Chris Neil and his family have announced that they will be retiring from running the Clifton Hampden Village Shop and Post Office, effective 21st October 2025.
We are sure that everyone in Long Wittenham will want to thank them for providing such a valuable service over the last fourteen years.
See their full announcement below. Continue reading
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) has asked the Parish Council to promote its Better Travel website.
From Nordic walking groups to zoo-themed family trails, the webpages are packed with fun, local ways to get moving.
Whether you’re curious about joining the local ramblers club, hopping on a bus to discover 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 26 Saxons Heath, Long Wittenham, is for the removal of the existing side extension, rear extension, and rear conservatory, to be replaced with a new single-storey side and rear extension, along with internal alterations to the ground floor. Continue reading
Residents are reminded that, owing to the Summer Bank Holiday, this week’s waste and recycling bin collections will be a day later than usual.
See the changes below. There is more information on the South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) website:
Thames Valley Police have advised that at around 10:30pm on Saturday evening (23rd August), a suspicious male and vehicle were seen in the area of High Street, Long Wittenham where the male was seen on CCTV appearing to try door handles of a vehicle.
Anyone with information or CCTV footage should email alert@neighbourhoodalert.co.uk Continue reading
Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.
A new round of funding from the Councillor Community Grant scheme has launched in South Oxfordshire to help local charities and organisations across the district.
As part of the scheme, every district councillor in South Oxfordshire has funding to support local projects that directly benefit local residents. Not-for-profit community organisations can now apply for grants from £250 up Continue reading
The Abingdon based charity, Against Breast Cancer, has asked the Parish Council to promote its upcoming charity walk, Breast Walk Ever Oxfordshire, which will take place on Sunday 14th September.
With 10km, half and full marathon options, the Breast Walk Ever Oxfordshire has plenty of choice for anyone looking for walking challenge near Oxford. The routes, all start on the Continue reading
What better way can there be to enjoy an Autumnal Satuday morning than by helping to tidy up our lovely village by doing a spot of litter picking?
This year’s Autumn Litter Pick is scheduled for Saturday 18th October, so mark the date in your calendars and look out for details nearer the date. Continue reading
South Oxfordshire District Council has asked the Parish Council to promote its Take It Home campaign
The council is calling on residents to change the way they deal with litter on the go. Up to 70% of the things that are put in public litter bins could be recycled if taken home. Unfortunately, once recyclables are mixed with food waste and other rubbish in litter bins they can’t be recycled and must Continue reading
