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OCC Budget Consultation

On 20th February, Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) will meet to agree its budget for the next financial year (2024-25). Every year, the council asks for residents’ views and this year there is a new way to tell it what is … Continue reading

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Christmas Tree Recycling

As in previous years, South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has arranged for Christmas trees to be collected from the grass verge next to the entrance to Bodkin’s Recreation Ground. Leave trees there by Friday 12th January – they will be … Continue reading

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Buy Nothing New Month

The Keep Britain Tidy campaign has asked the Parish Council to promote Buy Nothing New Month. The month-long campaign is all about protecting the planet by reducing waste, and at a time when many are worried about the rising cost … Continue reading

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Christmas Waste and Recycling Collections

As usual, waste and recycling collections change over the festive period. Brown bin collections (garden waste) are suspended while crews concentrate on collecting the extra waste from Christmas. For details of the changes, see below.  There is more information on … Continue reading

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South News – December Edition

Residents who are not already subscribers to South Oxfordshire District Council’s digital newsletter “South News” may like to download the latest edition here.

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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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Planning Application

The Parish Council has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village. The application, at Paddock Land adjacent to Fieldside, Long Wittenham, is to demolish the existing agricultural outbuildings that are in … Continue reading

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Christingle Service Friday 15th December

Long Wittenham Primary School will hold their annual Christingle Service on Friday 15th at 4pm at St Mary’s Church. Residents are warmly invited to join them for this lovely Christmas gathering. For more information contact Catherine Harrison at crmharrison@me.com.

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Pendon Museum Pop-up Café

The pop-up café at Pendon Museum will be open again tomorrow (Wednesday 13th December) from 10am to 12noon. This is a free drop-in event, with just a small charge for drinks and cake to cover the costs.  All donations from … Continue reading

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Festive Food Waste Quiz

The Waste Team at South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has asked the Parish Council to promote its Festive Food Waste Quiz to help residents reduce and recycle their food waste during the holiday period. The winner will receive a voucher … Continue reading

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