Author Archives: Admin

NDP Referendum

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Admin

Most residents will be aware that the referendum for the revised Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) will take place on Thursday 28th July. See the formal Notice of Poll and details of the polling station below.

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OCC Newsletter

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Admin

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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Police Appeal for Witnesses

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Admin

Following a burglary in the village on Thursday 21st July at Sandalwood at the junction of High Street and Little Wittenham Road, Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses. See the details below.

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BBC Heat Map

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Admin

The BBC has analyzed satellite data from 4 Earth Intelligence, to allow people to find out if the area in which they live is vulnerable to extreme heat.  The result for Long wittenham is below. More details on the BBC … Continue reading →

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Pendon Museum News

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Admin

Get the latest news and information in this month’s edition of the Pendon Museum Newsletter. More information on the Pendon website: www.pendonmuseum.com

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Heat Wave

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Admin

Robert Felton writes … In case anyone is interested in the heat wave, the thermometer in my “garden” (Stable Cottage, by the school) showed 36°C at around 1pm on Monday and 41°C on Tuesday.  Both figures in the shade.  Phew! … Continue reading →

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Road Closure – Ladygrove

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Admin

Some residents may have noticed that Ladygrove, known locally as “The Straight Mile”, is closed to traffic.  The Parish Council was not advised of this closure in advance as it is an emergency closure. According to One Network, it may … Continue reading →

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Climate Action Oxfordshire

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Admin

A new website has been launched offering practical advice for Oxfordshire people wanting to reduce their carbon footprint and save energy. Climate Action Oxfordshire – climateactionoxfordshire.org.uk – lists measures people can take, and rates them according to effort, impact, and … Continue reading →

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Extreme Weather Warning

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Admin

Residents are probably aware that the Met Office has issued a red extreme heat warning for Monday and Tuesday, covering parts of Oxfordshire. See the NHS Tips for coping in hot weather below. There is more information on the Oxfordshire … Continue reading →

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Planning Application

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Admin

The Parish Council has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village. The application, at Sharp’s Yard, Northfield Lane, Long Wittenham, is for the demolition of outbuildings and replacement with a single … Continue reading →

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