The Environment Agency are asking for feedback on features of the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme design including bridges, footpath furniture i.e. benches, and information boards, as well as asking for information to help with construction plans and getting general feedback on the scheme.
The consultation was originally planned to run in May, but was postponed due to the pre-election period for the General Election. This consultation will run from 22nd June to 20th July 2017.
The latest scheme design was exhibited at a series of four public drop-in events in May. The information shared at the events is available in the Consultation Document, which can Continue reading
Long Wittenham Parish Council has laid out its opposition to plans for 36 homes on land off Fieldside known locally as Challis farm. Kler – the company behind the plans – has appealed against South Oxfordshire District Council’s delay in making a decision and there will be a public inquiry later this year.
The consultation period for the proposed delivery plan for Didcot Garden Town will run from 19th June 2017 to 31st July 2017. The Delivery Plan document and a link to the consultation can be accessed here: 
Biffa, the company that collects waste and recycling in Long Wittenham has launched a new bin washing service. Residents can pay a monthly fee to have their bins – refuse, recycling, green and food – washed on a regular basis.
This is the 18th Year of the Wittfest three day Music Festival at The Plough. The event, as usual, will be free. There will be lots of great local bands playing a varied selection of musical genres. This year instead of raising money for local charities the event is fundraising for much needed new play equipment for the children’s playground at Bodkins. There are some amazing raffle prizes, including four tickets to see Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in London in July. As usual, the daytime will be a family oriented with Peppa Pig and Spiderman, face painting, bouncy castle and lots more. Raffle tickets will be on sale on the day and programmes will be available at the pub from Monday 19th June. Programmes and Raffle tickets are £1 each.
Thursday 7th September 2017 is the likely date when villagers in Long Wittenham will vote in a referendum on the parish council’s Neighbourhood Plan (NP).
The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting this coming Thursday evening (15th June) at 7:30pm in the Village Hall.
As part of the activities to raise funds for the purchase of new play equipment at Bodkin’s Field, the Wittenham Warriors invite all fun seeking ladies in the village to Elm Close House on Friday 7th July from 7pm to 10pm for a “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” evening. There will be a donations wine bar, dancing to ‘Big Boys Band’, boat rides and a raffle.
Have you used any of the South Central Ambulance services in the last year? The South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) 2017 Member satisfaction and Patient care survey is now open and it’s your chance to give your feedback and help shape the Trust’s plans for the year ahead.
Bringing the past to life with a glimpse of rural England in the Vale during the 1920s and 30s through the eyes of the Pendon Museum was unveiled at the June meeting of the Long Wittenham Parish Council sponsored Good Neighbours Club.