Category Archives: Parish Council
2021 Census
The Parish Council has been asked to remind residents that the census for England and Wales will take place on Sunday 21st March. All households are required to complete the census; failure to do so could result in a fine … Continue reading
20mph Zone Update
A third meeting of the working group to discuss proposals for a 20mph zone through the village was held last week, attended by parish councillors, Oxfordshire County Council’s consultant Colin Davis and county councillor Dr Pete Sudbury. A Road Safety … Continue reading
Footpath Warden News
Our village footpath warden, David Corney, has jointly written an article with the Earth Trust about the permissive footpaths provided and maintained by the trust, and he has asked the Parish Council to share it with residents. Read the article … 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 10 Fieldside, Long Wittenham, is to extend the existing ground floor extensions side and rear with first … Continue reading
Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 11th March
The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting via Zoom video conferencing at 7:30pm on Thursday 11th March. Download the agenda here. If members of the public have any comments they wish to make on items on the agenda, they … Continue reading
20mph Zone Update
There was a wide-ranging discussion of issues surrounding a proposed 20mph zone through the village at a second meeting with county council consultant Colin Davis and local councillors. Those attending the ‘virtual’ meeting were Mr Davis, county councillor Dr Pete … Continue reading
Acklings Lease Renewed
The Parish Council has renewed the lease with St John’s College, Oxford for the Acklings play area at the west end of the village. The new eight-year lease runs until 2029. According to records in the Parish Council archive, the … Continue reading
Riverside Counselling Service
The Parish Council has been asked to promote the Riverside Counselling Service, a charity which is supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of adults and young people across South Oxfordshire. Riverside supports adults and young people from the age … Continue reading
20mph Zone
A 20mph zone through Long Wittenham is edging closer. The village is one of three areas in South Oxfordshire chosen as pilot schemes to reduce traffic speeds and pollution as part of the ‘Green’ agenda. Last week, parish councillors met … 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 is for the demolition of the existing rear extension and garage, and a new two storey side and … Continue reading