Category Archives: Parish Council

Temporary Road Closure – Clifton Hampden Bridge

A temporary road closure has been arranged to apply to Clifton Hampden Bridge whilst traffic signal maintenance works are carried out. The temporary closure and will operate from 7pm to 9pm on Monday 7 October 2013. Notice of intention to … Continue reading

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Northfield Lane

We are asking for residents to complete an evidence form, to apply to formally change the status of Northfield Lane from a footpath to a bridleway, to allow continued use of the lane by cyclists and horse riders, as well … Continue reading

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Learn to save a life

If someone collapses in the street or in your home -would you know what to do? Learning basic essential lifesaving skills could mean the difference between a person staying alive and a terrible tragedy. This an invitation to any Long … Continue reading

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Speed awareness in Long Wittenham

As part of its efforts to slow traffic passing through the village, the Parish Council now has some speed awareness stickers for sticking to wheelie bins. These stickers are a great visual reminder to motorists to drive safely, and stick to … Continue reading

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Christmas Tree Recyling

In conjunction with South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC), Long Wittenham Parish Council have arranged for a local recycling scheme for your Christmas Tree at Bodkins Field, off Northfield Lane. An area will be cordoned off for you to leave your tree close … Continue reading

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Northfield Lane repairs

The council is to seek quotes for repairs to a section of the lane from the junction with the main road to the stables. It is badly pot-holed in many places, making it difficult for users. Any repairs would need … Continue reading

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Traffic Calming

Changes to Long Wittenham s traffic calming measures in the High Street are in the melting pot but they might prove too expensive. Speaking at the council’s September meeting county highways engineer Keith Stenning said the council needed to have … Continue reading

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New Local Food Producers and Shop Directory

The Wittenham Vision team have created the first Long Wittenham Local Food Producers and Shop Directory. The guide’s aim to help villagers to find businesses where food and drink is produced and/or sold within the local area. These are run … Continue reading

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Village Hall Consultation

Long Wittenham’s Village Hall Action Group has published the results of the feasibility study into building a new community hub, incorporating a village hall and new primary school. You can read more about the proposals and the group know what … Continue reading

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Parish Council Annual Meeting

More than two dozen people attended the annual assembly of Long Wittenham Parish Council on Wednesday May 10 in the village hall at which seven village groups gave reports on their activities during the year and their plans for the … Continue reading

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