Category Archives: Parish Council

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

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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

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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:

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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

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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

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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

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20mph Speed Limit

The Parish Council has been advised that, following the recent consultation, Oxfordshire County Council’s proposal to implement a 20mph speed limit throughout the village will be presented at the Cabinet Member for Highway Management decisions meeting on Thursday 18th November … Continue reading

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Planning Application

The Parish Council has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village. The application is for the conversion of the roof space to create a bedroom and W.C at 2 St Johns … Continue reading

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Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 11th November

The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 11th November. All residents are invited to attend.  Download the agenda here.

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Primary School Places September 2022

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) has asked the Parish Council to remind parents with children born between 1st September 2017 and 31st August 2018, that they need to apply for a primary school place as soon as possible. The deadline for … Continue reading

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