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Faringdon Town Council

Services

Faringdon Town Council Services

The Town Council is responsible for:

The Corn Exchange

This is a large function hall located in the town centre which is available for meetings, charity events, private parties and wedding receptions. The hall is equipped with a large kitchen and fully stocked bar. The fire limit of this facility is 200 (150 seated).

The Pump House, Market Place, Faringdon

This Georgian Grade II listed building is located in the town centre. Rooms are available to hire for meetings and small private functions.

The council now donate the theatre space at the rear of the Pump House to The Pump House project who organise a variety of activities for all, particularly young people.

Faringdon War Memorial/Old Town Hall

The Council are sole trustee of this town centre building, which is available for small meetings. The fire limit of this building is 50.

Please bookings and availability contact Faringdon Town Council offices, Faringdon, call 01367 240 281, visit our website or email [email protected] for availability and hire charges.

Open Spaces:

(a) Oakwood Park, Ash Close Faringdon

A small open space with play equipment suitable for small children.

(b) Tucker Park, Park Road, Faringdon

The Council are sole trustee of this large recreation ground which accommodates the Faringdon Town Football Club pavilion and Faringdon Judo Club hall. There is also a small play area with equipment suitable for small children which is managed by the Town Council.

(c) Town Park, Gloucester Street, Faringdon

A small park situated behind the library, which also serves as the entrance to Faringdon Junior School.

(d) All Saints’ Churchyard

(e) Highworth Road layby,  Highworth Road, Faringdon

(f) The Elms Tennis Court, this public tennis court in Faringdon is managed by a group of volunteers on behalf of Faringdon Town Council. This is located within the Faringdon Junior School playing field

(g) Christmas Lights – The Council is responsible for the erection, maintenance and removal of the Christmas Lights and work in conjunction with the Faringdon Rotary Club who organise the annual Festive Faringdon event.

(h) Allotments – The Town Council has 32 plots situated in Lechlade Road, Faringdon. These are very popular and there is a waiting list. For further details, contact Faringdon Town Council office, The  Corn Exchange, Faringdon, tel 01367 240281 or email [email protected]

(i) Bus Shelters

(j) Portwell Pump

Youth Services Grant Funding

The Council offer a grant funding stream, the main objective is to assist and facilitate projects that reach, engage and support as many Faringdon young people as possible and provide better life chances for our young people. For Further information please visit our website.

Faringdon Information Centre

The Council provides an Information Centre for the use of both residents and visitors. Contact 01367 240281 or email [email protected]

Faringdon Community Cinema 

The council offer a community cinema called the Regent Cinema which runs from the Corn Exchange. There is a blockbuster movie once a month as well as a Wednesday Matinee. Please see our webpage or visit [email protected] for details

Two other Councils provide the main services  to Faringdon and surrounding area. They are Oxfordshire County Council and the Vale of the White Horse District Council please click below for further information:

OCC  Vale of White Horse DIstrict Council

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Meetings

  • Full Council to be held on Monday 12th June 2023

    Full Council to be held on Monday 12th June 2023

    June 1, 2023
  • Annual general meeting of the Faringdon Area Traffic Advisory Committee to be held on Monday 12th June 2023

    Annual general meeting of the Faringdon Area Traffic Advisory Committee to be held on Monday 12th June 2023

    June 1, 2023
  • Community & Partnerships meeting to be held on Monday 5th June 2023 at 7pm

    Community & Partnerships meeting to be held on Monday 5th June 2023 at 7pm

    May 24, 2023
  • Trust Meetings 31st May 2023

    Trust Meetings 31st May 2023

    May 23, 2023
  • ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 31ST MAY 2023

    ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 31ST MAY 2023

    May 18, 2023

News

  • FARINGDON PLAY & ACTIVITY DAY

    FARINGDON PLAY & ACTIVITY DAY

    June 5, 2023
  • Free fun for all at The Beacon’s Open Day

    Free fun for all at The Beacon’s Open Day

    June 1, 2023
  • Comedy, crafts and a whole lot of fun this half term 

    Comedy, crafts and a whole lot of fun this half term 

    May 25, 2023
  • Have a splashing good time across the Vale this summer 

    Have a splashing good time across the Vale this summer 

    May 25, 2023
  • ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 31ST MAY 2023

    ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 31ST MAY 2023

    May 18, 2023

Road Closures and Works

  • Temporary Road Closure and “No Waiting” restriction at Snowswick Lane, Coleshill

    Temporary Road Closure and “No Waiting” restriction at Snowswick Lane, Coleshill

    May 23, 2023
  • Faringdon Corn Market Road Closure cancelled: 11th-17th May 2023

    Faringdon Corn Market Road Closure cancelled: 11th-17th May 2023

    May 9, 2023
  • <strong>Temporary Road Closure at Faringdon, 20 – 24 Market Place</strong>

    <strong>Temporary Road Closure at Faringdon, 20 – 24 Market Place</strong>

    April 25, 2023
  • Temporary road closure: Swan Lane, Faringdon, 22nd-26th May

    Temporary road closure: Swan Lane, Faringdon, 22nd-26th May

    April 19, 2023
  • Temporary Night Road Closure at Bourton, A420: 17th-19th July, 21:00-05:00 hrs

    Temporary Night Road Closure at Bourton, A420: 17th-19th July, 21:00-05:00 hrs

    April 19, 2023
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