Main content
  • floraldisplays
  • looking-down-Thames-from-Bridge-nice-pic-e1612555733644
  • Long-Alley-2-P3140066-OK-TO-USE
  • img_1561_copy
  • le_market_and_others_sep-oct12_007

Building and supporting our community

If you have any questions concerning the work of the town council, want to bring something to our attention, volunteer or need help or advice about an issue, contact us.

Contact the Council
  • floraldisplays
  • looking-down-Thames-from-Bridge-nice-pic-e1612555733644
  • long-walk-040
  • Long-Alley-2-P3140066-OK-TO-USE
  • leaping_salmon
  • le_market_and_others_sep-oct12_007
  • img_1561_copy
  • herbaceous_borders

Building and supporting our community

If you have any questions concerning the work of the town council, want to bring something to our attention, volunteer or need help or advice about an issue, contact us.

Contact the Council

Welcome to Abingdon-on-Thames

Welcome to Abingdon-on-Thames, the historic market town set in rural Oxfordshire next to the Thames and near to Oxford.  Browse this website to discover more about the ancient streets and sites, riverside walks, activities and events in our town.  Abingdon is famed for its Bun Throwing, a unique tradition for celebrating major royal occasions which dates back over 250 years.  This website contains all the information you need to find out about our beautiful, lively market town.

Who do I contact?

Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council deals with a range of services in the town and details of these can be found in the menus at the top of this page.  We get a lot of queries for services which are dealt with by other councils and we are unfortunately not able to help with these.

For the Registrar, roads, parking, schools, libraries, recycling centres, social care, families and children and a range of other services you will need to contact Oxfordshire County Council.

For waste collection, council tax, planning, car parks, housing, housing and council tax benefit, licensing, environmental health and may sports activities including the outdoor pool you will need to contact the Vale of White Horse District Council.

These lists of services are not exhaustive but will hopefully help you to find the right council to help with your enquiry.  Further details can also be found here.

Abingdon Town Council – Our Vision

Abingdon Town Council’s vision is to develop an inclusive community so that Abingdon is the place where everyone wants to live and where the wellbeing of residents is prioritised.  In developing this community, the town will be one which is environmentally sustainable, vibrant, resilient, and safe.

Our key objectives

1. To respond effectively and speedily to the climate emergency.

2. To develop a resilient, sustainable town that will provide a home for residents now and in the future.

3. To manage the Council’s assets efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of the community now and in the future.

4. To work with community partners to support those who are vulnerable and in need and to create opportunities to increase social inclusivity.

Find out more about Abingdon’s history

Abingdon is one of the oldest settlements in England. Find out more about the history of our town here.

Council News

Easter Closure 2024

Town council partners with local business to provide toilet access in town centre

Full details of Mayor’s film night announced

Save the date: Fun and Music in the Park Saturday 7 September 2024

Fees and charges unchanged for the coming year

Your councillors

Details of your Councillors can be found here

Abingdon-on-Thames

Find out more about Abingdon-on-Thames and the history of the town council

Contact the council

For any enquiries or to report something, get in touch today

Neighbourhood plan

Abingdon on Thames is a designated neighbourhood planning area -find out what this means for you

Your council

Find out more about Abingdon on Thames Town Council

Upcoming meetings

Information about town council meetings

Footer