Resident information and useful links

Local rooms for hire

Church halls

Community centres

Historic rooms

Primary schools

Public halls

School and college halls

(List compiled by a local resident; information may have altered since compilation in May 2009.)

Information about independent living

The Guideposts Trust Independent Living Centre, in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council, provides information on products and organisations to assist people with disabilities and older people to increase and maintain their independence. 

The Centre, based in Witney, provides this service to any adult residing in Oxfordshire.  The Centre has a showroom with equipment for the kitchen, lounge, bedroom and bathroom.  Two Occupational Therapists are available for personal and confidential consultations, by appointment.  There is also an Information Line available 01993 899985. Visit www.guidepostsilc.org.uk  for more information.

Contact Abingdon Town Council 

Town Council Offices
Abingdon Museum  
Abingdon Cemetery
Abingdon Information Centre Mayor's Personal Assistant  

01235 522642
01235 523703
01235 553480
01235 522711
01235 522642

 


info@abingdon.gov.uk 

Other local authorities

Vale of White Horse District Council      01235 520202     

Vale of White Horse District Council covers the South West part of Oxfordshire and has among its responsibilities planning, housing, free bus passes, refuse and recycling, jobs and careers.  It has new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour through alcohol consumption if people drink in public after being asked by the police to stop. A "cleaner, greener, safer environment " is the Vale of White Horse corporate priority.  Information on this issue is on their website. 

Abbey House Offices 
The Guildhall
Tilsley Park 
White Horse Tennis & Leisure Centre
Outdoor Heated Swimming Pool   
Pitch and Putt  
Refuse Collection

01235 520202
01235 524085 
01235 524524
01235 540700
01235 530678
07919 810139
01235 520202

Oxfordshire County Council,  County Hall    01865 792422     

Oxfordshire County Council has responsibility for many local services:  transport, museums, theatres, leisure, help and support, plus: highways.   

Environmental Services Abingdon area  
Abingdon Library 
Oxford Central Library
Abingdon NET Youth Centre
Oxfordshire Youth Service
Local Education Authority 
Registration of Births, Deaths & Marriage
Oxfordshire Social & Community Services
Road Safety Advice
Street Light Faults
Trading Standards
Traffic Signal defects
Potholes

01235 531331
01235 520374
01865 815509
01235 521469
01865 815166
01865 815449
0845 129 5900
01865 854443
01865 815689
0800 317802
0845 0510845
01865 815775
0845 3101111

Reporting problems or requesting help: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/wps/portal/publicsite/doitonline/reportitonline/forms

Recycling Centres
Drayton  
Redbridge   


0845 0504550
01865 721464