Category Archives: Parish Council
Beat The Heat
The Parish Council has been asked by Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) to pass on this message to residents. Stay safe in the heat this summer. Due to climate change, temperatures are increasing in Oxfordshire and elsewhere with more dry, hot … Continue reading
Reducing the Risk of Domestic Abuse
The Parish Council has been asked to make residents aware of the work of DA Friends. DA (Domestic Abuse) ‘Friends’ was launched in April 2023 by the Oxfordshire based charity Reducing the Risk of Domestic Abuse and is about engaging … 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 Frenchs Cottage, High Street, Long Wittenham, is for the construction of a two storey extension to 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 Craig End, High Street, Long Wittenham, is for a single storey rear extension and internal alterations. The … Continue reading
Parish Council Meetings – Thursday 16th May
The Parish Council will hold its Annual Meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 16th 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
Healthcare Event
The NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre has asked the Parish Council to promote its Joint Biomedical Research Centre Open Day event, taking place at Leiden Square, Westgate Centre, Oxford from 10am to 3.30pm on Thursday 30th May 2024. The Open … Continue reading
Fun Run Report
One hundred and eighty-three competitors, including fifty-nine children, took part in the thirteenth Long Wittenham Fun Run last Sunday (28th April), raising money for a variety of village causes. The youngest participant was four years old and there was a … Continue reading
Dog Fouling
The Parish Council has had reports of dog poo left at Bodkins Playground on at least two occasions. Dog owners should always clear up after their dogs, but it is particularly inconsiderate to allow dogs to foul playgrounds as it … Continue reading
Village Welcome Flyer
The Parish Council has produced a flyer welcoming new residents to the village and encouraging them to visit this website to find out about all the services and facilities that they might need. The flyer is here: www.longwittenham.com/wp-content/uploads/Flyers/20240425_Village_Welcome_Flyer.pdf
Community Hub Update
The Parish Council has now received the report from the South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) planning officer on the planning application for the Community Hub. The report recommends approval of the plans subject to the completion of a Section 106 … Continue reading