Category Archives: Parish Council

Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 10th November

The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 10th November. All residents are invited to attend.  Download the agenda here.

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John Stimson 1939-2022

John Stimson, the former chairman of South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) and member of Long Wittenham Parish Council, has died.  He was eighty-three and had been suffering from cancer and dementia for the last twelve months. Mr Stimson, who lived … Continue reading

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Solar Streets

The Parish Council has had confirmation that the Didcot Plus Solar Streets scheme is now accepting new enquiries.  Current installation dates are from March 2023 onwards, due to the existing workload that needs to be worked through. Interested residents should … Continue reading

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Community Scheme for Solar Panels

Following discussions between the Parish Council and Didcot Plus, residents of Long Wittenham can now enjoy the benefits of the Solar Streets initiative. Solar Streets is a company that works with local communities across Southern England to offer the installation … Continue reading

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Road Closure – B4016 Ladygrove

The Parish Council has been advised that the B4016 Ladygrove – known locally as the Straight Mile – has been closed because of a gas leak. We have no more details at present.  More information will be posted here as … Continue reading

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Didcot Road Night-time Closure 24th to 28th October

The Parish Council has been advised that the long awaited remedial work to the road narrowing on Didcot Road is due to start on 24th October.  It is expected to be completed on 28th October and the road will be … Continue reading

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Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 13th October

The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 13th October. All residents are invited to attend.  Download the agenda here.

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Pick a Pumpkin Family Event

Earth Trust has asked the Parish Council to publicize its special Autumn Event “Pumpkin Patch: Pick a Pumpkin, Explore our Maize Maze”. It will take place from Saturday 22nd to Sunday 30th October at Earth Trust Centre.  Alongside the opportunity … Continue reading

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Road Closure – Sires Hill

The Parish Council has been advised by the Network Management team at Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) of a temporary emergency closure of Sires Hill whilst leak repair works are carried out. The temporary closure and will operate from 29th September … Continue reading

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Better Housing, Better Health

The Parish Council has been asked by Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) to promote Better Housing, Better Heath. Better Housing Better Health is a free service, supported by OCC, that provides a single point of contact for expert advice to improve … Continue reading

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