The Pump Track project at Acklings is well underway and the project team has provided this brief update, details of the next steps, and how you can donate and get involved if you would like to.
Funding update
Within twelve hours of sending out a request for donations last Sunday, the target of £600 had been exceeded. To date, the team has raised £935. Thanks to all who have Continue reading
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Residents travelling southwards from the village should be aware that there are multiway traffic signals at the junction of Didcot Road and Sires Hill.
Unfortunately, the Parish Council was not advised of these road works by Oxfordshire County Council. The OneNetwork website states that the roadworks will continue until 9th May. Continue reading
Residents who have ever wondered what the Parish Council does for them, will want to read a very informative article on the BBC website:
Election 2021: What about parish councils?
There is a vacancy on the Parish Council, so if this article has piqued your interest, why not consider becoming a councillor and making a difference in our community? Continue reading
Catherine Harrison has been working away to bring this to fruition, and now your help is needed!
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
