Welcome to Abingdon Town Council 01235 522642 and
Abingdon Visitor & Community Information Centre 01235 522711
The Old Abbey House, Abbey Close, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 3JD
Abingdon Town Council Hours - 9am - 5.15pm (Monday) & 9 am - 5.00 pm (Tuesday - Friday)
Abingdon Visitor & Community Information Centre opening hours - as above,
plus every Saturday from 10am - 3pm
enquiries@abingdon.gov.uk
Abingdon Retail Market every Monday and Abingdon Farmers' Market monthly,every third Friday in the Market Place
Abingdon Country Market every Friday in the Guildhall
ABINGDON NOW OFFERS 2 HOURS FREE CAR PARKING IN ALL VALE OF WHITE HORSE DISTRICT COUNCIL OFF-STREET CAR PARKS
Abingdon's Official Guide and Map - 2011/2012
Click here for the Abingdon Virtual Experience Tour
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Meeting Dates for 2011/12 ; Meeting dates for January 2012 and February 2012
Meetings w/c Mon 23 January 2012: Mon at 7pm Planning & Highways; Wed at 7pm Town Council
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FREE EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT FOR 2012
See Abingdon's Jubilee Celebrations 2012 for the town's programme of events for the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen. Information on this is also in the centre page pull-out in the residents' Winter 2011/2012 Town Crier newsletter, which has been sent to each household in the town - call in if you need a copy or read it here.
The Olympic Torch will be coming through Abingdon on Tuesday 10 July 2012 which is day 52 of its progress through the United Kingdom. Events and activities are currently being planned to celebrate - details will be posted on the website soon.
Abingdon Guildhall - latest news on the Guildhall improvement scheme The Guildhall was transferred to the Town Council from the Vale of White Horse District Council on 1st April 2011. This historic setting is ideal for your special event and the Town Council welcome bookings; whether the occasion is business or pleasure, we have a room to suit. The historic rooms can accommodate from 15 to 100 people, and the modern Abbey Hall offers a stage and bar area, and can accommodate up to 350 guests. For further information, room charges and booking forms access the website's Abingdon Guildhall page. Our staff would be pleased to give you a guided tour of the Guildhall, but please phone beforehand to make an appointment - call 01235 524085.
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Abingdon Partnership the Choose Abingdon Loyalty Cards are available for £3 from participating stores. http://www.chooseabingdon.co.uk/
Abingdon - What's On - Abingdon Town Diary Abingdon Diary
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Abingdon Fishing - Visitor's day tickets for the 2011/2012 season are available now. It is the closed season from 15th March until 15th June inclusive and fishing is not allowed on Abingdon waters during this period. Abingdon householders and town residents who have permits to fish can get them stamped in advance of the season during June. PLEASE NOTE proof of permanent long-term residence in the town will be required before a resident's permit is issued and for all renewals with no exceptions. visitor & season ticket charges have not been updated for 2012/13. It is a requirement of the Environment Agency that all anglers must have a valid rod licence as well. This can be obtained on line at www.environment-agency.gov.uk/rodlicence; at any Post Office in England and Wales or call 0844 800 5386. Carry your rod licence and a permit which covers the day you are fishing.
Abingdon County Hall Museum - the Museum has been awarded Heritage Lottery Fund grants for improvements which will increase access to the building. Further details regarding this exciting project can be found here. A Museum Appeal has been launched by the Abingdon Museum Friends to raise funds for the County Hall and Museum refurbishment.
Abingdon Town Council Grants for Clubs and Societies - click here for an application form and here for the grants criteria . The Grants Sub-Committee next met on Tuesday 8 November, applications will therefore need to be submitted to the Town Council by 19 October 2011.
Abingdon Joint Environmental Trust Grants - the Trust is operated by Abingdon Town Council, and jointly financed with the Vale of White Horse District Council. Its aim is to help preserve the best of the physical character of Abingdon, and to help improve its environment. See here for further information.
Abingdon Market Place for the Community - the Market Place is a community area whereby local Clubs and Societies are encouraged to use the area for raising funds, promotion etc - FREE OF CHARGE. Details on future entertainment and shows in the Market Place can be found via Market Place Events. Other Market Place Events are listed in About Abingdon and Events
Abingdon Inner Neighbourhood Monthly Newsletter from our Police team Nov 2011; Dec 2011; Jan 2012
Abingdon Clubs and Societies Please contact us if you would like us to list your club or society and note that the Clubs and Societies Open Day is on 21st April in the Guildhall.
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District and County Councils
Vale of White Horse District Council - Building control, car parks, council tax, elections, environmental health, housing and council tax benefits, housing, leisure and recreation, planning and development, public toilets, street cleaning, refuse collection, economic development. 01235 520202
Oxfordshire County Council - Children's services and education, fire service and community safety, highways and transport, libraries, heritage, museum services, registration of births, marriages and deaths, road safety, adult social services, trading standards, transportation, youth development, strategic planning, refuse disposal. 01865 792422