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
Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest 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.
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) is setting a new council plan for the next four years and is encouraging everyone within the district to join in the conversation ‘The Way Ahead’.
The Council has set out its initial ideas on what direction to take and the aim is now to open up a two-way conversation and find out what residents, businesses, community groups and organisations think. The feedback will Continue reading
A new defibrillator has been installed at Sinodun Close.
The unit was purchased by the Parish Council with the aid of the Government’s DHSC Community Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Fund.
There are now four defibrillators in the village: one in the telephone box on the High Street, one at the Long Wittenham Athletic Club, one at Pendon Museum and now this Continue reading
On Tuesday 14th May, the village Dog Club will celebrate its third anniversary, and it would like to share the evening with others from the village who are not members, but who may be interested in a fascinating talk about detection dogs being given that evening.
Martin Grime, from K9 Training Academy Ltd based at Harwell is a Subject Matter Expert and Expert Witness in the use of canines in relation to Law Continue reading
