The Government has anounced that
plans for the Oxford to Cambridge Expressway have been scrapped, as it was deemed to “not be cost-effective for the taxpayer”.
The Department for Transport (DfT) said the decision was made after “extensive analysis” of the scheme, which was paused in March 2020.
The road would have linked Oxford with Milton Keynes and Cambridge. There had been Continue reading
The Digital Infrastructure Team at Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) has asked the Parish Council to share with residents its Better Broadband for Oxfordshire briefing document, which confirms the completion of superfast broadband delivery across Oxfordshire.
The tailored update provides coverage statistics for Long Wittenham and also shares information relating to the significant achievements and background of Continue reading
The Parish Council has received the following statement from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN):
Over the course of the last year Long Wittenham has been experiencing multiple short interruptions to its power supply; this was particularly evident over the summer period of 2020. Whilst these interruptions were short in nature, they were frustrating, and we are extremely sorry for any Continue reading
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) needs volunteers to take on paid work at the local elections on 6th May. All residents in Oxfordshire will be voting for the Police & Crime Commissioner and county councillors, and some areas may have a by-election or a Neighbourhood Plan referendum.
There are many roles available. Plans are being put in place to ensure all staff can work in a Covid-19 safe environment. Electoral organisers expect a big increase in postal votes. Continue reading
At last week’s Parish Council meeting, two residents, Ron Carter, who lives on the Didcot Road, and Gabriel Hemery, who lives on the Little Wittenham Road, presented their ideas for how traffic calming should be implemented in their respective parts of the village.
They have both been invited to join the 20mph Zone Working Group which is looking at the problem for the whole village, so that their views can be heard and Continue reading
The Parish Council has been asked to remind residents that the census for England and Wales will take place on Sunday 21st March. All households are required to complete the census; failure to do so could result in a fine of up to £1,000.
Households should by now have received a letter about the census which contains the “household access code” which allows you to complete it online. If you have not received Continue reading
Residents in South Oxfordshire are among the top recyclers in the country, yet again!
The Government recently published figures showing how much waste is recycled across the country. South Oxfordshire District had the second highest recycling rate in England with 64 per cent of its waste being recycled. Continue reading
A third meeting of the working group to discuss proposals for a 20mph zone through the village was held last week, attended by parish councillors, Oxfordshire County Council’s consultant Colin Davis and county councillor Dr Pete Sudbury.
A Road Safety Analysis of accidents in the village examined the accident record by the police over ten years between 2011 and 2019. The reports can be Continue reading
Our village footpath warden, David Corney, has jointly written an article with the Earth Trust about the permissive footpaths provided and maintained by the trust, and he has asked the Parish Council to share it with residents.
Read the article here. The footpath map referred to in the article is here. David Corney can be contacted at david.r.corney@gmail.com.
Plans for major road improvements on the A34 at Lodge Hill are now available to view and comment on at a virtual exhibition.
The aim of the improvements is to increase junction capacity, providing new access, and shortening journey times. The work will include new roundabouts to improve traffic flow and reduce local congestion. It will also support new housing development and economic growth in north Continue reading
