News

• Temporary Office Closure

  Our offices are temporarily closed while necessary works are carried out on our ancient building. We hope to re-open on Wed 29th September. You can still contact us by email…

  September 27, 2021

• New Tree Stock for Winter Planting

  Seventeen new trees to replace felled, diseased, dead or failing trees have been delivered ready for planting in November. Careful planning was made for the suitability of the site for…

  September 23, 2021

• External Auditor Report and Certificate 2020/2021

         

  September 23, 2021

• LIVING ROOF BUS SHELTER IS A FIRST FOR OXFORDSHIRE!

  In another innovative first for the town, Witney Town Council has installed a sedum roofed shelter as the long awaited replacement for a damaged shelter that had been removed, in…

  September 16, 2021

• Phase II Corn Exchange Update

  The Phase II redevelopment of the Corn Exchange is underway. Witney Town Council is currently tendering for theatre seating. Tenders are due back during October. Details can be found on…

  September 10, 2021

• Witney Feast is Back!

  WITNEY FEAST IS BACK! Star Flyer, Space, Superstar, Extreme, Jumping Frogs, Dominator, Stargate. These are all rides that you are likely to encounter at Witney Feast this year! It is…

  August 31, 2021

• Witney Lake Incident – Witney Town Council Statement

  We are in touch with Nicole’s family and aware of the petition.  The family have been invited to meet with key Councillors and Officers, and we are keen to listen…

  August 17, 2021

• Traffic Regulation Notice – Woodgreen – Phase 2

  Posted on behalf of Oxfordshire County Council TRAFFIC REGULATION NOTICE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT, 1984 Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984,…

  August 17, 2021

• Traffic Regulation Notice – Woodgreen – Phase 1

  Posted on behalf of Oxfordshire County Council TRAFFIC REGULATION NOTICE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT, 1984 Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984,…

  August 17, 2021

• Notice of Temporary Traffic Order – West End

  Notice of Temporary Traffic Order Witney-West End Prohibition of Through Traffic Date of Order: 6 September 2021 Coming into force: 17 September 2021 This Order is being introduced because of…

  August 17, 2021

• Gardeners’ Delight at New Allotments

  Tuesday 3rd August saw the handover of a new and inspiring flagship allotment site at Windrush Place in Witney as the keys were handed over to Barry Jessel, the Chair…

  August 4, 2021

• Witney Town Council Youth Services Grant 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 3, 2021

• Witney Town Council adopts New Open Spaces Strategy

  Throughout the pandemic lockdowns people relied a great deal on access to our parks and open public spaces. Survey responses constantly highlight how much they are valued by our residents,…

  July 23, 2021

• Splash Park now open 10.15am to 6pm

  July 22, 2021

• A Message from the Mayor

  It was with great sadness that I heard the news of the tragic death of a young girl from our town yesterday afternoon.  As a parent, I know that this…

  July 19, 2021

• Design a Christmas Light Competition – Deadline Extended!

  ** Design a Christmas street light, the winner will literally see their work UP IN LIGHTS! ** We know that a mini-heatwave is forecast for this weekend BUT, can you…

  July 15, 2021

• Phase II Corn Exchange Update

  The early stages of Phase II of the redevelopment of the Corn Exchange are underway. Witney Town Council is currently tendering for specialist theatre systems for sound and lighting, along…

  July 15, 2021

• Witney In Bloom 2021

      Witney Town Council have made two entries for the 2021 In Bloom awards. Both entries are in the ‘Parks, open spaces and cemeteries’ category and are The Leys…

  July 14, 2021

• Witney Youth Council is Recruiting

  What does a Youth Council do? The aim is to involve Witney’s young people in local government, giving them a voice within the town and the opportunity to help shape…

  July 14, 2021

• New “City Haven” Bus Shelter for Burwell Drive

  A long awaited replacement for a shelter removed due to constant vandalism is to be installed in Burwell Drive.  The site is being prepared and it is hoped  the new…

  July 14, 2021