Since my May newsletter, some of the restrictions of lockdown have been lifted. As a result, life for MPs has been slowly returning to normal and we are back to being physically in parliament Monday – Thursday. We can also now return to visits across our constituencies on Fridays, which I am particularly pleased about….
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Annual Report Faringdon Town Council
We were unable to hold our annual town meeting in May, but we have compiled an annual report so you can see what your town council, other organisations and grant recipients have achieved in the last 12 months. Please get in touch of you have any questions. [email protected]
Scorching temperatures set for Oxfordshire this week
Residents should take extra precautions this week with “heatwave” conditions set to hit Oxfordshire and much of England. Temperatures are set to hit a sweltering 30 degrees celsius in some areas of the county over the next few days, and while many of us will be looking forward to fun in the sunshine, it’s vital…
Saturday Market 4th July
Faringdon Town Council welcomes the start of the Saturday markets on the 4th of July. The Saturday market will take place the first Saturday of the month. The event starts at 10.00 AM and runs until 1.00 PM The stalls will be displaying a range of produce from the local area and is situated in…
Oxfordshire residents warned against coronavirus scams
Residents have been warned to be on their guard against criminals and scammers exploiting the coronavirus situation. In Oxfordshire, County Council’s Trading Standards has received ongoing reports of scams targeting people via emails, text messages, and on the doorstep. It is taking part in Scams Awareness Fortnight (15-28 June), spreading Scam Aware messaging by promoting the campaign organised…
COVID-19 Testing Initiative
To stop the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to screen a lot of people – maybe in the tens or hundreds of millions. Most COVID-19 carriers don’t develop symptoms severe enough to prompt medical help, and this undiagnosed population acts as active spreaders, contributing to much faster, covert spread. Current wet lab-based tests can’t meet this…
Father’s Day fire safety advice from Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
Male residents are most likely to be injured in a fire. That is why Father’s Day advice from Oxfordshire County Council Fire and Rescue Service is for dads – alongside other residents – to stay safe; reminding everyone about the dangers of fires. Data from Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service shows that most people injured in fires…
Sharing the Roads- Theme Valley Police
During the Covid-19 pandemic we have all had to accept some restrictions and guidelines that went against some of the normal freedoms we usually experience in this country. Everyone has largely responded with great community spirit, behaving more considerately towards others with acts of kindness and respect. So as once-empty roads fill up again with…
Councils remind residents to recycle responsibly
Thousands of residents in southern Oxfordshire have found their recycling bins unemptied each week because they have put the wrong things in them. Putting non-recyclable items in recycling can contaminate a whole truckload, which is then rejected at the recycling facility. This turns neighbours’ recycling into rubbish and ultimately wastes energy and raw materials by…
Faringdon Virtual Open Gardens Tour 2020
Thank you to all those that submitted photos of their gardens to Faringdon Town Council’s first ever virtual open gardens. Join us below for a virtual tour through Faringdon’s gardens. [new_royalslider id=”19″]