Village beekeeper Rose Gill writes …
This is the prime time of year for honey bee swarms and many beekeepers have lost colonies over this tough winter and cold spring.
If you find a swarm in your garden, or spot one out on a local walk, please get in touch with me at rose.gill@redpony.co.uk or phone 01865 407036. Continue reading
The planning application for the Community Hub has been submitted to South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) and the details are now on the SODC website for public consultation.
This is a significant step towards getting the new facilities that the village needs: new village hall, new primary school and pre-school. The application is here: Continue reading
Sam Casey-Rerhaye has been re-elected to the Sandford and the Wittenhams seat on South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC).
In yesterday’s election, Sam, who represents the Green Party, beat the Conservative candidate Edwin Samu by 895 votes to 315.
She has held the seat since 2019. Continue reading
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Polling takes place today (4th May) here in Long Wittenham for the Sandford and the Wittenhams seat on South Oxfordshire District Council.
The candidates are the incumbent, Sam Casey-Rerhaye, representing the Green Party, and Edwin Samu for the Conservative Party.
The Village Hall will be open for voting from 7am to 10pm. It is expected that the result Continue reading
Residents are reminded that recycling and waste collections will be a day later this week and next, owing to the bank holidays.
See the changes below.
There is more information on the South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) website: Continue reading
The Parish Council has been advised that work on Didcot Road to connect the street lighting and zebra crossing beacons will take place between Monday 15th and Friday 19th May.
There will be two-way traffic signals so delays are likely. See the details below from the One.Network website. Continue reading
The annual Oxfordshire Artweeks kicks off on 6th May and runs until 29th May.
Here in Long Wittenham, Clare Owen and Nandi Ablett will be exhibiting their work at 42 Little Wittenham Road from 11am to 5:30pm on the 7th, 8th, 12th, 13th & 14th May, and the Sylva Wood Centre will be open as part of the event from 10am to 5pm on the 7th, 8th, 13th and 14th Continue reading
The Parish Council has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village.
The application, at 7, Fieldside, Long Wittenham, is for a single and two storey side extension.
The details may be viewed on the SODC website: Continue reading
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