Residents' information
Abingdon is a Fair Trade Town
As one of the first towns in Britain to achieve this status, town organisations are encouraged to use Fair Trade produce and for town retail
outlets to stock Fair Trade and fairly traded goods alongside other items.
Abingdon Area Journey Planning
Abingdon area has a new service to advise people on journey planning by public transport. This service is specifically for people aged over 65 or anyone with a high level of support needs. The Oxfordshire Travel Advice Line is open during office hours 9am to 5pm on weekdays - 01865 323738. The page for Oxfordshire in the Phonebook as well as the County website gives numbers for the public transport management team.
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
Other local authorities
Vale of White Horse District Council 01235 520202
Please do not contact Abingdon's town offices in the Old Abbey House about District issues as they are a totally separate authority.
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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
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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
Abingdon Registrar of Births,Deaths and Marriage is open when appointments have been made. It is at the front right hand side of Abingdon Guildhall when looking at the building across the Guildhall garden on Bridge Street. Please contact the number in the chart above with enquiries.
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Recycling Centres
Drayton
Redbridge |
0845 0504550
01865 721464
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Local villages
Information on Abingdon's surrounding villages including parish clerks and links to websites and open events are on the County Council website. Events in local villages are welcome on the town diary.