Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond to the recent consultation about the chicanes on the High Street.
Unfortunately, there was a disappointing number of respondees with only 38 from a total of 762 people on the village’s electoral roll. Out of those, 19 were in favour of immediate removal of the chicanes and the other 19 were against the removal, wanted to wait, or were unclear in their thoughts. Continue reading
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) for Long with Little Wittenham churches writes …
Recently, safety signs have been put up along the unofficial footpath under the trees in Ward’s Field to help protect everyone who uses it until work is done. There are some trees at risk of falling down. These signs are there for good reason; they help to prevent accidents and keep people safe. Continue reading
The Parish Council’s agent and partner developer, Thomas Homes, submitted full plans for the Community Hub development of forty-five new homes, a new village hall and importantly, a new primary school in 2023 and were given delegated approval of the plans in early 2024.
This approval was subject to the completion of a S106 Planning Agreement which sets out Continue reading
Come along to St Mary’s Church on Sunday 5th October at 3pm to celebrate harvest.
There will be tea, games and fun for friends and families. There is no charge but harvest gifts (tins and dried goods are best) will be collected to be taken to the Didcot Food Bank. Continue reading
Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.
On Saturday 1st November, between 8am and 11am, the Bonfire Night team be collecting wood from around the village.
If you have suitable wood you’d like to contribute, please email the team at the address below with the following details: Continue reading
Be apple-ready, for this year’s community juicing event on Sunday 19th October, at the Sylva Wood Centre.
The six easy steps to turning your home-grown apples into juice!
1. From 10am-noon, take your boxes/bags of clean apples to the Wood Centre. Check that they’re not mouldy or too bruised – remember, the quality of the juice Continue reading
Resident Jim Brown has written an article about the cost of telephone and broadband in the village and he suggested that it might be of interest to residents..
You can read Jim’s article here.
Jim can be contacted at jim@smartr.homes.
The Parish Council has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village.
The application, at Mouldens, High Street, Long Wittenham, is for the erection of detached double garage.
The details may be viewed on the SODC website: Continue reading
The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 18th September.
All residents are invited to attend. Download the agenda here.
