High Street Parking Restrictions Consultation

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is seeking the views of residents on a proposal to introduce double yellow lines on the northern side of the High Street at the newly reconfigured traffic calming build-out feature.

The proposal is being put forward to address inappropriate parking in the immediate vicinity of the traffic calming island which is preventing the safe use of the bypass lane by cyclists.  OCC hopes that the measure will free-up the carriageway immediately before and after the feature, and ensure safer passage and Continue reading →

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Planning Application

The Parish Council has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village.

The application is for two, one and a half storey extensions, and refurbishment of the existing dwelling at The Haywards, High Street, Long Wittenham.

The details may be viewed on the SODC website: Continue reading →

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Planning Application

The Parish Council has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village.

The application is for the insertion of a field gate in the boundary fence to a riverside mooring off Ward’s Field.  To see the location, go to the application page via the link below and click on “show map”.

The details may be viewed on the SODC website: Continue reading →

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New Advice Telephone Line

Oxfordshire South and Vale Citizens Advice has asked the Parish Council to inform residents that it has a new free advice line number which will enable more people in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse to get help from its advisers.  The number is 0808 278 7907 and is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

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Planning Application

The Parish Council has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village.

The application is for a single storey rear extension and porch at Northfield Farm, Long Wittenham.

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Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 10th December

The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting via Zoom video conferencing at 7:30pm on Thursday 10th December.

Download the agenda here.

If members of the public have any comments they wish to make on items on the agenda, they should email the Parish Clerk at longwittpc@hotmail.co.uk. Continue reading →

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Vanderbilt Homes Amendments

Vanderbilt Homes has submitted more amendments to its planning application for the housing development on the corner of Fieldside and Didcot Road.

These amendments are ‘discharge of conditions’ which means they deal with the conditions specified by the planning inspector when the outline planning permission was granted for the site in January 2018. Continue reading →

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Science Vale Cycle Network Update

Read the latest about the progress of the Science Vale Cycle Network (SVCN) project in the November edition of the Oxfordshire County Council Update.

 

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SODC Local Plan Update

The South Oxfordshire Local Plan will be considered for adoption next week at a series of meetings at South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) after the Inspector examining the plan concluded that the plan with its modifications is sound.

The district council has been progressing the Local Plan through the examination process and to adoption under a direction from the Secretary of State, Robert Jenrick. Continue reading →

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Free Parking For Christmas Shopping

Each year Vale of White Horse and South Oxfordshire District Councils provide free parking days during December to help encourage people to shop locally for their Christmas presents.

With many shops affected by the Covid-19 restrictions, this year it is particularly important that people support local traders where they can, while maintaining social distancing and face covering requirements.

Drivers will be able to park without paying for a ticket in South and Vale car parks on the Continue reading →

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