Category Archives: Parish Council

Fast Track for Revised Neighbourhood Plan

Long Wittenham’s district councillor Sue Lawson has promised to help “fast-track” the Parish Council’s revised Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) and referendum when they go for approval to South Oxfordshire District Council. The NDP includes plans for a Community Hub comprising … Continue reading

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Council Grant for Last Stage of Playground Project

A grant of up to £1,500 from South Oxfordshire District Council will go towards paying for a section of new hedge and pedestrian gate at the playing field in Bodkin’s Field.  This will tidy the area around the recently installed … Continue reading

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Annual Parish Assembly – Thursday 15th March

The Annual Parish Assembly will take place next Thursday 15th 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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West Waddy Statement of Community Involvement

The Parish Council has been informed by West Waddy ADP that they have submitted a planning application to South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) for the development of twenty nine houses on the field next to Bodkin’s Field.  We expect the … Continue reading

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Waste Bin Collections

The Parish Council has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council that due to the adverse weather last week, all waste bin collections have been delayed by one day this week.  The advice is for residents to leave their bins … Continue reading

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Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 8th March

The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting this coming Thursday evening (8th March) at 7:30pm in the Village Hall. Download the agenda here.

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House Building Pressures Mount

In common with many communities in Oxfordshire and the rest of the country, Long Wittenham is coming under pressure from developers to build homes.  Look everywhere in the near vicinity and new homes are being built or are planned.  More … Continue reading

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Your Council Needs You!

Long Wittenham Parish Council wants to recruit another member to help shape the future of the village.  Currently, there are six councillors, one short of the maximum allowed. Your parish council is involved in many key areas of local administration: … Continue reading

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Long Wittenham To Clifton Hampden Footpath

There’s renewed interest in establishing a circular path footpath linking Long Wittenham and Clifton Hampden using part of the Thames Path.  The former chairman of Long Wittenham Parish Council Tom Bowtell first promoted the idea three years ago but it … Continue reading

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West Waddy Consultation Extended

West Waddy ADP, the company behind proposals for a new housing development on the land next to Bodkin’s Field has acknowledged that many residents did not receive their leaflet explaining the proposals, and are sending it out again, hopefully to … Continue reading

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