We have received confirmation from GCC Highways that Halfpenny Bridge at Lechlade has reopened.
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New bus service 68 from Monday 27th November
Please see below timetable for new bus service 68, operating between Faringdon and Wantage via rural communities enroute. The service will commence on Monday November 27th. Should you have any queries regarding the attached timetable please feel free to get in touch via [email protected].
Weather warnings in place for Oxfordshire
Severe weather is forecast over the next few days for both heavy rain and wind, although the wind will mainly impact the South of the County. The latest updates are below for reference. You can also access updates and links to further met office information from the County Councils adverse weather page – Storm Ciaran, heavy rainfall…
Age UK Oxfordshire Winter Hub: Supporting older people in Oxfordshire this winter
As we move into the colder and darker months, we become acutely aware of the role we all have in looking out for vulnerable older people in our communities. Winter can be tough at any age, but it’s particularly challenging for older people who face additional health risks, and increased feelings of loneliness and isolation….
Health and Wellbeing strategy for Oxfordshire: webinar & survey
Join our webinar to have your say on a new Health and Wellbeing strategy for Oxfordshire Healthwatch Oxfordshire is hosting a webinar on Thursday 9th November to enable people in Oxfordshire to find out more about a new Health and Wellbeing strategy for the county. The strategy, which is being produced by the Health and…
New grant to help people stay warm and fed this winter
A new food and warmth grant will help support people in our communities this winter who may otherwise struggle to afford essential things. Access to nutritious food and warm homes are basic necessities – but the ongoing impact of the pandemic on people’s finances, health and wellbeing has been further heightened by the cost-of-living…
Free parking days over Christmas shopping period
The Vale of White Horse is allowing Faringdon free parking days on the following Saturdays in the lead up to Christmas:– Saturday 2nd December– Saturday 9th December– Saturday 16th December Support Faringdon and shop local!
Faringdon Remembrance events
Please see below the details of Remembrance events in Faringdon in Partnership with Faringdon British Legion Remembrance Ceremony Sunday 12th November Parade starts at the Corn Exchange at 9:30am through the Market Place Service at All Saints’ from 10am Ceremony at the War Memorial at 10:45am 2 minutes silence at 11am Market place roads are…
Brown bin subscribers can leave out extra garden waste
Residents who are subscribed to the district council brown bin garden waste service in South Oxfordshire or the Vale of White Horse can have extra garden waste collected for free, on their normal collection day only, between 30 October and 10 November. Householders will be able to put out a maximum of up to four additional sacks of garden waste, per brown bin…