Category Archives: Parish Council
Bonfire Night Volunteers Wanted
It’s only a little over a month to the Village Bonfire Night (Saturday 2nd November, 6pm on Ward’s Field) and the organisers are in need of volunteers to help with the event. No previous experience is necessary, but a smile, … Continue reading
County Councillor Steps Down
Lynda Atkins, the Oxfordshire County Councillor for the Wittenhams is resigning her seat after more than eleven years. She made her farewell appearance at the September meeting of Long Wittenham Parish Council. Ms Atkins, who represented Wallingford, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell and the … Continue reading
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Neighbourhood Plan Update
Peter Rose, Chairman of the Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) Steering Committee writes: “Residents will recall that earlier in the year, the environmental report within the NDP was updated and submitted to a second Regulation 16 consultation. This consultation ended in … Continue reading
New Parish Clerk
The Parish Council has a new clerk. He is Martin Elliff who takes over from Rhonda Hinson who was clerk for more than four years. Martin was the council’s vice-chairman and his decision to resign as councillor and take on … Continue reading
Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 12th September
The Parish Council will hold it’s monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 12th September. All residents are invited to attend. Download the agenda here.
Save The Date
Please save Saturday 2nd November in your diaries for the 11th annual village bonfire and fireworks event which will take place from 6pm on Wards Field. Further information will be available soon, but if you would like to be involved … Continue reading
Developer for Kler Site
It appears that Vanderbilt Homes has purchased the land on the corner of Fieldside and Didcot Road to develop the housing estate which was given outline planning permission in January 2018. According to the Vanderbilt website, the development of two, … Continue reading
Emergency Procedures Sunday 18th August
Residents will be aware that RWE will be demolishing the final three cooling towers of Didcot A Power Station in the early hours of Sunday 18th August. The Earth Trust has asked the Parish Council to inform local residents of … Continue reading
Community Hub Update
Residents may have seen some activity on the Community Hub site. Exploratory trenches are being dug to verify the situation regarding any possible archeological remains on the site. An initial study of various records showed that there might be some … Continue reading
Household Enquiry Form
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has asked the Parish Council to inform residents that shortly, every home in South Oxfordshire will receive a yellow letter (a ‘Household Enquiry Form’) requiring residents to confirm everyone over the age of 16 who … Continue reading
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