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Virtual Parish Council Meetings
Residents will be aware that the Parish Council cancelled this month’s meeting owing to the current Covid situation. At the start of the pandemic, the Government passed legislation to allow councils to meet remotely. That legislation expired in May last … Continue reading
OCC Newsletter
Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.
Road Closure Disruption
The Parish Council has complained to Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) about what it believes to be the illegal closure of the road outside Lower Farm. The road was closed on Friday by Thames Water to replace a fire hydrant. Parish … Continue reading
January Parish Council Meeting
Owing to the current Covid situation, the Parish Council has decided to cancel its meeting scheduled for 13th January. If residents have any issues they wish to bring to the attention of the council, please contact the Parish Clerk at … Continue reading
Didcot Road 10th January
The Parish Council has been advised that roadworks to install the new zebra crossing and traffic calming measure on Didcot Road for the Vanderbilt housing development, will commence on Monday 10th January. Vanderbilt will also be doing some other ancillary … Continue reading
Local Transport and Connectivity Plan Consultation
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is currently working to produce a new local transport plan. The plan is its long-term county-wide transport strategy. It is called the Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (LTCP), to better reflect its strategy both for digital … Continue reading
Christmas Tree Recycling
As in earlier 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 14th January – they will be collected … Continue reading
The Plough Inn Closure
Covid related issues and trading problems have combined to force the closure of The Plough Inn for January and February. The pub is planning to re-open in March. Trade in the pub and restaurant trade has been hit severely during … Continue reading
The Chairman of the Parish Council Writes …
Greetings and best wishes for 2022 to the residents of Long Wittenham from the chairman of the Parish Council. As the new year unfolds the village will see many changes. The new housing development by Vanderbilt should be completed by … Continue reading
Oxfordshire Tops Recycling Table
For the eighth year in a row, Oxfordshire has topped the table nationally when it comes to recycling, reusing, and composting. Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) has been named the best performing county council waste disposal authority in England. According to … Continue reading