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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.
Village Fireworks Night Sold Out
The Village Fireworks Night Team writes … A huge thank you to everyone who has purchased a ticket for this year’s fireworks event – tickets are now sold out! To help keep everyone safe and comfortable, please don’t come along … Continue reading
Speed Indicator Devices
Earlier this year, the village Community Speedwatch Team approached the Parish Council (PC) with a view to installing two new Speed Indicator Devices (SIDs), similar to that near the Didcot Road junction with Saxons Heath. The devices are expected to … Continue reading
Recycling Centres Petition
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) has proposed a number of changes to how local recycling centres are run. The Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber, is concerned that the changes, if left unchallenged, will lead to an increase in … Continue reading
Village Fireworks Night
The Village Fireworks Night Team writes … We’re so excited to welcome you to Long Wittenham’s Fireworks Night 2025 on 1st November! Just a quick reminder before the big night: please bring cash for the BBQ and Bar – we will have a … Continue reading
Abingdon Reservoir Public Consultation
Thames Water has launched a Statutory Consultation on the SESRO (South East Strategic Reservoir Option) project. Consultation materials, the latest project design, and the option to provide feedback are available on the SESRO website. Thames Water will hosting nine events … Continue reading
Extra Garden Waste Collection
Residents who have purchased a permit for the district council’s brown bin garden waste collection service in South Oxfordshire can have extra garden waste collected for free on their normal scheduled collection day 31st October. Permit holders can put out … Continue reading
Didcot Garden Town Newsletter
Residents who are not already subscribers may want to read the latest edition of the Didcot Garden Town Newsletter. See the South Oxfordshire District Council website for more information about the Didcot Garden Town project.
Parish Council Vacancies
The Parish Council has two vacancies. Currently, there are five councillors, two short of the recommended number. Could you provide a voice for people living in the village? The parish council is involved in many key areas of local administration: … Continue reading
Vintage Year for Village Apple Day
Sally Jarman and Philippa Purvis, organisers of Village Apple Day 2025, write … Rain did not stop play for the intrepid band of wonderful people who brought their apples and/or volunteered their time for our annual Village Apple Day at … Continue reading