From 23rd July, the connector X35 will extend beyond Harwell Campus to Wantage up to every 30 minutes on weekdays and up to every hour on Saturdays, and provide a direct link on these days through to Faringdon up to every hour. Please see link for further information: https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/service-changes-23rd-july-2023 Another piece of good news: the government’s £2…
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Temporary Road Closure – Faringdon, 20 – 24 Market Place
A request has been received from FreeFlow Traffic Management for a temporary road closure to apply to a length of Market Place, whilst essential pole renewal works are carried out. A temporary Notice is being made by Oxfordshire County Council to implement the temporary restriction and will operate from 12 July 2023 up to and…
Late night recycling until 8pm
Our household waste and recycling centres open for longer during the summer. You can pop to a local centre to recycle different items, until 8pm – from now until Thursday 28 September. We’re also reminding everyone to sort and separate their waste before their visit. To find your nearest waste and recycling centre, please visit Oxfordshire County…
Summer Reading Challenge for children
The Summer Reading Challenge is the UK’s biggest FREE reading for pleasure programme for children. Taking place annually, the challenge motivates children to visit the library and keep reading during the holidays, and in turn helps them maintain their reading skills and confidence. Visit summerreadingchallenge.org.uk for further information. Let’s support our local library and get reading this…
Immediate Road Closure Alert: Gilligans Way, Faringdon
Road closure required to repair minor & major civils by Cappagh, expected to finish on 29 June 2023. Details of diversion route coming soon.
Elms Primary School’s Summer Fair: a fantastic success!
Faringdon’s mayor Cllr. Peter Castle attended Elms Primary School’s Summer Fair last Thursday, 22nd June. Organised by the Elms PTA, it was a fantastic community-building event and fun-filled afternoon, raising over an impressive £1.5K for the school. Here Cllr. Castle is pictured alongside another special guest Peppa Pig. Well done to all involved!
Community & Partnerships meeting to be held on Monday 5th June 2023 at 7pm
Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Community & Partnerships committee to be held on Monday 20th June 2023 at 7pm in The Jubilee Room, The Pump House , Faringdon, SN7 7HL. Press and public are invited to attend the meeting in person or online. Please use this link: Click here to join…
Temporary Road Closure and “No Waiting” restriction at Snowswick Lane, Coleshill
Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 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 replacement of collapsing culvert. A temporary Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure…
Election of District Councillors for Faringdon: results from 4th May
The election results can be seen below:
Temporary Road Closure at Faringdon, 20 – 24 Market Place
A request has been received from FreeFlow Traffic Management for a temporary road closure to apply to a length of Market Place, whilst essential pole renewal works are carried out. A temporary Notice is being made by Oxfordshire County Council to implement the temporary restriction and will operate from 12 July 2023 up to and…