Category Archives: Parish Council
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
New Defibrillator
A new defibrillator has been installed at Sinodun Close. The unit was purchased by the Parish Council with the aid of the Government’s DHSC Community Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Fund. There are now four defibrillators in the village: one in … 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 8 Wessex Way, Long Wittenham, is for a Garden Shed (retrospective). The details may be viewed on … Continue reading
Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 18th April
The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 18th April. All residents are invited to attend. Download the agenda here.
Police and Crime Commissioner Election
On Thursday 2nd May, residents will be able to vote for the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Thames Valley, the elected representative who oversees how crime is tackled across the area. As the 16th April voter registration deadline approaches, … Continue reading
Speed Survey Results
The Parish Council has received the results of the speed survey it recently commissioned at the eastern end of the High Street near the post box. The survey ran from Sunday 3rd to Thursday 14th March and data was collected … Continue reading