Welcome to Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council 01235 522642 and
Abingdon-on-Thames Visitor & Community Information Centre 01235 522711
The Old Abbey House, Abbey Close, Abingdon-on-Thames, 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-on-Thames Official Guide and Map - 2011/2012
Click here for the Abingdon-on-Thames Virtual Experience Tour
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Meeting Dates for 2011/12
Queen's Diamond Jubilee Events from Sat 2 June to Tues 5 June 2012 - for the latest news and programme for the town's Jubilee celebrations
Free events & entertainment for 2012
The Mayor of Abingdon-on-Thames is Councillor Monica Lovatt. Councillor Lovatt and Deputy Mayor Councillor Andrew Todd were elected at the Annual Meeting of the Town Council on 9th May.
The Olympic Torch will be coming through Abingdon between 7.00am and 8.00am 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. See here for the route map through Abingdon. Runners include Olympic Gymnast Suzanne Dando and local people.
There is free parking for two hours in District Pay and Display car parks. You must show a valid ticket from the machine - and this does not include street parking or private car parks. Parking is free after 6pm and also during trhe Jubilee weekend. Our advice is to always check the information in the car park for the special offers periods.
The 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-on-Thames 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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Choose Abingdon Partnership (ChAPs) the Choose Abingdon Loyalty Cards are available for £3 from participating stores. http://www.chooseabingdon.co.uk/
Abingdon-on-Thames - What's On - Abingdon Town Diary Abingdon Diary
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Abingdon-on-Thames Fishing - 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 a renewal stamp in advance of the season during May and 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. Always carry your rod licence and a permit which covers the day you are fishing.
Abingdon County Hall Museum - the Museum has been awarded a Heritage Lottery Fund grant in relation to the County Hall Museum. This, together with the generous support of the Oxfordshire County Council, Vale of White Horse District Council, WREN (Waste Recycling Environmental Ltd) and other benefactors, has enabled a major improvement and access project to proceed. The latest news on this exciting project will appear here.
Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council Grants for Clubs and Societies - click here for an application form and here for the grants criteria .
Abingdon-on-Thames Joint Environmental Trust Grants - the Trust is operated by the 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-on-Thames 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-on-Thames Inner Neighbourhood Monthly Newsletter from our Police team which includes their sessions speaking with the public and services such as bike and posessions security marking. February 2012 March 2012 May 2012
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District and County Councils
Vale of White Horse District Council - Services include: 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 - Services include: 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