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Have your say on how rural crime is affecting your community
There is still time to take part in the Vale’s rural crime survey. They’d like your views on how rural crime is affecting your area. They are particularly interested in understanding what rural crimes you are most concerned about and how they are impacting your neighbourhood. Take part here. The survey is open until 11.59pm…

Temporary Road Closure and “No Waiting” restriction at Hatford, B4508
In the interests of public safety, it will be necessary for Oxfordshire County Council to close the road and impose a ‘No Waiting’ restriction as detailed above to facilitate carriageway patching works. A temporary Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate from 22 January 2024 up to and including 23…

Halfpenny Bridge has reopened
We have received confirmation from GCC Highways that Halfpenny Bridge at Lechlade has reopened.
Temporary Emergency Road Closure at East Challow, A417
In the interests of public safety it will be necessary for Oxfordshire County Council to temporarily close the A417 due to carriageway flooding for public safety reasons. A temporary Emergency Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate from 02 November 2023 to TBC. A single Temporary Emergency Notice can last…
New bus service 68 from Monday 27th November
Please see below timetable for new bus service 68, operating between Faringdon and Wantage via rural communities enroute. The service will commence on Monday November 27th. Should you have any queries regarding the attached timetable please feel free to get in touch via [email protected].

Weather warnings in place for Oxfordshire
Severe weather is forecast over the next few days for both heavy rain and wind, although the wind will mainly impact the South of the County. The latest updates are below for reference. You can also access updates and links to further met office information from the County Councils adverse weather page – Storm Ciaran, heavy rainfall…

Age UK Oxfordshire Winter Hub: Supporting older people in Oxfordshire this winter
As we move into the colder and darker months, we become acutely aware of the role we all have in looking out for vulnerable older people in our communities. Winter can be tough at any age, but it’s particularly challenging for older people who face additional health risks, and increased feelings of loneliness and isolation….

CANCELLED: Temporary Road Closure Coach Lane, Faringdon
A request has been received from OCU Group for a temporary road closure to apply to a section of Coach Lane whilst essential new connection and major network upgrades works are carried out. A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate from 15 January 2024 up…