News

• Witney’s New Park Ranger

  Witney now has a Park Ranger. The role is a new post, which has come about as a result of a review and restructure following the adoption of the ambitious…

  August 10, 2022

• Witney Town Council Youth Services Funding Applications Open

  Witney Town Council is delighted to be opening its Youth Funding Grant to applications again. This is an exciting opportunity for community and voluntary sector organisations, including existing organisations and…

  August 1, 2022

• Statement of Persons Nominated for East Ward Town Council seat

  August 1, 2022

• 20mph Speed Limits Agreed for Witney

  This Press Release has been issued by Oxfordshire County Council. Witney brings in widespread 20mph speed limits  Town becomes first to take advantage of council’s £8 million programme   Read…

  July 21, 2022

• Election for a seat in the East Ward of Witney

  July 18, 2022

• Chris Holliday

  It is with great sadness that we learned earlier today of the death of former Mayor of Witney, Chris Holliday. Chris served his term as Mayor in 2016/17.   Councillors…

  July 4, 2022

• Town Council Vacancy -East Ward

  A Town Council vacancy for the east ward of Witney has been published. Please see the notice below for further details.

  June 24, 2022

• REMINDER – Tonight’s Climate, Biodiversity & Planning Committee IS VIRTUAL ONLY

  Topic: Time: Jun 21, 2022 18:00 London   Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82325284755   Meeting ID: 823 2528 4755

  June 21, 2022

• Design a Christmas Light Competition!

  It might seem that summer has only just arrived BUT, can you help us to create a super new Christmas Light for Witney Town Council’s Christmas lights display? The competition…

  June 17, 2022

• Splash Pads at the Leys Up and Running Again

  We are really pleased to announce that our works team were able to procure the broken part very quickly and make the repair themselves. Great news.    

  June 17, 2022

• Witney Town Council Press Release – 20mph and Reduced Speed Limits – Witney Streets

  Witney Town Council is delighted to have been working alongside Oxfordshire County Council on proposals to bring about reduced 20mph speed limits across Witney. This would make the streets safer…

  June 16, 2022

• Oxfordshire County Council Consultation – 20mph & Reduced Speed Limits – Witney Streets

  This link will take you to Oxfordshire County Council’s consultation on the proposal to introduce 20mph speed limits throughout Witney. Witney Town Council has been working with Oxfordshire County Council…

  June 16, 2022

• Tower Hill Cemetery Father’s Day Opening Times

  Tower Hill Cemetery will be open and accessible to vehicles across  Father’s day weekend from  Friday 17th June to Monday 20th June inclusive.  

  June 15, 2022

• Leys Splash Pads Problem

  The timing couldn’t be worse as a heatwave is announced! We have been made aware of a problem with the Splash Pads at the Leys. One of the sensors is…

  June 15, 2022

• Water Safety Awareness

  Advice from the ROSPA water safety code.   There are many dangers with water, which can include: It can be very cold There may be hidden currents It can be…

  May 13, 2022

• Town and Parish Council Election Results

  Town and Parish Council Election Results 

  May 6, 2022

• Election Results for the District Council

  Results of the District Council Elections  

  May 6, 2022

• Employment Vacancy – Venue & Events Assistant

  Witney Town Council is currently seeking a Venue & Events Assistant to support in the running  of the Corn Exchange and Café/Bar 1863 in the town centre and Burwell Hall,…

  May 5, 2022

• Employment Vacancy – Park Ranger

  Witney Town Council is currently seeking a Park Ranger to help deliver ambitious aspirations set out in its recently adopted Open Spaces Strategy. For further details please see the job…

  May 3, 2022

• Notice of Poll Election of a Town Councillor for the West Witney Ward May 2022

  April 29, 2022