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Town Council Urges Residents to Keep Faith with Lockdown Exit Strategy

Witney Town Council is encouraging people to keep faith with the lockdown exit strategy, continue to follow government guidance and not take part in public gatherings in the town’s parks.…

May 18, 2020
Witney Town Council makes history as it holds its first remote Annual Council Meeting and Election of the New Mayor

In a historic first for the town, local councillors, officers, and members of the public stayed at home and gathered around mobile devices to join Witney Town Council for its…

May 14, 2020
Witney Town Council holds its first virtual Annual Council Meeting and Election of the New Mayor

A recent temporary change in legislation brought about by the Covid-19 outbreak has allowed local councils to meet remotely for the first time. This enables them to continue to take…

May 12, 2020
Oxfordshire County Council CONSULTATION – B4437 Forest Road, Windrush River & Ninety Cut Hill Bridges (Charlbury, Minster Lovell & Astall) Proposed Weight Restrictions

RE: CONSULTATION – B4437 Forest Road, Windrush River & Ninety Cut Hill Bridges (Charlbury, Minster Lovell & Astall) Proposed Weight Restrictions Asthall & Minster Lovell Bridges – PUBLIC NOTICE.pdf Asthall…

May 1, 2020
Lake & Country Park – Sewage Caution Advised

Windrush Against Sewage Pollution Group have recently been in correspondence with Thames Water about the discharge of untreated sewage into Witney’s Waterways,…

April 27, 2020
2020 Residents’ Satisfaction Survey

Our 2020 survey has been launched. We ask you to feedback on our services and we have a special focus on Youth Services. Answers from the Youth Services element will…

April 21, 2020
Furlough Scheme cut off date extended to 19 March

Great news! The cut off date for those entitled to Furlough has been extended to 19th March. Thousands more will now be eligible under the scheme. Link to more information…

April 16, 2020
COVID 19 – Request NHS Loaned Equipment Recall

Can you help with returning old equipment? The NHS are asking residents to give unused health equipment back. Items can be recycled and reused such as: chairs, beds, mattresses, electrical…

April 15, 2020
Message from the Chief Constable Ahead of the Easter Weekend

________________________________________ The Chief Constable said: “With Easter coming this weekend and the weather forecast to be fine, it is vitally important that the public continue to adhere to the…

April 9, 2020
COVID-19 SCAM AWARENESS REMINDER

Astonishing and outrageous to have to post scam awareness warnings when people are up against so much already! But, please be aware that at a time when communities are pulling…

April 7, 2020
*COVID-19 ADVICE- HEALTH & WELL-BEING – HELP FOR THE EXTREMELY VULNERABLE

If you are among those classed as extremely vulnerable and you have not yet received your letter you can contact your local surgery or use this link to register yourself…

March 31, 2020
COVID-19 ADVICE- HEALTH & WELLBEING

Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the World Health website Link to Who website

March 31, 2020
COVID-19 ADVICE- FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Lots of information here for individuals and small businesses affected by the Corona Virus outbreak Access to-government-financial-support-if-you-or-your-business-has-been-affected-covid-19 LINK

March 31, 2020
COVID-19 ADVICE- MENTAL HEALTH

It’s important when so much is changing from the norm to take care of ourselves. If you are finding it all a bit much and need some support with anxiety…

March 31, 2020
COVID19 – COMMUNITY ACTION – Volunteer link-up

Please don’t forget Volunteer Link Up who always need volunteers and will need them more than ever right now. Volunteer Link Up is the Volunteer Centre for West Oxfordshire, linking…

March 31, 2020
COVID19 – COMMUNITY ACTION – Community and local business support groups

Meanwhile, local businesses continue to make generous offers to help each other and members of the public on various sites. The main one for Witney seems to be: Support your…

March 31, 2020
COVID19 – COMMUNITY ACTION – Witney Land Army

There are lots of excellent Community Action and Business Resilience posts dotted around on Facebook. Many of you have one for your own village or area and they are great…

March 31, 2020
Spending Time Outdoors, safely

#StayhomeStaySafe is the advice but if you are spending time outside in our green spaces – new guidelines were issued by the government on 23 March and you may see…

March 27, 2020
Searchable database of shops suppliers and services in Witney

At this really challenging time when so many things have, out of necessity changed or become unavailable here is a really useful at a glance, searchable guide to local shops,…

March 27, 2020
Tower Hill Cemetery – Vehicular access currently restricted

Tower Hill Cemetery pedestrian access is open as normal. However, vehicle access is restricted to funerals only for the time being and we cannot open the gates on request at…

March 27, 2020

Witney Town Council

6 hours 22 minutes ago

Happy #InternationalMensDay 💪💙 Today, we celebrate the contributions of men to society, promote positive male role models, and encourage discussions about men's mental health and

Witney Town Council

1 day 6 hours ago

Don't forget! The Mayor's Charity Quiz Night is this Sunday 💡⚡ Help support the charities involved and challenge yourself with an exciting quiz

Mayor of Witney's Big Charity Quiz

Mayor Owen Collins hosts another BIG CHARITY QUIZ at Corn Exchange Witney, in aid of APCAM, Yellow Submarine and Band of Brothers.

Witney Town Council

4 days 6 hours ago

Congratulations to Abdul Mubin, elected to Witney Town Council for Central Ward in a by-election held yesterday. Thank you to all the other candidates who