Category Archives: Parish Council

Footpath Warden News

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Admin

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 →

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Planning Application

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Admin

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 →

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Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 11th March

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Admin

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 →

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20mph Zone Update

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Admin

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 →

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Acklings Lease Renewed

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Admin

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 →

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Riverside Counselling Service

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Admin

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 →

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20mph Zone

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Admin

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 →

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Planning Application

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Admin

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 →

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Sires Hill Closure Update

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Admin

On 8th February it was reported here that the roadworks on Sires Hill are being carried out in four phases, starting at the Wallingford Road end and progressing towards the Didcot Road.  The fourth phase will be the section of … Continue reading →

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Saxons Heath Noticeboard

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Admin

The public noticeboard at the entrance to Saxons Heath is to be moved to a new site on the green. Deborah Hawkins, who lives in Westfield Road, has a group of volunteers on Facebook and Whatsapp who are keen to … Continue reading →

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