Plans for the sand and gravel quarry between Clifton Hampden and Culham could be discussed by members of Oxfordshire County Council’s planning committee towards the end of April but an exact date is awaiting confirmation.
The closing date for objections on the most recent consultation was 1st March. Now county council planners are scrutinising revised plans from Hills Quarry Products along with hundreds of objections lodged by opponents. A report and recommendations will be drawn up for county councillors to debate the controversial issue.
Long Wittenham, Burcot and Clifton Hampden, Appleford and Culham Parish Councils are lined up in opposition. Hills has revised its original plans, reducing the operational Continue reading
The Wittenhams Community Orchard will be opened by Sarah Taylor, High Sherriff of Oxfordshire on Thursday 23rd March at 2pm.
The March edition of the Thames Valley Police Wallingford Sector Neighbourhood Team Newsletter is available to read 
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Plans for the expansion of the Sylva Foundation Centre in Long Wittenham have been lodged with South Oxfordshire District Council.
The Environment Agency is working with a range of local partners including the county and district councils to reduce flood risk in Oxford. This partnership was formed in 2014, after the city had been affected by flooding for many years. The scheme has been developed using evidence about past floods and modelling and exploring various options to come up with the best solution to reduce the impact of flooding in Oxford.
This year’s 5k fun run and walk will take place on Sunday 7th May, starting at 11am from The Plough.
The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting this coming Thursday evening (9th March) at 7:30pm in the Village Hall.
Would you like to see the playground facilities for the children of the village improved? A small team of parents and others are planning to upgrade and enhance the equipment on the Bodkins Playground. Long Wittenham Parish Council will contribute to the cost and grants are available from other bodies such as South Oxfordshire District Council but these will not fund the whole project. The team will be holding a meeting in the restaurant room at The Plough at 8pm on Wednesday 15th March to discuss fundraising ideas. All ideas and support are welcomed.
The Annual Parish Assembly will take place on Thursday 16th March at 7:30pm in the Village Hall. This is an opportunity for residents to hear from the Chairman of the Parish Council, District & County Councillors, community groups and other organisations in the village about their achievements over the past year and plans for the next twelve months.