Speed Survey Results

The Parish Council has received the results of the speed survey it recently commissioned at the eastern end of the High Street near the post box.

The survey ran from Sunday 3rd to Thursday 14th March and data was collected on vehicles travelling in both directions.  The “85%ile Speed” in the data refers to the speed at or below which 85% of vehicles were travelling. Continue reading

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Proposed 30mph & 40mph Speed Limits Consultation

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is proposing to introduce new lower speed limits on the approaches to the village.

Specifically, the proposals comprise a short extension to the existing 30mph speed limit on the High Street at the northern end of the village, to then be accompanied by a new 40mph speed limit to run northwards to meet the existing 30mph speed limit at Clifton Hampden.  Additionally, on Continue reading

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Tollgate Road Culham Closure 15th to 20th April

The Parish Council has been advised by the Network Management team at Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) that a temporary road closure of Tollgate Road, Culham will operate from 15th April to 20th April 2024.

This closure is covered by the two Traffic Regulation Notices below (click for detail).   See the notices for timings. Continue reading

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Community Hub Planning Application

The Parish Council has been advised that the detailed planning application for the Community Hub is now acceptable to South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) and Oxfordshire District Council (OCC).

The planning officer’s delegated report is being finalised over the coming couple of weeks, and will recommend approval subject to completion of a Section 106 agreement.  Solicitors Continue reading

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Police and Crime Commissioner Election

On Thursday 2nd May, residents will be able to vote for the Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley, the elected representative who oversees how crime is tackled across the area.

Their aim is to cut crime and to ensure the police force is effective.  They are elected for a four-year term.

South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has asked the Parish Council to make potential Continue reading

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Fostering in Oxfordshire

The Parish Council has been asked by Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) to let residents know that it is recruiting for more foster carers.

Fostering is about providing stability, positivity, and reassurance when a child needs it most.  It’s not easy because many of the children need a lot of support.

With OCC, foster carers get all the training they need, plus fair pay and so much more Continue reading

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Easter Waste and Recycling Collections

Owing to the Easter bank holidays, upcoming waste and recycling bin collections will be a day later than usual.

See the changes below.  There is more information on the South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) website:

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New Parish Councillor

The Parish Council welcomed a new member to its ranks at its meeting last evening (21st March), when Ian Burton was co-opted as councillor.

Ian, who lives on Saxons Heath, moved to the village in 1975.  He has worked as a technician within the nuclear sector for almost forty years.

He played football and cricket locally and is currently the chairman of Long Wittenham Athletic Club and helps out as a groundsman for Clifton Hampden Cricket Club. Continue reading

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