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OCC Newsletter
Visitor Economy Survey
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has ask the Parish Council to let residents know about its visitor economy surveys for businesses and residents.
The surveys, put together in collaboration with Tourism South East Research, will allow SODC to gain a better understanding of the tourism sector, identifying the challenges faced by businesses and uncovering Continue reading
Thames Road Bridge – MP’s Response
Following the Parish Council’s letter to David Johnston MP, the following email has been received:
From: David Johnston OBE MP
Sent: 07 August 2023
To: longwittpc@hotmail.co.uk
Subject: Re: Letter – HIF1 Insfrastructure Project Planning Application (Case Ref: DJ40365) Continue reading
Family Fun Day
St Mary’s Church will be hosting a Family Fun Day on Bank Holiday Monday 28th August from 2pm to 4:30pm.
There will be fun for all the family including village games, ice cream and refreshments. See the flyer below.
If anyone would like to donate a cake or biscuits for the event, please let either Janet Haylett at familyhaylett@yahoo.com or Philippa Fielding at Continue reading
Thames Road Bridge
Residents will be aware that the Government has ‘called in’ the planning application for the HIF1 project which includes the new road bridge over the Thames. This means that it will be reviewed by the Planning Inspectorate, and the Secretary of State will make the final decision about whether to approve the application.
The Parish Council has written to our local MP urging him to support the project. Continue reading
OCC Newsletter
Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.
Electric Blanket Testing
Oxfordshire County Council is again offering its annual free electric blanket testing for residents during September and October.
The electric blanket tests are normally very popular, with places limited, so they must be pre-booked by phoning 01865 895999 or emailing duty.officer@oxfordshire.gov.uk
The full list of dates and locations is below. The actual address and a specific time slot will Continue reading
South News – July 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.
Wittenham Clumps Archaeological Dig
An archaeological dig at Wittenham Clumps has uncovered the 1,800 year-old remains of a tiny Roman dog.
At just 20 cm (7.8 inches) tall at the shoulder, researchers say that the ancient pooch is one of the five smallest Roman dogs ever discovered in the UK, and that its unusually small size means it is likely to have been a much-loved pet. Continue reading
Thames Road Bridge Decision To Be Reviewed
The decision by Oxfordshire County Council’s planning committee to reject the HIF1 (Housing Infrastructure Fund) planning application has been called in for review by the government.
The project includes a new road bridge across the Thames which it is hoped would reduce the traffic through Long Wittenham and local villages. Continue reading