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• No Big Switch-on, But Christmas Lights Will Shine in Market Square

                    Among the large events we are hearing have been cancelled, we now know that the Christmas Light Switch-on organised by the…

  October 9, 2020

• A Different Remembrance Day for 2020

  Traditionally, in early August, the Town Council works with the Witney Branch of the Royal British Legion to finalise plans for Remembrance Day.  In this extraordinary year, taking a steer…

  October 2, 2020

• Climate, Biodiversity and Planning Committee 22 September 2020 Virtual Meeting Link

  To watch the Climate, Biodiversity and Planning Committee on 22 September 2020 at 6pm, please click below:- https://zoom.us/j/92715667455?pwd=dENEM2t4QklwUVhPWGtUajJxVWk2dz09   

  September 21, 2020

• Stronger Communities Committee 21 September 2020 Virtual Meeting Link

  To watch the Stronger Communities Committee on 21 September at 6pm please click below:- https://zoom.us/j/96839362013?pwd=R3I2a2J6K2YwOEhmU2w4SEZNeGZWdz09   

  September 21, 2020

• Car Free Day – 22 September – Local Bus route planner

                    Taking the bus? Take a look at bustimes.org This clever website will tell you the number of every bus route that…

  September 21, 2020

• Car Free Day – 22 September -Cyclestreets route planner map

  #CarFreeDayWitney                   If you have not discovered this  yet it’s a fantastic journey planner for a bike journey. You pop in your…

  September 20, 2020

• Car Free Day – 22 September -Cycle Racks

                                You will all be familiar with existing cycle racks around town, but we do have…

  September 19, 2020

• Car Free Day – 22 September -Local Walks

                If you are thinking of getting around on foot on Tuesday, we have put together a  list of local walks, some of which…

  September 18, 2020

• Car Free Day Tuesday September 22 2020

  Witney Town Council is once again supporting a Car Free day on September 22nd. We are encouraging people to leave their car at home (if possible) and discover some of…

  September 17, 2020

• Halls, Cemeteries and Allotments Committee 14 September 2020 – Virtual Meeting Link

  To watch the meeting at 6pm please Click Here to Join Passcode: 137354 Or iPhone one-tap: United Kingdom: +443300885830,,98850950325# or +441314601196,,98850950325# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based…

  September 9, 2020

• First Look at new Corn Exchange bar

  A soft opening at Friday evening’s Witney Jazz Club night, allowed a small audience to experience the newly installed bar and coffee shop in the Corn Exchange.      …

  September 7, 2020

• Sport and Play Committee 7 September Virtual Meeting Link

  If you wish to watch the meeting the information is :- When: Sep 7, 2020 06:00 PM London Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/97327249476?pwd=Q3B1LzBXUjY5TDVLekNlUGpEZTRHQT09 Passcode: 958549

  September 2, 2020

• Climate, Biodiversity and Planning Committee Meeting 1 September 2020 – Virtual Meeting Link

  When: Sep 1, 2020 06:00 PM London Please click the link below to watch the meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99111324426?pwd=bkl6U1JGMUt1bVFnZFhGR0lReGROdz09 Passcode: 049911  

  August 27, 2020

• New Cycle racks installed

  Witney has welcomed several new cycle racks across the town, installed by Oxfordshire County Council as part of its commitment to upgrading cycling infrastructure across the County, and funded from…

  August 24, 2020

• Witney Feast Cancelled

    Witney Feast will not take place this year. The difficult decision to cancel was taken by Witney Town Council after much deliberation at an Extraordinary Full Council meeting last…

  August 19, 2020

• Witney Town Council marks 75th Anniversary of VJ Day with Wreath Laying

  Traditionally, the Town Council works with the Witney Branch of the Royal British Legion, local cadet forces and other organisations to plan for anniversary events such as  VE, VJ and…

  August 18, 2020

• Publication of Financial Year-End Documents for Public Inspection

  We have today published our Accounts for the Year ended 31st March 2020 along with our Annual Governance and Accountability return for Public Inspection. They are in the library section…

  July 31, 2020

• Witney Town Council Youth Services £30k Funding Launched

  Witney Town Council is delighted to be launching its Youth Funding Grant on 1st August. Following a period of consultation with key professionals, the town’s youth and more recently a…

  July 31, 2020

• Buttercross Clock

  Some good news about the beleaguered Buttercross clock. Our clock mender has sent an update on the new mechanism we are waiting for. The specialist company that the part was…

  July 30, 2020

• Play Area Safety Reminder

  With a slight rise in Covid-19 infections reported in Oxfordshire we would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the importance of observing safety measures and capacity numbers…

  July 30, 2020