Several residents have recently been in touch with the village Community Speedwatch team, raising concerns about vehicles travelling at dangerous speeds, considerably faster than the 20mph limit, along some of the streets away from the main road through the village.
While it is recognised that these vehicles may well be visitors or contractors, it does nonetheless seem sensible to remind people that the 20mph speed limit applies to all parts Continue reading
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Polling takes place today (2nd May) here in Long Wittenham for the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Thames Valley, the elected representative who oversees how crime is tackled across the area.
The candidates’ manifestos can be read on the Choose My PCC website. Continue reading
One hundred and eighty-three competitors, including fifty-nine children, took part in the thirteenth Long Wittenham Fun Run last Sunday (28th April), raising money for a variety of village causes. The youngest participant was four years old and there was a dozen in the new over 65s category.
The course had to be altered because of the amount of rain that has fallen in recent weeks, but it meant the participants were able to take in some new sights around Neptune Wood. Continue reading
The annual Oxfordshire Artweeks kicks off on 4th May and runs until 27th May.
Here in Long Wittenham, the Sylva Wood Centre will be open as part of the event from 10am to 6pm on the weekend of 18th and 19th May. See the Sylva Foundation website for more details. Continue reading
Residents may be aware that phone providers are in the process of switching their landline phones over to a system that uses the Internet; indeed some providers have already done so.
However, in the event of a power cut, the Internet will not work and users are being encouraged by their providers to use alternative means of communication such as their mobile phone. Given the variable and unreliable nature of Continue reading
The Parish Council has had reports of dog poo left at Bodkins Playground on at least two occasions.
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.
Please scoop that poop into a bag and put it in one of the numerous litter bins around the Continue reading
The Parish Council has produced a flyer welcoming new residents to the village and encouraging them to visit this website to find out about all the services and facilities that they might need.
The flyer is here:
www.longwittenham.com/wp-content/uploads/Flyers/20240425_Village_Welcome_Flyer.pdf Continue reading
The Parish Council has now received the report from the South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) planning officer on the planning application for the Community Hub.
The report recommends approval of the plans subject to the completion of a Section 106 agreement, which will cover all the technicalities of the development. Continue reading
After a break of a year, the reformed Wittenham Singers will return to celebrate May Morning with songs and poems at the Little Wittenham Manor Estate on Wednesday 1st May at 6:30am.
Refreshments will be available. All welcome!
See the flyer below. Continue reading
