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Neighbourhood Plans Vital To Fight Developers
Neighbourhood Developments Plans or NDPs are vital in the battle against developers trying to exploit the national housing crisis says the author of a new book on village life. Retired journalist and now parish councillor Tom Fort was speaking in … Continue reading
Didcot Expansion Approved
Plans for more than 1800 homes in Didcot have been approved by South Oxfordshire District Council raising fears of more traffic passing through neighbouring villages. Croudace Homes and Reading University, the owners of the land north-east of the town, have … Continue reading
Wittfest Boosts Playground Project
Long Wittenham’s 19th annual Wittfest musical festival hit the top notes when hundreds of visitors were entertained by 21 bands last Friday night, Saturday and Sunday at The Plough and £1,613 was donated to the village play equipment fund. Project … Continue reading
New Chairman For Church Friends
The Friends of St Mary’s Church – the support group for the 12th century parish church in Long Wittenham – has a new chairman and secretary. Dominic Jarman replaces Jeremy Croxson who has been the chairman for 11 years and … Continue reading
Village Map Updated
Residents will be pleased to hear that the Village Map which hangs outside the Village Hall has been updated. The 1.18 mtr x .84 mtr laminated map details street and property names to aid visitors and delivery companies and has … Continue reading
Funding for River and Canal Projects
LEADER is a scheme that delivers European funding for rural development using a community-led approach. The LEADER scheme is part of the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE). It is managed nationally by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) on behalf … Continue reading
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Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme Online Consultation
The Environment Agency are asking for feedback on features of the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme design including bridges, footpath furniture i.e. benches, and information boards, as well as asking for information to help with construction plans and getting general feedback … Continue reading
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Kler Planning Application Update
Long Wittenham Parish Council has laid out its opposition to plans for 36 homes on land off Fieldside known locally as Challis farm. Kler – the company behind the plans – has appealed against South Oxfordshire District Council’s delay in … Continue reading
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Didcot Garden Town Delivery Plan
The consultation period for the proposed delivery plan for Didcot Garden Town will run from 19th June 2017 to 31st July 2017. The Delivery Plan document and a link to the consultation can be accessed here: www.didcotgardentown.co.uk. Hard copies of … Continue reading
Biffa Bin Cleaning Service
Biffa, the company that collects waste and recycling in Long Wittenham has launched a new bin washing service. Residents can pay a monthly fee to have their bins – refuse, recycling, green and food – washed on a regular basis. … Continue reading
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