Category Archives: Parish Council
Footpath and Drainage Improvements
Work has finished on restoring a section of public footpath between the western end of Fieldside and Saxons Heath. Some of the path had narrowed because of encroachment from the adjacent field but now the full width of the path … Continue reading
Children Design Speed Posters
Pupils from Long Wittenham Primary school are playing their part in the drive to cut vehicle speeds through the village. More than seventy children took part in a painting competition to design distinctive posters urging drivers to reduce speed and … Continue reading
Neighbourhood Plan Update
Peter Rose, the chairman of the Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) Steering Committee writes: “Since the last report in September there has been a lot of ‘behind the scenes’ activity on the NDP, both progress and setbacks. The cost of the … Continue reading
Vanderbilt Comments Deadline
A reminder that the consultation for the Vanderbilt Homes ‘reserved matters’ planning application for the housing development on the corner of Fieldside and Didcot Road closes on Thursday 5th December. Residents are encouraged to have their say about these plans. … Continue reading
Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 5th December
The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 5th December. All residents are invited to attend. Download the agenda here.
Roadworks
Some residents may have noticed signs on the road on the way out of the village towards Clifton Hampden which state that work will start there on 25th November and last for approximately five days. The Parish Council has not … Continue reading
VE Day 75th Anniversary
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has contacted the Parish Council asking if Long Wittenham would like to participate in the celebration and commemoration of the 75th anniversary of VE Day which will take place over the weekend of 8th to … Continue reading
Village Meeting
The Parish Council has invited Vanderbilt Homes to a village meeting to discuss its plans for the housing development on the corner of Fieldside and Didcot Road. It will take place in the village hall on Tuesday 19th November starting … Continue reading
Village Honours The Dead
More than one hundred and forty villagers, school children and teachers gathered at the First World War Memorial yesterday to honour the soldiers who were killed or died from injuries in the conflict. Long Wittenham honoured those who sacrificed their … Continue reading
Bonfire Night Profit
Despite high winds and rain at the 11th annual Village Bonfire Night, which led to fewer ticket sales than in previous years, the event raised a good profit of £840, which will be distributed as usual to village groups and … Continue reading