The Beacon Open Day is returning this year for an afternoon full of free family fun on Sunday 25 June. Get a taste of different events and activities that take place at The Beacon in Wantage, which is managed by Vale of White Horse District Council, and activities in the wider local community. As part…
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Comedy, crafts and a whole lot of fun this half term
Kids of all ages have a range of activities to choose from across South Oxfordshire and the Vale this half term. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have planned a week of free and low-cost family fun including table tennis, nature walks, Xplorer and multisport activities. There’s much more to table tennis…
Have a splashing good time across the Vale this summer
Preparations are ramping up as the splash pads in the Vale are being prepared to be switched on for the summer. The splash pads in Memorial Park in Wantage and Abbey Meadow in Abingdon are both managed by Vale of White Horse District Council. This year will be the first full summer season that the…
Faringdon Corn Market Road Closure cancelled: 11th-17th May 2023
Roads will be open as usual. See details of Notice below as pdf:
Faringdon and District Royal British Legion
The June Monthly Meeting of Faringdon and District Royal British Legion will be on Wednesday 28th June 7.30 PM at the Bowls Club, Gravel Walk. All Welcome. (For this month it’s on the fourth Wednesday of the month due to a Bowls event on the third Wednesday) No Monthly meeting in July due to low attendance…
Removal of bus stops
A pair of bus stops installed on Coxwell Road by one of the developers back in 2020 have been removed following confusion about stops. There was a marked bus stop by the yellow bin in the picture above, but following a safety audit, the county council was obliged to remove it. Since then, there has…
Vote on 4 May – just remember to bring your photo ID!
People across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are urged to remember their photo ID when they go and vote in the local elections on Thursday 4 May 2023. On Thursday 4 May, residents will go to the polls to choose local councillors who will make decisions on important issues, such as where…
FOCUS ON PARISHES with Cllr Bethia Thomas April 2023 : Faringdon Division
As Spring has been trying to make its presence known, we arelooking forward to the Coronation, but first have the Local CouncilElections in front of us. We have three tips for you to be electionready for May 4th – have your photo id with you when you go tovote, take your polling card with you…
Have you moved house or recently turned 18? Check that you are registered to vote
People who have moved house or turned 18 since last summer should check they are registered to vote in the upcoming local elections. On Thursday 4 May, residents will go to the polls to choose local councillors who will make decisions on important issues, such as where we should focus our efforts locally to help…
Temporary road closure: Buscot, Snowswick Lane, 5th June 2023
Temporary Traffic Regulation Order – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984Temporary Road Closure at Buscot, Snowswick Lane A request has been received from Kier / Thames Water for a temporary road closure to apply to a section of Snowswick Lane whilst essential mains replacement of 900mm main as part of a mains replacement programme works…