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Recycling Centres – Temporary Closures
Residents planning to use Oxfordshire’s household waste recycling centres are warned of a series of short closures to enable essential work to be carried out. For safety reasons, Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) will be shutting each of its centres for … Continue reading
Didcot Area Cycling and Walking Consultation
People living in Didcot and surrounding areas can have their say on the future of cycle routes and walkways in a new consultation. The consultation will identify improvements that can be made to cycling and walking as part of the … Continue reading
Attendance Allowance
Age UK Oxfordshire has asked the Parish Council to make residents aware of its new campaign focused on raising awareness of Attendance Allowance and encouraging anyone who thinks they might be eligible to apply. Attendance Allowance is not being taken … Continue reading
Community Speedwatch Update
Statistics collected by Community Speedwatch UK show how sustained Speedwatch activity contributes to a change in driver behaviour when applied consistently, resulting in lower average speeds, and thus contributing to the lowering of the number of killed and seriously injured … Continue reading
Lambing Festival
Earth Trust has announced that its much-loved Lambing Festival is back for Spring 2023, following a three year Covid break. The festival will run over two weekends: 25th to 26th March and 1st to 2nd April. Visitors can explore the … Continue reading
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 Church Farm, High Street, Long Whittenham, is for the replacement of first floor window to front of … Continue reading
New Trees
Residents may have noticed that sixteen new trees have appeared around the village. The Parish Council is keen to support the various green initiatives to plant trees to help clean and enhance the environment, so with some financial help from … Continue reading
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 Lower Farm, Long Wittenham, is for a proposed farm shed. The details may be viewed on the … Continue reading
Election Poll Clerks Wanted
Would you like to earn money, meet lots of people and play a key role in local democracy? South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has asked the Parish Council to let residents know that they still have vacancies for Poll Clerks … Continue reading
Sires Hill Roadworks 5th to 8th March
It has come to the Parish Council’s attention that work is scheduled to take place at the junction of Didcot Road and Sires Hill from 5th to 8th March. The utility repair and maintenance work will be carried out by … Continue reading