The village stepped out in force last evening for Clap For Carers, paying tribute to NHS staff and volunteers who are helping to provide essential services during the Coronavirus emergency.
People emerged from their homes and into the streets to applaud the efforts of NHS workers and volunteers for at least two minutes. Others opened their windows and clapped.
Parish councillor Sally Duff who is co-ordinating the relief operation in the village said it Continue reading
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has asked the Parish Council to share the following information with residents:
Our most vulnerable residents across Oxfordshire will have recently received correspondence from the NHS, identifying them as high risk and advising them to strictly self-isolate for twelve weeks.
We know this long term restriction may cause additional concerns for those without any nearby support and we want to make sure any shielded resident, who doesn’t know where Continue reading
The Parish Council has been asked to pass on this message from Going Forward Buses:
It is with regret that we advise we are suspending all our services from Saturday 28th March 2020 onwards. The numbers travelling have fallen so dramatically that we cannot continue operating, and in any case we feel it is difficult to justify running services when the government is asking everyone not to travel. “Stay home, save lives”. Continue reading
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on 23rd March regarding travel restrictions, South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council have suspended all parking charges with immediate effect. This applies to all district council car parks across the two districts.
South and Vale have taken this action to support key workers and those who need to shop for essential food or medical supplies during the Coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Following Government restrictions, as a result of the Coronavirus crisis, the playareas in the village have been closed. Residents may use the grounds for exercise, in line with Government guidance, but the play equipment must not be used.
The Parish Council will not be carrying out its weekly safety inspections until further notice, and anyone using the equipment does so at their own risk. Continue reading
Community bus services between Long Wittenham and Didcot face disruption as the Coronavirus emergency tightens its grip on travel and social activities.
Going Forward Buses which runs the service, say that services may be subject to short-notice cancellations. Passengers are warned that if they are waiting for a bus and it hasn’t arrived within fifteen minutes, then they should check Facebook or call the bus company. Continue reading
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is holding an online consultation to update local people on the latest transport infrastructure plans within Didcot and the surrounding area. The plans include the widening of the A4130, the Science Bridge, the Didcot to Culham River Crossing and the Clifton Hampden Bypass.
Work on these infrastructure improvements follows the successful funding announcement for £218 million from Government in March 2019 known as the Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF). Although the funding for the transport improvements has been announced, Continue reading
Due to the ongoing public health risk from Coronavirus, South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has closed its office building and reception in Milton Park to the public and the majority of staff.
Residents can continue to access information about council services, and make payments, or make an application or a report via the council’s website: www.southoxon.gov.uk.
The council’s phone lines will remain open, but anybody that needs to contact council staff Continue reading
Residents are requested to put a teddy bear in their windows or gardens today (22nd March) so that the younger members of the village can go on their very own Bear Hunt!
Enjoy!
Local Papercraft tutor and designer, Liz Yuille, is offering to provide packs of handmade Greetings Cards to anyone in the village who is self-isolating or otherwise unable to visit the shops. She already has a good supply that cover a variety of occasions, and they are available for distribution now. The packs cover a range of occasions, including Birthday, Good Luck, Thinking of you etc, as well as many that are ‘Blank for your Special Message’. Continue reading
