Category Archives: Parish Council
Fever Vaccine Study
The Oxford Vaccine Group (OVG) have asked the Parish Council to promote its clinical trial to find a vaccine against typhoid and paratyphoid A fever. The trial is called BiVISTA and is being conducted by OVG which is part of … Continue reading
Better Travel
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) has asked the Parish Council to promote its Better Travel website. From Nordic walking groups to zoo-themed family trails, the webpages are packed with fun, local ways to get moving. Whether you’re curious about joining 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 26 Saxons Heath, Long Wittenham, is for the removal of the existing side extension, rear extension, and rear … Continue reading
Take It Home Campaign
South Oxfordshire District Council has asked the Parish Council to promote its Take It Home campaign The council is calling on residents to change the way they deal with litter on the go. Up to 70% of the things that … Continue reading
Please Dispose of Dog Waste Responsibly
Thank you to all the dog owners who dispose of their dog waste responsibly. However, if the public bins around the village are full, please take the waste home and dispose of it in your own bin. If dog waste … Continue reading
New Picnic Tables at Acklings
The Parish Council has installed two picnic tables at the new Acklings playground. One of the tables is wheelchair and pushchair accessible. The grass mounds have also been sown with grass seed so it should be possible to open the … Continue reading
Bodkins Playground Swings
Some residents will have noticed that the swings at Bodkins Playground have been taken down. The swing set is very old and the timbers that support the swings have been rotting for some time. A few years ago, the Parish … Continue reading
Local Government Reorganisation
Oxford City Council has asked the Parish Council to let residents know that there is now a dedicated website for its proposal for simplifying local government in Oxfordshire. Oxford City Council has put forward outline proposals that would see Oxfordshire’s … Continue reading
High Street Chicanes Consultation
The Parish Council (PC) understands that some residents would like to see the two chicanes on the High Street removed. The PC has discussed this with Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) Highways Team to see if it is possible and, if … Continue reading
Warm Homes Local Grant
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) has asked the Parish Council to let residents know about its Warm Homes Local Grant. OCC is dedicated to helping Oxfordshire households on a low income improve the energy efficiency of their homes, lower their bills, … Continue reading
