Category Archives: Parish Council

Winter Hub

Age UK Oxfordshire has asked the Parish Council to let residents know about its Winter Hub. Winter can be tough at any age, but it is particularly challenging for older people who face additional health risks, and increased feelings of … Continue reading

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Oxfordshire Health and Wellbeing Strategy Webinar

The Parish Council has been asked to advise residents of a webinar about the draft Oxfordshire Health and Wellbeing Strategy, details of which were posted here on 13th October. Healthwatch Oxfordshire is hosting the webinar on Thursday 9th November from … Continue reading

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Home Upgrade Grant

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) has asked the Parish Council to make residents aware of the Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG2) scheme.   HUG2 is a government-backed scheme running from April 2023 to March 2025, providing energy efficiency measures and low … Continue reading

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Bodkins Playground

Visitors to Bodkins Playground will notice some minor changes to some of the equipment. The Parish Council arranges for RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) to carry out an inspection of the equipment at the three main play … Continue reading

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Manor Railway Bridge Didcot

The Parish Council has been asked to advise residents that Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) will be carrying out extensive refurbishment work on Manor Railway Bridge (A4130) in Didcot. The proposed work includes repairs to the concrete bridge deck, installation of … Continue reading

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Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 19th October

The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 19th October. All residents are invited to attend.  Download the agenda here.

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Speed Survey Results

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) has sent the results of the recent speed survey on the Didcot Road to the Parish Council – see below. The results are shown along with the data from the survey done in 2021 before 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 The Little House, High Street, Long Wittenham, is for the demolition of the existing barn and erection … Continue reading

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New Parish Councillor

The Parish Council welcomed a new member to its ranks at its meeting last evening (14th September), when Mark Thompson was co-opted as  councillor to replace Sally Duff who stepped down from the council in July. In addition to dog … Continue reading

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Community Tree Planting

Oxfordshire County Council has asked the Parish Council to make residents aware of community tree and woodland project opportunities that will benefit people and nature. The Community Tree and Woodland Opportunity (CTWO) team is looking for community planting projects that … Continue reading

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