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…
Author: Liza Whitney
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…
Health and Wellbeing strategy for Oxfordshire: webinar & survey
Join our webinar to have your say on a new Health and Wellbeing strategy for Oxfordshire Healthwatch Oxfordshire is hosting a webinar on Thursday 9th November to enable people in Oxfordshire to find out more about a new Health and Wellbeing strategy for the county. The strategy, which is being produced by the Health and…
New grant to help people stay warm and fed this winter
A new food and warmth grant will help support people in our communities this winter who may otherwise struggle to afford essential things. Access to nutritious food and warm homes are basic necessities – but the ongoing impact of the pandemic on people’s finances, health and wellbeing has been further heightened by the cost-of-living…
Free parking days over Christmas shopping period
The Vale of White Horse is allowing Faringdon free parking days on the following Saturdays in the lead up to Christmas:– Saturday 2nd December– Saturday 9th December– Saturday 16th December Support Faringdon and shop local!
Brown bin subscribers can leave out extra garden waste
Residents who are subscribed to the district council brown bin garden waste service in South Oxfordshire or the Vale of White Horse can have extra garden waste collected for free, on their normal collection day only, between 30 October and 10 November. Householders will be able to put out a maximum of up to four additional sacks of garden waste, per brown bin…
Temporary Road Closure and “No Waiting” restriction at Ashbury, B4000 (between Pound Piece and jct Kingston Winslow)
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 urgent repairs to water damaged carriageway.. A temporary Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate on 16 October 2023. This will…
Oxfordshire County Council ask residents to comment on the new draft health and wellbeing strategy which is open for comment until 12 November
As a county, we’re facing challenges with an ageing population, increased demand for services, mental health and wellbeing concerns in young people and significant inequality in our health. A partnership across the county have been working to develop a strategy that gives power to our communities to help deliver what is needed to support people…