We understand that small businesses are at risk during this pandemic, so we would like to promote your businesses to more residents in town. We will be distributing welcome packs to new residents and we would like to know if you wish to register your business as part of the town pack. All local businesses…
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Safe shopping advice for Oxfordshire bargain hunters… Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Shoppers in Oxfordshire are being encouraged to be scam-aware and avoid their anticipated Black Friday and Cyber Monday online bargains becoming expensive rip-offs. Safe shopping advice is from Oxfordshire County Council’s trading standards team. The two US-inspired bargain bonanza days have become popular with retailers in recent years, with consumers looking to pick up items, particularly online, in the…
Faringdon Town Council- Tidy Team
Do you know of any area in Faringdon that is in need of a tidy ? The Tidy Team can weed, cut back undergrowth and pick up litter on paths and in alleyways around the town. Please send you requests to Liz@faringdontowncouncil .gov.uk
Live Chat Improves Access To Support For Victims of Crime
Victims First which supports victims of crime and abuse across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, has launched a Live Chat service to improve access to support for victims. The Live Chat service which is now live on Victim First’s website www.victims-first.org.uk, offers a new way to access support, enabling victims to talk online with a Victims…
Oxfordshire residents warned against coronavirus scams
Residents have been warned to be on their guard against criminals and scammers exploiting the pandemic. Oxfordshire County Council’s trading standards team has received numerous reports of scams targeting people by email, text messages, and on the doorstep. There are many genuine community efforts to help residents; to provide good quality advice and support. But unfortunately, not everyone…
TIDY TEAM
The Tidy Team has done a fabulous job in Marlborough street BEFORE AFTER If you see an area that needs attention please contact [email protected]
FOOD BANK
Faringdon Town Council offices and Information Centre are closed due to Government restrictions, but the Food Bank is still operating. To help stopping the spread we kindly ask people to adhere to few rules : Please sanitise your hands, ring bell and wait away from the door. Please wear a mask and be mindful of…
Temporary FCB timetable
From the 9th of November FCB will operate a two day a week service on Tuesday and Friday. As the schools are still open FCB will start the service from 8.23 and finish at 11.15 with a service that will take passengers home from the Market Place. This reduced service will run until the 2nd…
Oxfordshire must play its part to control the virus and save lives
Help will be available to those who needs it this winter as the Oxfordshire community comes together to do its bit to control the virus and save lives. That’s the message from local leaders who are urging residents and businesses to carefully follow the new lockdown guidelines from the government this week. It’s…
Covid-19 support for individuals and families
In recent days there has been a lot of focus on councils and how they are assisting with supporting those financially impacted by Covid-19 particularly over the half term school holidays. From the start of the pandemic, we have had a team working to support the most vulnerable in our communities. The Community Hub continues…