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What is a pump track?
It is a series of gravel bumps and banked turns and will provide a fun outside environment for kids of all ages to enjoy – whether they are keen to try out tricks on their BMX, clear some air on their mountain bike, gain some Continue reading
Residents will remember that in January 2020, Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) Highways consulted on plans to install a new zebra crossing and to move the pinch-point traffic calming feature on Didcot Road to facilitate the Vanderbilt housing development.
OCC has now revised the plans. The zebra crossing is unchanged but the pinch-point is now a build-out giving priority to traffic exiting the village. The build- 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 East Cottage, High Street, Long Wittenham, is for the demolition of the existing garage, and a proposed garden outbuilding.
The details may be viewed on the SODC website: Continue reading
The village Pre-School has asked the Parish Council to inform residents that the school has a number of places available for children aged two and three years old this Summer term.
For more information call 01865 407417 or email sally@longwittenhampreschool.co.uk. Continue reading
The Friends of St Mary’s have organised an exciting family event for the Autumn. On Saturday 11th September there will be a Village Produce Show in St Mary’s Church from 2pm to 4:30pm.
There are prizes for adults and children with five main sections: Flowers, Fruit, Vegetables, Baking and Preserves; so start growing your prize winning flowers, fruit and vegetables now, or planning your best baking and Continue reading
Residents driving to Clifton Hampden and beyond should be aware that there are roadworks on Abingdon Road. As these block one side of the road (opposite the Village Hall), the contractor has installed temporary four-way traffic lights.
The lights are causing delays, even at quieter times of the day. You are advised to allow extra time for your journeys. 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 Parish Council has been advised by Vanderbilt Homes that road works will take place on Didcot Road starting on Monday 19th April for a period of two weeks. See the notice below from Peter Hutson, Vanderbilt’s Head of Construction:
Please be advised that contractors working on behalf of Vanderbilt Homes have applied for and received licenses from OCC to complete two elements of road Continue reading
The village pubs, which have been closed since December, reopened for outdoor customers on Monday 12th April. Indoor openings will have to wait until 17th May.
At The Plough Inn customers can order drinks and food outdoors in the garden. Food is served at between 12noon and 3pm and 6pm and 9pm, and on Sundays between 12noon and 3pm. The Plough has heaters under its pergola on the patio Continue reading
Vanderbilt Homes has submitted a further planning application for its housing development on the corner of Fieldside and Didcot Road.
This is another ‘discharge of conditions’, which means that it deals with the conditions specified by the planning inspector when the outline planning permission was granted for the site in January 2018.
This application contains an Energy Statement, prepared by a company called Energist, Continue reading
