Category Archives: Parish Council
SCAS Resources and Competitions
South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) provides a number of resources which may be useful and valuable, particularly at this time of the Coronavirus crisis. As well as general resources, it has also launched two competitions for children and young people. … Continue reading
Playareas Update
Residents will be aware that from today (15th June), some of the Covid-19 restrictions imposed by the Government have been eased. People can now visit any type of shop and some additional outdoor attractions such as drive-in cinemas, and animal … Continue reading
New Search for Cycling Routes and Paths
Fresh momentum has been injected into the search for new footpaths and cycling routes between Long Wittenham and Clifton Hampden. A team of parish councillors and residents has been revived after seven years. Previous efforts were thwarted by landowners and … Continue reading
Thames Water Update
Thames Water has asked the Parish Council to pass on the following information to residents: As a provider of life essential supplies, Thames Water works hard to ensure water never stops flowing but from time to time, things can go … Continue reading
Field Closure Suspended
Earth Trust, owners of Neptune Wood and adjoining meadow, have had a change of mind and suspended the closure of the field until the middle of July. It follows complaints from villagers who say it’s a valuable open space for … Continue reading
Lockdown Mind Therapy
Residents will be excited to hear that the second volume of the Lockdown Mind Therapy puzzle magazine should be dropping through their letterboxes in the next day or two, courtesy of the Parish Council.
Neighbourhood Plan Update
The Coronavirus pandemic has brought many local government issues to a halt, including work on Neighbourhood Development Plans (NDPs). The Parish Council had hoped that its re-drafted plan would be ready to go before the village electorate later this year … Continue reading
Oxfordshire Libraries Update
The Oxfordshire Library Service has asked the Parish Council to share the following information: Oxfordshire Libraries are still here and working hard to provide residents with a wide choice of digital library services from the comfort of people’s homes. We … Continue reading
Parish Council Proposes Speed Limits
A speed limit of 20mph through Long Wittenham and 30mph between the village and the Barley Mow are proposed as part of a package of suggestions sent to the County Council to help make roads safer for cyclists and pedestrians. … Continue reading
Planning Applications
Residents will be aware that when a householder applies to South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) to alter their property, SODC usually informs the owners of the adjoining properties of the planning application and invites them to comment. The Parish Council … Continue reading