Category Archives: Parish Council

New Parish Councillor

The Parish Council welcomed a new member to its ranks at its meeting last evening (21st May), when Richard Jackson was co-opted as councillor. Richard has lived in Long Wittenham with his wife Mo since May 2000.  Prior to retirement … Continue reading

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Are Our Green Spaces Important To You?

Residents should have received a flyer from the Parish Council (PC) asking for your support for the addition of Local Green Spaces (LGS) to the Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP). The flyers have been hand delivered to all properties in the … Continue reading

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Parish Council Meetings – Thursday 21st May

The Parish Council will hold its Annual Meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 21st May.  This will be followed by the council’s Monthly Meeting. All residents are invited to attend.  Download the agendas below. Annual Parish Council … Continue reading

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Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 16th April

The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 16th April. All residents are invited to attend.  Download the agenda here.

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New Clerk/RFO for the Parish Council

It’s all change in the administration of the Parish Council as Clerk Martin Elliff and RFO (Responsible Financial Officer) Clifford Bosley step down from their posts on 31st March. Martin has been the clerk for the last six years and … Continue reading

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Three Levels of Local Government – Who does what

Following a recent question about which part of local government is responsible for what, the Parish Council has put together a handy guide that breaks down what falls under the responsibility of the County, District and Parish Council. We hope … Continue reading

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What Has the Parish Council Done for Your Village?

The Chairman of the Parish Council (PC) writes … 2025 was a busy year for the Parish Council.  We managed or helped with lots of exciting projects, including:

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Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 19th March

The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 19th March. All residents are invited to attend.  Download the agenda here.

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NHS Health Checks

Oxfordshire County Council has asked the Parish Council to promote NHS Health Checks. Getting an NHS Health Check is a great way to stay on top of your health.  It’s a simple process that can give you peace of mind … 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 Little House, High Street, Long Wittenham, is for the erection of a detached timber potting shed and … Continue reading

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