Residents planning to use Oxfordshire’s household waste recycling centres are advised of a series of short closures to enable essential work to be carried out.
For safety reasons, Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) will be shutting each of its centres for two days – although never at the same time – to Continue reading
The village has a new footpath warden. Parish Councillor Ian Burton has taken over from David Corney who was in the post for five years.
Ian will be walking the local footpaths regularly and reporting any major problems to the County Council’s Countryside Access Team for action. Continue reading
Residents are reminded that, owing to the Summer Bank Holiday, upcoming waste and recycling bin collections will be a day later than usual.
See the changes below. There is more information on the South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) website: Continue reading
The Parish Council has been advised that the road to Clifton Hampden has been closed for emergency roadworks.
The closure is expected to last until 29th August although the One.Network website suggests it may be until 30th August.
See the Traffic Regulation Notice below (we assume the stated start date is an error). Continue reading
The UKAEA (UK Atomic Energy Authority) has asked the Parish Council to promote its Open Day at Culham on Saturday 26th October between 10am and 1pm.
The free event is being organised in conjunction with the IF Oxford Science Festival. It will be a great opportunity to see fusion research at first hand, and will include tours of JET (Joint European Torus) and the RACE (Remote Continue reading
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) has announced that there will be changes to all services currently operated by Going Forward Buses from Monday 2nd September.
The D1 Service between Wallingford and Didcot which calls at Long Wittenham will now run on Mondays and Wednesday only. OCC will be operating the service. Continue reading
Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.
The Active Communities Team at South Oxfordshire District Council has asked the Parish Council to promote its new Facebook page: www.facebook.com/SouthAndValeActiveCommunities.
The team runs a range of free summer holiday activities and has projects for people of all ages to support them in moving more such as Move Together, You Move, Community Walks, outdoor table tennis tables and more. Continue reading
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 booked in advance to be guaranteed.
Appointments can be booked by visiting electric blanket testing, calling 01865 895999 or Continue reading
The Winter Fuel Payment has changed and Age UK Oxfordshire is urging older people across Oxfordshire to check whether they are entitled to Pension Credit or any other qualifying benefits.
The Winter Fuel Payment is an annual tax-free payment for households that include Continue reading
