The 2019 South and Vale Business Awards are now open for applications and nominations. Entries close at midnight on 18 January 2018. Awards finalists will be announced on 1 February at Abingdon’s brand new Hilton Garden Inn, before the programme culminates in a glittering ceremony at Williams F1 Conference Centre on 15 March 2019. Need more encouragement to…
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Advice For Dog Owners
We have recently seen an increase in reports of dog attacks. We would like to remind dog owners to take reasonable steps to keep your dog under control by considering the following: · Consider keeping your dog on a lead in public places · Ensure your dog is comfortable off a lead and will respond…
Remembrance Road Closures
Road Closure Notices Temporary Closure of Roads Faringdon NO.54 ORDER 2018 Order and Notice No 54 – Faringdon – Annual Remembrance Sunday Parade
Faringdon Town Council Staff Training
On Thursday 18th October our staff team all took part in loneworker training. The training was delivered by Able Training and taught the team skills such as identify challenging behaviour, recognising the risks associated with lone working, perform dynamic risk assessments and communicating effectively to de-escalate conflict in emotive situations.
Tidy Team
Our Tidy Team have recently been on Park Road. Got a request then do email us
Faringdon Launches Refill Scheme
Faringdon Town Council has become the latest town to sign up for the nationwide Refill Scheme! Refill is a nationwide scheme providing a network of points offering the public free tap water in the UK. The network comprises high street retailers, cafes, restaurants, other businesses, museums, and local authorities. The scheme aims to prevent waste created by single-use…
Strategic Plan adopted
Faringdon Town Council resolved on Wednesday 10th October to adopt a Strategic Plan, the plan sets out the vision, mission and strategic objectives of the council. Click here to view the Strategic Plan The next step is for the Council committees to set short term objectives in the area they are responsible for. If you…
Extra Garden Waste Collections
Residents across southern Oxfordshire who are signed up for brown bin collections can put out twice as much garden waste during the extra garden waste weeks this month. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils are giving those who are part of the paid-for service the opportunity to put out the equivalent of…
If you’re living with cancer in Oxfordshire, Macmillan’s volunteers can give you a helping hand.
Being told ‘you have cancer’ can affect so much more than your health – it can also affect your family, your job, even your ability to pay the bills. But you’re still you. We get that. And, after over 100 years of helping people through cancer, we get what’s most important: that you’re treated as…