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White Horse Reservoir
Thames Water’s proposed White Horse Reservoir (formerly known as the South East Strategic Reservoir Option, or SESRO) near Abingdon will shortly enter the formal planning process. Because of the scheme’s size and its closeness to Long Wittenham, it is likely … Continue reading
Village Pound – Can You Help with a Tidy Up?
Steve Brown writes … I noticed earlier this Summer that our Pound was looking very unloved and overgrown. We used to organise small working parties to help keep it looking tidy. Asking around, the old group seems to have disbanded … Continue reading
HIF1 Infrastructure Project Newsletter
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) periodically produces a dedicated newsletter for the Didcot and Surrounding areas major infrastructure scheme (HIF1). Read the October 2026 edition.
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Litter Picked!
Thanks to everyone who turned out for the Village Litter Pick last Saturday (3rd October) morning to help keep our village looking tidy. Many bags of rubbish were collected from all parts of the village (see below) and six fly … Continue reading
HIF1 Infrastructure Project Newsletter
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) periodically produces a dedicated newsletter for the Didcot and Surrounding areas major infrastructure scheme (HIF1). Read the September 2026 edition.
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Didcot Substation Community Fund
National Grid wants your feedback on how a new £530,000 Community Fund linked to work at Didcot substation might best be spent. The Fund is intended to support community priorities in Didcot and surrounding areas, helping deliver lasting benefits for … Continue reading
We Need Your Poppies!
Resident Claire Brown writes … Each year for Remembrance, with the help from villagers of all age groups, we have made our Bus Shelter a real showcase. This year we would love you to knit, crochet or make poppies that … Continue reading
Waste and Recycling Collections
Residents are reminded that, owing to the Summer Bank Holiday, this week’s waste and recycling bin collections will be a day later than usual. See the changes below. There is more information on the South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) website: … Continue reading
HIF1 Infrastructure Project Newsletter
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) periodically produces a dedicated newsletter for the Didcot and Surrounding areas major infrastructure scheme (HIF1). Read the August 2026 edition.
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Footpath West of Ward’s Field Reopened
Resident Jim Brown writes … We are fortunate in Long Wittenham to have an exceptional network of country walks right on our doorstep, and our local footpath network just got even better.