Category Archives: Parish Council

What Does Your Parish Council Do?

Residents who have ever wondered what the Parish Council does for them, will want to read a very informative article on the BBC website: Election 2021: What about parish councils? There is a vacancy on the Parish Council, so if … Continue reading

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The Pump Track Needs Your Help

Catherine Harrison has been working away to bring this to fruition, and now your help is needed! What is a pump track? It is a series of gravel bumps and banked turns and will provide a fun outside environment for … 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 East Cottage, High Street, Long Wittenham, is for the demolition of the existing garage, and a proposed … Continue reading

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Pre-School Places Available

The village Pre-School has asked the Parish Council to inform residents that the school has a number of places available for children aged two and three years old this Summer term. For more information call 01865 407417 or email sally@longwittenhampreschool.co.uk.

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Abingdon Road, Clifton Hampden

Residents driving to Clifton Hampden and beyond should be aware that there are roadworks on Abingdon Road.  As these block one side of the road (opposite the Village Hall), the contractor has installed temporary four-way traffic lights. The lights are … Continue reading

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Didcot Road 19th April

The Parish Council has been advised by Vanderbilt Homes that road works will take place on Didcot Road starting on Monday 19th April for a period of two weeks.  See the notice below from Peter Hutson, Vanderbilt’s Head of Construction: … Continue reading

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Pump Track at Acklings

Plans are well in hand to build a ‘Pump Track’ at the Acklings play area.  A pump track is a circuit of bumps and banked turns for riding around on a bike. It is designed to accommodate all ages: older … Continue reading

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His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh

Long Wittenham Parish Council is saddened to learn that His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh passed away peacefully at Windsor Castle on 9th April. The council offers its condolences and sympathy to Her Majesty The Queen and … Continue reading

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New Parish Councillor

The village has a new parish councillor.  Steve Bolton, who lives in Westfield Road, was co-opted on to the parish council at last night’s meeting. Cllr Bolton, who is retired, worked for many years at the Cowley car plant on … 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 The Grange, High Street, Long Wittenham, is for the construction of a 10m x 4m x 1.8m outdoor … Continue reading

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