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NDP Revisions Completed
The Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) has finally been revised, and has been re-submitted to South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) this week. Over two years ago, Historic England raised objections to the NDP as it stood and their objections were insurmountable … Continue reading
20mph Speed Limit Approved
The Cabinet Member for Highway Management at Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) approved the 20mph speed limit for the village on Thursday 18th November. See the details of the decision on the OCC website. Mark Francis, the Technical Officer for Traffic … 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 Northfields Farm, Long Wittenham, is for a new agricultural lean-to building, which will be used to store … Continue reading
Spring Bulbs
Following on from the spectacular Daffodil display in the village last Spring, the Parish Council is once again providing bulbs for residents to plant in their front gardens or grass verges. If you would like some Crocus and/or Narcissi bulbs … Continue reading
New Parish Councillor
The Parish Council has a new member. Ron Carter was co-opted on to the council at its last meeting on 11th November. Ron has lived at his home on Didcot Road for the last fifty-two years along with his late … Continue reading
The LAST Village Bonfire Night?
Cllr Sally Duff writes … Fantastic Wonderful Excellent Amazing !!!!!!!!!!!! These are just a few of the comments made by attendees at this year’s spectacular Village Bonfire Night. When the village comes together we always achieve a memorable event and … Continue reading
Planning Application
The Parish Council has been advised by Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) of a new planning application which has significant implications for Long Wittenham. It includes the much anticipated new road bridge over the River Thames. The application is for:
Long Wittenham War Dead Remembered
Long Wittenham remembered its First World War dead on 11th November at the village war memorial to commemorate Armistice Day 1918. Fourteen soldiers from the village lost their lives in war zones in France and Palestine or died from wounds. … Continue reading
Tree Planting on Fieldside
Residents may have noticed that trees have recently appeared on Fieldside track. When the Vanderbilt housing development was proposed, there were concerns that it would spoil the rural feel of this popular walking route. There was also concern that 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 3 The Crescent, Long Wittenham, is for the conversion of the existing garage to form a residential … Continue reading