Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is inviting residents to take part in its budget consultation 2022/23.
This year, the council is proposing investments in priority areas and savings. It is consulting people on what is known now, but the situation may change as more detail is known about the financial support available to the council from government.
The budget consultation booklet provides background information on the council’s Continue reading
The Parish Council has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village.
The application at Mallard Reach, High Street, Long Wittenham, is for a proposed extension and change of use from carport and plant room outbuilding to a study, gym and utility area, and a proposed new oak timber carport and shed in lieu of dilapidated sheds.
The details may be viewed on the SODC website: Continue reading
The Parish Council has been advised by the Network Management team at Oxfordshire County Council that a temporary road closure will apply to a section of Didcot Road whilst new water connection works are carried out.
The closure will operate from Sunday 12th December 2021 up to and including Tuesday 14th December 2021. The road will be open when not in use.
Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for those frontages within Continue reading
The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 9th December.
All residents are invited to attend. Download the agenda here.
National Energy Action (NEA) has asked the Parish Council to publicize that today (3rd December) is Fuel Poverty Awareness Day.
NEA is the national fuel poverty charity that works across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to tackle the root causes of fuel poverty and supports those experiencing it to be able to live in a warm and safe home.
Many people living in fuel poverty will struggle this winter; for some it could be fatal. Continue reading
A reminder that the Pre-School has arranged for Father Christmas to be at The Plough Inn between 3pm and 5pm on Saturday 11th December for a ‘meet & greet’.
The bar will be open with mulled wine and mince pies, and everyone is invited to come along for some Christmas cheer.
See the flyer below for more details. Continue reading
Residents are being warned by Oxfordshire County Council’s trading standards to be wary of leaflets offering driveway or roofing repairs after some property owners were charged for additional, unnecessary work.
Any resident who has concerns about cold calling or potential scams can contact the Citizens Advice National Consumer Service on 0800 144 8848 or visit www.citizensadvice.org.uk. Continue reading
Grants are available from South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) to help businesses that have been severely affected by Covid-19 restrictions to get through the Winter months.
Local businesses can now apply for a grant of up to £15,000 to help to keep them going through the quieter trading months. The funds could help businesses to become more resilient and will help to create a more sustainable local economy as we recover from the impact on the pandemic. Continue reading
Earth Trust has asked the Parish Council to make residents aware of a series of mindful walks at three of its beautiful greenspaces. Walks are run by an Earth Trust tutor and supported by its volunteers.
Walking within nature will be the main focus of the walks, but there will be time to chat and get to know the other walkers. Walks will happen even when raining but might be Continue reading
The Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) has finally been revised, and has been re-submitted to South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) this week.
Over two years ago, Historic England raised objections to the NDP as it stood and their objections were insurmountable without a lot more work. The revised site for the Community Hub has been subjected to further archaeological investigation, undertaken on the Parish Council’s behalf by Thomas Continue reading
