Category Archives: Parish Council

Parish & District Council Elections

Only our six current parish councillors were nominated to stand in the elections on Thursday 2nd May, and as this falls short of the seven councillors allowed for the village, they will be automatically re-elected, uncontested. There will be an … Continue reading

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Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 11th April

There will be a short Parish Council meeting this coming Thursday evening (11th April) at 7pm in the Village Hall to attend to urgent business.   This will be followed by the village meeting about the Community Hub at 7:30pm. Download … Continue reading

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Kler Appeal Comments Deadline

A reminder that the deadline for comments on Kler Group’s appeal on its planning application to realign the Didcot Road to facilitate the entrance to their housing development on the corner of Didcot Road and Fieldside is Wednesday 10th April.  … Continue reading

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Village Equipment Register

Do you look after equipment owned by the village and used for village events?  The Parish Council has been asked to compile and maintain a register of this equipment so that those organising events can contact those who look after … Continue reading

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Local Elections 2019

A reminder that District and Parish Council elections will take place on 2nd May. Long Wittenham should have seven parish councillors, although currently there are only six.  Those wishing to stand for the parish council have until 4pm on Wednesday … Continue reading

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Annual Parish Assembly Report

About two dozen people attended the Annual Parish Assembly on Thursday 14th March in the village hall at which representatives of village groups and organisations gave presentations on their activities during the last year and their plans for the future. … Continue reading

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New Permissive Path for West Field

A new “permissive path” is to be established on West Field, an area popular with walkers. Footpaths around the field have been used by residents for years but legally they are restricted to the bridleway running from the end of … Continue reading

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Annual Parish Assembly – Thursday 14th March

The Annual Parish Assembly will take place next Thursday 14th March at 7:30pm in the Village Hall.  This is an opportunity for residents to hear from the Chairman of the Parish Council, District & County Councillors, community groups and other … Continue reading

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Kler Appeals Didcot Road Plan

Residents will be disappointed to hear that Kler Group has decided to appeal the decision against its planning application to realign the Didcot Road to facilitate the entrance to their housing development on the corner of Didcot Road and Fieldside. … Continue reading

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Do you use Ackling’s Playground?

The Parish Council is seeking to have Ackling’s Playground at the western end of the village registered as an Asset of Community Value (ACV).  This means that if St John’s College, from which the Parish Council rents the land, wishes … Continue reading

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