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Oxfordshire County Council’s Countryside Access Team manages the rural public rights of way network (footpaths and bridleways). To see the legally record route of all public rights of way in the county visit the OCC’s online Countryside Access Map (https://publicrightsofway.oxfordshire.gov.uk/standardmap.aspx). As well as showing where the paths are, it also gives the ability to report…

First launched last year, Faringdon Virtual Open Gardens returns for 2021, giving Faringdon residents the chance to share images of their green spaces. Spread the joy of gardening, send in photos of your garden so we can compile them to make a virtual tour of Faringdon’s gardens. Small or large garden, a single bloom, window…

We have a new cradle swing in Oakwood Park!

Throughout the year South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have been providing supporting via government funding to those who have been hit the hardest, and this support is still available. If any resident is struggling financially the councils are urging them to get in touch, and to do so before they reach…

Working together with town and parish councils, bright new banners were put up across parks and playgrounds during the first phase of the campaign as restrictions began to ease. The banners include friendly guidance messages at the entrances of community and public open spaces and venues to help residents to remain safe while visiting. We…

Faringdon’s new Mayor is Cllr Kiera Bentley , who was elected at the Annual Meeting of the Council,  in the Corn Exchange on Thursday. Cllr Bentley joined Faringdon Town Council in 2016, her last role being Deputy Mayor and chair of the Facilities committee. Cllr Bentley took over from Cllr Mike Wise who had served…

Help us to keep our town clean and tidy! Design an eye poster to help promote our anti-litter and anti-dog mess campaign Please send your designs to [email protected] Closing date 21st June 2021 Open to children up to 12 years old