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OCC Newsletter
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 Briarwood, Northfield Lane, Long Wittenham, is for the relocation of a window to rear elevation, replacement of garage doors and internal reconfigurations.
The details may be viewed on the SODC website: Continue reading
Didcot Garden Town Newsletter
Residents who are not already subscribers may want to read the latest edition of the Didcot Garden Town Newsletter.
See the South Oxfordshire District Council website for more information about the Didcot Garden Town project.
Please Water The Trees
Parish Councillor Steve Bolton has asked if residents who live near the new trees that were planted in the village a few months ago could put a bucket of water on them during this warm and dry weather.
The trees are located on Saxons Heath Green, the entrance to Saxons Heath and on the Didcot Road near the traffic calming build-out.
For more information contact Cllr Bolton at steve.bolton@longwittenham.com.
Village Litter Pick – Saturday 21st October 10am to Noon
Make Long Wittenham a village to be proud of!
Come along to the Village Hall on Saturday 21st October between 10am and noon where you will be provided with Hi-Viz jackets, gloves, rubbish bags and a litter picking tool.
You choose an area of the village that you would like to “litter pick”. The rubbish is returned to the Village Hall and you will be rewarded with tea and cake, plus the pleasure Continue reading
Landscape Evidence Study
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has asked the Parish Council to make residents aware of a new study that has been launched to better understand, protect and enhance the unique landscapes across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse.
SODC is asking residents, businesses and visitors to share what they love about local landscapes and what they think is changing them. The study is being Continue reading
Bus Service Update
Going Forward Buses, the company that provides the Monday and Wednesday D1 bus service between Wallingford and Didcot, calling at Long Wittenham, has announced minor timing changes aimed at improving punctuality.
The changes will take effect from Monday 4th September. See the revised timetable below. Continue reading
Community Hub Planning Application Amendments
Some amendments to the Community Hub planning application have been submitted. The changes are mainly technical and do not affect the overall plans.
At a recent meeting to discuss the minor changes, the Planning Officer reported how impressed she was with the level of support for the scheme from the Village. Continue reading
South News – August Edition
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Ride and Stride – Saturday 9th September
Every year, Oxfordshire Historic Churches Trust (OHCT) organises Ride and Stride to raise money to support the many beautiful and historic churches in the county.
Cyclists, walkers, horse riders are sponsored for each church they visit during the day.
Both St Mary’s in Long Wittenham and St Peter’s in Little Wittenham have benefitted Continue reading