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District Council Offices
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has announced that it will soon be moving from the office building that has been its home for the past seven years. At the end of September, to significantly reduce unnecessary costs, it will be … Continue reading
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Bus Service Update
Thames Travel has announced that it will be reintroducing a Monday to Friday, peak-time bus service between Didcot and Culham Science Centre, starting on 5th September The 95 service will operate via Ladygrove and Willowbrook Park in Didcot then via … Continue reading
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Hosepipe Ban
Thames Water has announced that it is imposing a hosepipe ban (also known as a Temporary Use Ban) on everyone to whom it supplies water from Wednesday 24th August. A fine of up to £1,000 can be imposed on those … Continue reading
Neptune Wood Meadow Closed
Some residents will have noticed that Neptune Wood meadow is closed. Earth Trust has announced that it needs to allow the field to be grazed safely by its sheep and so the permissive footpath that runs between Sylva Foundation and … Continue reading
Fun Run Volunteers Needed
The Fun Run is back but lots of help is needed to make it a success. If you can spare some time, whether you have experience or not, the organisers would love to hear from you. Please contact Prew Bowtell … Continue reading
NDP Referendum Result
We are pleased to announce the result of yesterday’s referendum on the revised Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP). The vote was overwhelmingly in favour, with 95.53% voting YES. These are the figures:
NDP Referendum
Most residents will be aware that the referendum for the revised Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) will take place on Thursday 28th July. See the formal Notice of Poll and details of the polling station below.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Following a burglary in the village on Thursday 21st July at Sandalwood at the junction of High Street and Little Wittenham Road, Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses. See the details below.
BBC Heat Map
The BBC has analyzed satellite data from 4 Earth Intelligence, to allow people to find out if the area in which they live is vulnerable to extreme heat. The result for Long wittenham is below. More details on the BBC … Continue reading
Heat Wave
Robert Felton writes … In case anyone is interested in the heat wave, the thermometer in my “garden” (Stable Cottage, by the school) showed 36°C at around 1pm on Monday and 41°C on Tuesday. Both figures in the shade. Phew! … Continue reading