Category Archives: Parish Council
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 The Red Barn, High Street, Long Wittenham, is for a proposed single storey side extension. The details … Continue reading
Scoop That Poop
Residents with dogs are reminded to please pick up after their pets. The Parish Council has had complaints about dog mess in a number of locations around the village. Dog fouling can lead to a fine of £50. If a … Continue reading
Bonfire Nuisance
Following some complaints from residents about bonfires causing a nuisance, the Parish Council would like to draw attention to South Oxfordshire District Council’s guidance on the matter: https://www.southoxon.gov.uk/south-oxfordshire-district-council/environment-and-neighbourhood-issues/bonfires-and-nuisance-smoke/ Please be considerate of your neighbours.
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 Willingtons Barn, High Street, Long Wittenham, is for a two-storey dwelling house, with parking/turning area. The details … Continue reading
Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 14th October
The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 14th October. All residents are invited to attend. Download the agenda here.
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 Elm Close, High Street, Long Wittenham, is to raise the existing garage roof by 500mm, and adding … Continue reading
Stop The Arc Group
Residents will remember that details of the Government’s Oxford-Cambridge Arc consultation were posted here in July. That consultation runs until 12th October. The Stop The Arc Group (formerly the No Expressway Group) has asked the Parish Council to publicise its … Continue reading
Parish Council to Discuss Road Hump
Two petitions calling for a full road-width speed hump to be installed on Didcot Road before the junction with Saxons Heath will be discussed at the next Parish Council meeting on 14th October. The petitions, which have been circulating in … Continue reading
Northfield Lane Footpath Closure Extended
Residents will be aware that the footpath at the end of Northfield Lane (Number 287/2/10) has been closed since May whilst essential earth works are carried out to facilitate Earth Trust’s wetland creation project. The temporary closure was originally intended … Continue reading
Village Bonfire Night
Jenny Caw, head of the Village Bonfire Night team writes … I am very pleased to announce that this year we (Long Wittenham Parish Council and Wittenham Warriors) are going to hold our (almost, if it weren’t for pesky Covid-19 … Continue reading