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District Councillor Re-elected

Sam Casey-Rerhaye has been re-elected to the Sandford and the Wittenhams seat on South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC). In yesterday’s election, Sam, who represents the Green Party, beat the Conservative candidate Edwin Samu by 895 votes to 315. She has … Continue reading

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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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Voting Today

Polling takes place today (4th May) here in Long Wittenham for the Sandford and the Wittenhams seat on South Oxfordshire District Council. The candidates are the incumbent, Sam Casey-Rerhaye, representing the Green Party, and Edwin Samu for the Conservative Party. … Continue reading

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Recycling and Waste Collections

Residents are reminded that recycling and waste collections will be a day later this week and next, owing to the bank holidays. See the changes below. There is more information on the South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) website:

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Didcot Road Works 15th to 19th May

The Parish Council has been advised that work on Didcot Road to connect the street lighting and zebra crossing beacons will take place between Monday 15th and Friday 19th May. There will be two-way traffic signals so delays are likely.  … Continue reading

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Oxfordshire Artweeks

The annual Oxfordshire Artweeks kicks off on 6th May and runs until 29th May. Here in Long Wittenham, Clare Owen and Nandi Ablett will be exhibiting their work at 42 Little Wittenham Road from 11am to 5:30pm on the 7th, … Continue reading

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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 7, Fieldside, Long Wittenham, is for a single and two storey side extension. The details may be … Continue reading

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Citizens Advice Newsletter

Read the latest edition of the Citizens Advice Oxfordshire South and Vale newsletter. It provides the latest news on some of the recent developments and issues impacting on our community.

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Coronation Cream Tea Itinerary

The itinerary for the Coronation Cream Tea at The Plough Inn on the afternoon of Bank Holiday Monday 8th May has been announced – see below. All residents are invited to come along and celebrate the coronation of His Majesty … Continue reading

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Emergency Alerts System Test

Residents are reminded that the Government will be testing its new Emergency Alerts system at 3pm today (Sunday 23rd April). The Emergency Alerts system will allow the Government to get urgent messages quickly to nearly 90% of mobile phones in … Continue reading

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