Category Archives: Parish Council

Resignation of Councillor

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Admin

Steve Brown, Chairman of the Parish Council (PC) writes … Cllr Sally Duff has decided to leave the Parish Council after serving the village for seven years since 2016. In her letter to me Sally said “I have very much … Continue reading →

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Summer Activities

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Admin

South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has asked the Parish Council to let residents know that it is running lots of free and low cost activities over the Summer for children (and some for adults). See the flyer below.  For more … Continue reading →

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Road Closure – B4016 Ladygrove

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Admin

It has come to the Parish Council’s attention that the B4016 Ladygrove – known locally as the Straight Mile – will be closed from Monday 10th to Wednesday 12th July. The closure is to facilitate road patching works and will … Continue reading →

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Pre-School GoFundMe

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Admin

The trustees of the village pre-school have asked the Parish Council to advise residents that there is now a GoFundMe page where donations to the school can be made. Read the trustees’ letter.

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Emergency Plan Zone Co-ordinators

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Admin

Following the website post earlier this month asking for volunteers to be zone co-ordinators for the village Emergency Plan, two people have come forward: one to cover the western end of the High Street (Zone 3) and the other, Wessex … Continue reading →

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Tree Planting Suggestions

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Admin

The Parish Council is hoping to plant more trees around the village in the Autumn. If residents have any suggestions about locations that would benefit from more trees, please let the council know via the parish clerk at longwittpc@hotmail.co.uk.

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Community Speedwatch Update

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Admin

Parish Councillors David Corney and Sally Duff, co-ordinators of the village Community Speedwatch team, write … Since the village speedwatch group started in February, 15 roadside sessions have been held and over 2,500 vehicles checked.  Of those, 81 people were … Continue reading →

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Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 15th June

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Admin

The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 15th June. All residents are invited to attend.  Download the agenda here.

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Emergency Plan Zone Co-ordinators

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Admin

The Parish Council (PC) has been working on a plan for what needs to be done if there is an emergency in the village. There are a variety of incidents that could cause the plan to be triggered, such as … Continue reading →

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Planning Application

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Admin

The Parish Council has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village. The application, at 54 Saxons Heath, Long Wittenham, is for a single storey rear extension and front porch. The details … Continue reading →

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