Some residents may be aware that Oxfordshire’s County Council (OCC) will be introducing a £5 daily charge for car drivers that pass one of six points in Oxford, located on roads with high levels of congestion.
The congestion charge is being implemented due to traffic issues caused by the long-term closure of Botley Road, which has in turn delayed the introduction of the authority’s traffic filter scheme. Continue reading
Get all the news and information in the latest edition of the Pendon Museum Newsletter.
More information on the Pendon website: www.pendonmuseum.com
The Bonfire Night Team writes …
We’re thrilled that Village Bonfire Night is returning on Saturday 1st November on Ward’s Field (the big field behind the Pendon Museum).
It’s always a magical evening — with a roaring bonfire, delicious BBQ, mulled wine, twinkling lights, and a spectacular fireworks display. The event is run Continue reading
The Public Health and Community Safety team at Oxfordshire County Council has asked the Parish Council to promote Stotober, the anuual public health campaign run by the NHS that encourages smokers to quit during the month of October.
There are lots of resources available to help including SmokeFree Oxon, the new smoking cessation support service in Oxfordshire provided by Continue reading
Prew Bowtell, Long Wittenham Poppy Appeal Organiser, writes …
Would you like to join the team of village Poppy Appeal Volunteers?
This year’s appeal runs from Thursday 23rd October until Tuesday 11th November. Volunteers go round the village knocking on doors and offering various poppy-related items for a donation. We try to do the door-to-door Continue reading
Tickets for Village Fireworks Night 2025 are now on sale.
This is one of the highlights of the village calendar and it always sells out, so be sure to book early. Even better, grab your tickets now and take advantage of the early-bird prices (available until 10th October).
Fireworks night will take place on Saturday 1st November. Expect a wonderful community evening at Ward’s Field with a bonfire, delicious food, a cash BBQ and bar, and of course a Continue reading
Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond to the recent consultation about the chicanes on the High Street.
Unfortunately, there was a disappointing number of respondees with only 38 from a total of 762 people on the village’s electoral roll. Out of those, 19 were in favour of immediate removal of the chicanes and the other 19 were against the removal, wanted to wait, or were unclear in their thoughts. Continue reading
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) for Long with Little Wittenham churches writes …
Recently, safety signs have been put up along the unofficial footpath under the trees in Ward’s Field to help protect everyone who uses it until work is done. There are some trees at risk of falling down. These signs are there for good reason; they help to prevent accidents and keep people safe. Continue reading
The Parish Council’s agent and partner developer, Thomas Homes, submitted full plans for the Community Hub development of forty-five new homes, a new village hall and importantly, a new primary school in 2023 and were given delegated approval of the plans in early 2024.
This approval was subject to the completion of a S106 Planning Agreement which sets out Continue reading
Come along to St Mary’s Church on Sunday 5th October at 3pm to celebrate harvest.
There will be tea, games and fun for friends and families. There is no charge but harvest gifts (tins and dried goods are best) will be collected to be taken to the Didcot Food Bank. Continue reading
