on doors over the next couple of weeks.  Now is the time to search out … Continue reading →

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OxBus 2040: Plan for Bus – Consultation

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) has announced that the public consultation for OxBus 2040: Plan for Bus is live on Let’s Talk Oxfordshire. To promote the consultation, County Council officers will be holding the following Drop-In Events to answer questions and … Continue reading →

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Road Closure B4016 Appleford Road

Graham, the contractor for the Didcot to Culham River Crossing scheme, has advised that the B4016 Appleford Road will be closed from 7pm Saturday 24th to 6am Sunday 25th October.  Around 250m west of the rail bridge will be closed.  … Continue reading →

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HIF1 Infrastructure Project Update

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) periodically produces updates on the work associated with the Didcot and Surrounding areas major infrastructure scheme (HIF1). Read the latest update.

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OCC Newsletter

Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.

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Chair Exercise Classes

Several residents have asked for a chair based exercise class to be run in the village. Claire Brown has found one, run by a qualified Instructor. When: Monday 2nd November Time: 12:30pm for 45 minutes

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Land Off Sires Hill Planning Appeal

The Public Inquiry into the appeal for planning application P24/S2764/O for the development of 200 new homes and other facilities on land at the top of Lady Grove took place on 13th and 14th October. The Parish Council (PC) has … Continue reading →

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The East Side Rhythm Kings at St Mary’s

The East Side Rhythm Kings, a talented and entertaining band, will be playing Traditional, Dixieland, Ragtime and New Orleans Jazz at St. Mary’s Church from 7.30 pm on Thursday 29th October. A drinks bar and snacks will be available. Tickets … Continue reading →

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White Horse Reservoir

Thames Water’s proposed White Horse Reservoir (formerly known as the South East Strategic Reservoir Option, or SESRO) near Abingdon will shortly enter the formal planning process. Because of the scheme’s size and its closeness to Long Wittenham, it is likely … Continue reading →

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