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Village Meeting

The Community Hub, to be built on the site to south of the Vanderbilt development, will include a new school, pre-school and village hall, as well as some houses to cross fund the community buildings. The Parish Council’s development partner, … Continue reading

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Quiz and Games Evening

The Pre-School will be holding a Quiz and Games evening at the Village Hall on Friday 25th February starting at 7:30pm. There will be music, games, a quiz, drinks, nibbles and plenty of laughs. Bring a team along, or join … 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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Didcot Road Traffic Calming Consultation

Residents will remember that Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) consulted last April over plans for a new traffic calming measure as a result of the Vanderbilt housing development. Those original plans have been amended and OCC is now seeking views on … Continue reading

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Neighbourhood Plan Update

The revised Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) continues to make good progress. Over two years ago, following the previous consultation on the NDP, Historic England scheduled (as a Historic Monument) part of the Community Hub site included in the NDP.  The … Continue reading

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Joint Design Guide Consultation

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are asking for views on their draft Joint Design Guide, which provides guidance on how new development in our area can be designed and constructed to the highest quality and sustainability. … Continue reading

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Main Road Appleford Closure

The Parish Council has been advised by the Network Management team at Oxfordshire County Council that a temporary road closure will apply to a section of Main Road in Appleford whilst new far side barrier pipe water connection works are … Continue reading

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Save the Date – Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Long Wittenham will be celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Sunday 5th June 2022 from 2pm to 5pm. Residents can look forward to a street parade, a tea party at The Plough Inn, a swing band, beer, lemonade, ice creams, … Continue reading

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20mph Bin Stickers

Many residents have 30mph stickers on their waste bins.  If you would like a replacement 20mph sticker, please send your name and address to the Parish Clerk at longwittpc@hotmail.co.uk.  The Parish Council will purchase and distribute them.

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New Bus Services Plan

Going Forward Buses, which operates a Monday only D1 service between Didcot and the village, plans to put on additional services on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Much depends on whether the bus company can recruit a driver.  Permission for the new … Continue reading

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