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Village Map Updated
The Village Map which hangs outside the Village Hall has been updated. The 1.18 mtr x 0.84 mtr laminated map details street and property names to aid visitors and delivery companies and has an index with grid references. Thanks to … Continue reading
Oxfordshire Rural Services Survey Report
Back in February, the Parish Council was asked by Community First Oxfordshire to participate in the first Oxfordshire Rural Services Survey with rural parishes, towns and peripheral urban communities. The survey was designed to gather information on services and facilities … 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 The Granary, High Street, Long Wittenham, is for the proposed division of the existing dwelling to form an … Continue reading
County Rejects Bridleway Status
In a process which has taken seven years, Oxfordshire County Council has rejected an application from the Parish Council to change the status of a footpath in the village into a bridleway. In June 2013 the Parish Council applied to … Continue reading
Lorry Driver Fined for Weight Limit Breach
The driver of a heavy goods lorry who ignored the weight restriction through the village has been fined, and it’s thanks to an alert villager who took a picture on a mobile phone. The driver was travelling through the village … Continue reading
Lady Grove Closure Update
The Parish Council has now had confirmation from Network Management at Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) that the Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) for the closure of the B4016 Lady Grove will now operate from 31st August 2020 up to and … Continue reading
High Street Closure
As if the confusion over the Lady Grove closure was not enough, the Parish Council has just been informed by Network Management at Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) of a temporary emergency road closure on the High Street whilst urgent works … Continue reading
Lady Grove Closure Update
Many residents will be aware that The B4016 Lady Grove was not closed yesterday as had been expected. The Parish Council contacted the contractors and has received the following email: Lady Grove Didcot Gasworks Our initial closure date was set … Continue reading
Electricity Outages – Update
Following the recent power outages, the Parish Council has been in communication with Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), which maintains the network in our area. The council has been advised that, currently, the supply to the village is isolated … Continue reading
Respect, Protect, Enjoy – the Countryside Code
Residents will be aware of reports of litter in the countryside and farm animals being chased by loose dogs as more people enjoy our beautiful countryside. Local landowners may well have been affected by these problems. @NFUCountryside is highlighting the … Continue reading