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Vanderbilt Homes Update
Vanderbilt Homes has submitted another amendment to its planning application for the housing development on the corner of Fieldside and Didcot Road. This is another ‘discharge of conditions’ which means that it deals with one of the conditions specified by … Continue reading
South News – February Edition
Residents who are not already subscribers to South Oxfordshire District Council’s digital newsletter “South News” may like to download the latest edition here.
Village Exhibition for Archaeology Finds
Vanderbilt Homes, the developers of the housing site on the corner of Fieldside and Didcot Road, plans to exhibit findings from its archaeological dig at an exhibition for the school and villagers. As part of its obligations in developing the … Continue reading
Going, Going, Gone!
In gale force winds and rain, the last remnant of Didcot Power Station, the 654 feet chimney, came crashing to the ground yesterday morning (9th February). It was the end of an era for the coal-fired power station – victim … Continue reading
Preparing for Storm Ciara
Residents will be aware that Storm Ciara is on the way and it is likely that there will be high winds and heavy rain across the East of England and South East this weekend. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), … Continue reading
Didcot Road Works Consultation Deadline
The deadline for comments on Oxfordshire Council Council’s (OCC) plans to realign the Didcot Road, install a zebra crossing and new traffic calming, to facilitate the Vanderbilt housing development on the corner of Didcot Road and Fieldside is Friday 14th … Continue reading
Waste/Recycling Tours
The Parish Council has been asked by the Waste Recycling Officer of South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils to let residents know that tours of the Severn Trent Green Power Anaerobic Digestion Plant in Wallingford, which deals … Continue reading
New Transport Option for Didcot Area
A new private transport service has arrived in Long Wittenham and district. Called Driving Miss Daisy, it says it provides a much needed and valued local service which bridges the gap in the market between taxis, public transport and voluntary … Continue reading
Water & Electricity Priority Services
Thames Water and Scottish and Southern Electricity are encouraging vulnerable people to sign up for priority services. By signing up for these free services, residents can benefit from extra help in electricity or water-related emergencies. The goal is to provide … Continue reading
Christmas Waste And Recycling Collections
Residents are reminded that waste and recycling collections will change over the festive period. Brown bin collections (garden waste) will be suspended while crews concentrate on collecting the extra waste from Christmas. Information on the changes is on the South … Continue reading