South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has advised that, owing to the extremely hot weather, it is likely that its waste collection crews will stop work early each day while it continues.
If your bins are not emptied, please leave them out for two days after the scheduled collection and the crews will aim to catch up. SODC apologises for any inconvenience.
Residents who are not already subscribers to Oxfordshire County Council’s digital newsletter “Your Oxfordshire” may like to download the latest edition.
As previously posted, part of Didcot Road will be resurfaced by Elvira’s contractors between 19th and 21st July.
This resurfacing will include the construction of the Humped Zebra Crossing between the new homes and The Crescent (marked by red paving in the verge on the construction plan) and also the construction of the road hump to accompany the build-out that is presently marked with Continue reading
The Parish Council will hold its monthly meeting in the Village Hall at 7:30pm on Thursday 14th July.
All residents are invited to attend. Download the agenda here.
The Parish Council has been asked by the South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) to let residents know that its elections for governors will take place later in the year.
As a governor you could play a key role in shaping the future of its services.
See the flyer below for more details. Continue reading
Thames Valley Police has asked the Parish Council to share the following with residents …
Thames Valley Police is launching a new Police Officer recruitment campaign, aimed at attracting people to the force who want a career where they can make a real difference and realise their full potential.
As a Police Officer, once confirmed in post you have a variety of career opportunities and Continue reading
Revised plans to help improve the lives of residents living in and around Didcot Garden Town have been approved at two Cabinet meetings.
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have approved a renewed, ambitious delivery plan for Didcot Garden Town. It will focus on providing community benefits, a special retail recovery strategy, encourage healthy lifestyles and help to tackle climate change. Continue reading
The Parish Council has received the official notification of the closure of Didcot Road from Tuesday 19th to Thursday 21st July to faciliate the works needed by Elivia Homes for its housing development. This is a night closure each day from 9pm to 5am.
Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for those frontages within the closure area, subject to the progress of the works and liaison with the works supervisor. 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 The Little House, High Street, Long Wittenham, is for part retrospective consent for the reconfiguration and addition of four openings on the east elevation, the addition of roller doors and a new window on the north elevation and the creation of an elevated platform and attendant french door along with privacy screen to the south elevation. Continue reading
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has announced more help for people who are struggling to pay their food, energy and other related bills.
The district council has opened a voucher scheme to support households who cannot afford to pay for life’s essentials.
The scheme is part of the Government’s Household Support Fund (HSF) which was Continue reading
