The snow last Friday (1 February) caused unsafe driving conditions for our waste trucks so we decided to cancel our waste collections on that day for the safety of other road users, pedestrians and our waste crews. We will begin catching up today (4 February). Unfortunately this will have a knock-on effect on waste collections for the…
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Tips that could keep you safe: Driving in snow and ice
Most of us have very little experience of driving in extreme conditions, such as snow, so we need to take some time to consider how it affects our driving. That’s why, Oxfordshire County Council Fire and Rescue Service is advising drivers to take extra care this winter. Andy Ford, Road Safety Manager, Oxfordshire County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service, said: “Plan…
Pop up Business School
Pop up business school coming to Faringdon, great opportunity for starting and growing your business. https://www.popupbusinessschool.co.uk/faringdon.html
Become a Councillor
FARINGDON TOWN COUNCIL is calling on residents, passionate about their community to stand in the local elections in 2019. What do councillors do? Councillors are the champions of their community and give residents a voice on the decisions the council makes. Becoming a councillor will allow you to make a real difference in your community…
Call Citizens Advice consumer helpline when you hit problems!
It’s time for the January sales – and to the tired shopper it seems as if the whole country is mobilised in some civil emergency, pouring along the pavements, off buses and into the shops in search of reduced goods. And inevitably everyone else is in competition with you as you swing your loaded shopping…
Oxfordshire best performing county council in England for its recycling rate
Oxfordshire has been named the best performing county council waste disposal authority in England for its recycling rates during 2017/18. The success reflects Oxfordshire County Council’s commitment to work with districts to protect the environment. Figures published on Tuesday 11 December by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) show that Oxfordshire is…
Changes to bin collection days in Vale of White Horse over Christmas and New Year
Residents in Vale of White Horse are being reminded that their waste and recycling collections will change over the Christmas and New Year period. The information on the changes and on what to do with extra recycling and food waste at this time of year is on our website . There are also details on…