British Owls Talk

Earth Trust has asked the Parish Council to promote its inspiring evening with the Owl Conservation Project, delving into the wonderous world of owls.

This is set to be a very special evening, with a unique chance to see these incredible birds up close.  Barn, tawny, long eared and little owls will all be there Continue reading

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Bonfire Night 2024

This year’s village Bonfire Night will be held on Saturday 2nd November at its old home on Ward’s Field (behind Pendon Museum).

Tickets will be on sale from Friday 13th September at ticketebo.co.uk/LWPC/long-wittenhams-bonfire-night-2024.

This is usually a sell out event, and early bird tickets will only be on sale for a few weeks, so Continue reading

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South News – September Edition

Residents who are not already subscribers to South Oxfordshire District Council’s digital newsletter “South News” may like to download the latest edition here.

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OCC Newsletter

Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.

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Road to Clifton Hampden Closure 18th to 20th September

The Parish Council has been advised by the Network Management team at Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) that there will be a temporary road closure of the road to Clifton Hampden from Wednesday 18th to Friday 20th September

The closure, to allow SSEN (Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks) to install a new electricity power supply, will operate overnight from 7pm to Continue reading

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Planning Application

The Parish Council has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village.

The application, at The Little House, High Street, Long Wittenham, is for the demolition of the existing barn and erection of a new barn in the same field.

The details may be viewed on the SODC website: Continue reading

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Dog Fouling

The Parish Council has had reports of dog poo left at Bodkins Playground again.  Six lots of dog mess were found around and under the playground equipment

Dog owners should always clear up after their dogs, but it is particularly inconsiderate to allow dogs to foul playgrounds as it is dangerous to children. Continue reading

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Pendon Museum News

Pendon Museum will be taking part in Heritage Open Days for two days this month.

Heritage Open Days is an organisation that provides local communities a chance to engage with their local heritage, and as such there will be no entry fee for visiting the museum on Saturday 7th and Wednesday 11th September.  On these days, the museum will be open at the usual time of Continue reading

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Recycling Centres – Temporary Closures

Residents planning to use Oxfordshire’s household waste recycling centres are advised of a series of short closures to enable essential work to be carried out.

For safety reasons, Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) will be shutting each of its centres for two days – although never at the same time – to Continue reading

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New Footpath Warden

The village has a new footpath warden.  Parish Councillor Ian Burton has taken over from David Corney who was in the post for five years.

Ian will be walking the local footpaths regularly and reporting any major problems to the County Council’s Countryside Access Team for action. Continue reading

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