Community Hub Planning Application

The planning application for the Community Hub has been submitted to South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) and the details are now on the SODC website for public consultation.

This is a significant step towards getting the new facilities that the village needs: new village hall, new primary school and pre-school.  The application is here: Continue reading

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District Councillor Re-elected

Sam Casey-Rerhaye has been re-elected to the Sandford and the Wittenhams seat on South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC).

In yesterday’s election, Sam, who represents the Green Party, beat the Conservative candidate Edwin Samu by 895 votes to 315.

She has held the seat since 2019. Continue reading

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OCC Newsletter

Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.

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Voting Today

Polling takes place today (4th May) here in Long Wittenham for the Sandford and the Wittenhams seat on South Oxfordshire District Council.

The candidates are the incumbent, Sam Casey-Rerhaye, representing the Green Party, and Edwin Samu for the Conservative Party.

The Village Hall will be open for voting from 7am to 10pm. It is expected that the result Continue reading

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Recycling and Waste Collections

Residents are reminded that recycling and waste collections will be a day later this week and next, owing to the bank holidays.

See the changes below.

There is more information on the South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) website: Continue reading

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Didcot Road Works 15th to 19th May

The Parish Council has been advised that work on Didcot Road to connect the street lighting and zebra crossing beacons will take place between Monday 15th and Friday 19th May.

There will be two-way traffic signals so delays are likely.  See the details below from the One.Network website. Continue reading

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Oxfordshire Artweeks

The annual Oxfordshire Artweeks kicks off on 6th May and runs until 29th May.

Here in Long Wittenham, Clare Owen and Nandi Ablett will be exhibiting their work at 42 Little Wittenham Road from 11am to 5:30pm on the 7th, 8th, 12th, 13th & 14th May, and the Sylva Wood Centre will be open as part of the event from 10am to 5pm on the 7th, 8th, 13th and 14th Continue reading

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Planning Application

The Parish Council has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village.

The application, at 7, Fieldside, Long Wittenham, is for a single and two storey side extension.

The details may be viewed on the SODC website: Continue reading

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Citizens Advice Newsletter

Read the latest edition of the Citizens Advice Oxfordshire South and Vale newsletter.

It provides the latest news on some of the recent developments and issues impacting on our community.

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Coronation Cream Tea Itinerary

The itinerary for the Coronation Cream Tea at The Plough Inn on the afternoon of Bank Holiday Monday 8th May has been announced – see below.

All residents are invited to come along and celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, with some splendid singing, dancing, magic and competitions. Continue reading

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