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Expressway Doubts

Doubts are beginning to surface over the future of the proposed Oxford to Cambridge Expressway which could pass within a few miles of Long Wittenham. The Transport secretary Grant Shapps is quoted as saying that the Conservatives believe in protecting … Continue reading

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More Buses to Didcot

Long Wittenham is to get an additional bus service starting on Monday 2nd December.  And on Wednesdays, passengers will have a second bus giving them more time in the town. For the last six months, the service by Going Forward … Continue reading

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Village Meeting Report

More than thirty people attended last night’s village meeting to discuss plans by Vanderbilt Homes for the housing development on the corner of Fieldside and Didcot Road.  It was the first time that villagers had an opportunity to talk to … Continue reading

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South News – November 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.  

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Extra Garden Waste Collection

Residents who are signed up for brown bin collections will be able to put out twice as much garden waste on Thursday 21st November. South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) is giving those who are part of the paid-for service the … Continue reading

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Housing Plans Open For Comment

South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has now appointed a case officer for the Vanderbilt Homes ‘reserved matters’ planning application for the housing development on the corner of Fieldside and Didcot Road.  It is now possible to comment on the plans … Continue reading

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Housing Plans Submitted

Vanderbilt Homes has submitted the first of its ‘reserved matters’ planning applications for the housing development on the corner of Fieldside and Didcot Road.  This application provides details of the overall layout of the site and the type and mix … Continue reading

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Bonfire Night Goes Off With a Bang

High winds and rain failed to dampen spirits at the 11th annual bonfire and fireworks display in Ward’s Field last Saturday evening. More than three hundred and fifty people braved the poor weather and were treated to a spectacular display.  … Continue reading

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South News – October 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.  

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The Gatehouse Christmas Present Appeal

Residents will be aware that for over fifteen years the villagers of Long and Little Wittenham and Clifton Hampden have been providing sandwiches and cakes once a month for The Gatehouse in Oxford, a charitable organisation that provides hot drinks … Continue reading

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