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Outlook Newsletter – Spring 2017

Residents who have not received the latest edition of South Oxfordshire District Council’s newsletter, or who would prefer to read it online can view or download it here.

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Invitation to Community Orchard Opening Ceremony

The Wittenhams Community Orchard will be opened by Sarah Taylor, High Sherriff of Oxfordshire on Thursday 23rd March at 2pm. An open invitation is extended to everyone in the local community.  Cropsharers, funders and our supporters have been invited.  All … Continue reading

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Thames Valley Police March Newsletter

The March edition of the Thames Valley Police Wallingford Sector Neighbourhood Team Newsletter is available to read here.

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Sawmill Plan For Wood Centre

Plans for the expansion of the Sylva Foundation Centre in Long Wittenham have been lodged with South Oxfordshire District Council. The Foundation wants to change the use of land and pigsty area from agricultural to forestry use.  Other proposals include … Continue reading

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Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme

The Environment Agency is working with a range of local partners including the county and district councils to reduce flood risk in Oxford. This partnership was formed in 2014, after the city had been affected by flooding for many years.  … Continue reading

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Long Wittenham Fun Run and Walk 2017

This year’s 5k fun run and walk will take place on Sunday 7th May, starting at 11am from The Plough. It’s a fun day out for all the family and features:- Off-road course around Neptune Wood Awards for category winners … Continue reading

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Playground Improvement Project

Would you like to see the playground facilities for the children of the village improved?  A small team of parents and others are planning to upgrade and enhance the equipment on the Bodkins Playground.  Long Wittenham Parish Council will contribute … Continue reading

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Follow the Countryside Code

Following a recent incident in which a ewe in the field next to Fieldside was attacked and badly injured by a dog, owners are reminded that the Countryside Code requires that dogs are kept under effective control and not allowed … Continue reading

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South News – February Edition

Residents who are not already subscribers to South Oxfordshire District Council’s bi-monthly digital newsletter “South News” may like to read the February edition which is available here.

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Fullamoor Quarry Decision Looming

Oxfordshire County Council have begun a second round of public consultation on the sand and gravel quarry between Clifton Hampden and Culham.  The planning decision will depend on this consultation response. Hills Quarry Products have supplied further information, but according … Continue reading

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