Bank Holiday Office Closure
Please note that the Town Council offices will be closed for the Bank Holiday on Monday, 4th May. We reopen at 10am on Tuesday, 5th May.
Lodge Hill Interchange Updated Information update from Oxfordshire County Council
Thursday 30th April
There will be a night-time closure of the A34 southbound off-slip at Lodge Hill, to allow for the installation of new temporary traffic management measures. This will be in place from 9pm – 6am. A signed diversion route will be in place. Vehicles wishing to leave or join the A34 should use the Hinskey Hill or Marcham interchanges.
Friday 1 May
From 6am, the A34 southbound off-slip road at Lodge Hill will reopen with a new temporary alignment in place. Traffic leaving the A34 southbound will only be able to turn left, onto the A4183 towards Abingdon.
Vehicles wishing to turn right onto the A4183 towards Hinksey Hill, must turn left and continue to the Dunmore Road/Twelve Acre Drive roundabout, where they can safely turn around and return in the opposite direction.
We are hiring – Outdoor Services Operative
We have an exciting vacancy in our Outdoor Services Department! If you love working outside, are a good team player, want to learn new skills this could be the job for you!
Click the link below for more information and an application form:
Annual Parish Meeting 2026
Join us for the Annual Parish Meeting – your opportunity to have a real say in your community.
Unlike a council meeting, this is not a Council meeting. Instead, it is a meeting of the local electorate – the people who live here. It’s your chance to hear about what’s happening in Abingdon, share your views, raise issues that matter to you, and take part in open discussion about the future of our town.
Everyone who lives in Abingdon is warmly invited to attend and participate. Whether you have a specific concern, an idea to share, or simply want to stay informed, your voice is important.
Come along, get involved, and help shape your community.
The agenda for the Annual Parish Meeting 2026 is available to view here
The meeting is held on 1st April 2026 at 7pm in the Roysse Room, Roysse Court, Bridge Street.
Declaration of Results Abingdon-on-Thames Abbey Ward
Please see attached below the official declaration of results for the Abingdon-on-Thames, Abbey Ward election of Parish Councillor.
Window Restoration Works – What’s Happening
The council will be carrying out specialist restoration work to repair and improve the building’s wooden windows. The work will focus on preserving the original features while improving their condition, performance and longevity.
Restoring and improving the building’s windows will help reduce energy loss and improve environmental performance. By repairing timber frames, sealing gaps and installing draught-proofing, the work will reduce heat escaping and prevent cold air entering, meaning less energy is needed to heat the building. In some areas, secondary glazing will also improve insulation. Importantly, repairing the existing windows rather than replacing them helps reduce waste and the carbon impact associated with manufacturing new materials, making this a more sustainable approach while preserving the building’s original character.
Key Works Being Carried Out
Window Restoration – Wooden window frames and sashes will be carefully sanded back. Any areas of rot will be removed and repaired with new timber.Damaged glazing putty will be replaced to secure the glass properly.
All exterior window woodwork will be primed, undercoated and repainted.Durable exterior paints will be used to protect the wood from weather damage.
Draught Proofing – New draught-proofing will be installed within the window frames. Existing staff and parting beads will be replaced with modern draught-sealed versions.
Window frames and surrounding areas will be cleaned and made good.Sealants around frames and glazing will be checked and replaced where necessary.
Scaffolding will be used to safely reach upper-floor windows.Specialist secondary glazing panels will be installed in selected areas to improve insulation.
Long-Term Benefits
Improved window performance and operation
Better draught protection and comfort
Preservation of original historic window features
Extended lifespan of the building’s timber windows
After completion, the windows will be covered by workmanship and paint warranties, with guidance provided to ensure they remain in good condition for years to come.NOTICE OF POLL & SITUATION of POLLING STATIONS
Election of a Parish Councillor for Abingdon-on-Thames: Abbey ward
Notice is hereby given that:
1. A poll for the election of a Parish Councillor for Abingdon-on-Thames: Abbey ward will be held
on 12 March 2026, between the hours of 7am and 10pm.
2. The number of Parish Councillors to be elected is one.
3. The names, home addresses and descriptions of the candidates remaining validly nominated
for election and the names of all persons signing the candidates’ nomination paper are as
follows:
| Name of Candidate | *Home Address | Description (if any) | Names of Signatories
Proposer (+) Seconder (++) |
| BOSELEY
Ellie |
(address in Vale of White Horse) | Labour Party | Isabel D S De Berrie (+)
Verity J Hoper (++) |
| DUNNE
Carol Mary |
(address in Vale of White Horse) | Liberal Democrats | Charles R Stone (+)
Valerie E A Fawcett (++) |
| PALMER
Chris |
(address in Vale of White Horse) | Local Conservatives | Ashish Srivastava (+)
Aradhana Srivastava (++) |
| PRADO
Luis Enrique |
(address of Vale of White Horse) | Reform UK | Anthony J W Simmonds (+)
Olga A Sutton (++) |
| REILLY
Aidan Thomas |
76 West St Helen Street
Abingdon-on-Thames OX14 5BP |
The Green Party | Carmen V Lee Yannakakidis (+)
Caitlin Phillpotts (++) |
*In England, if a candidate has requested not to make their home address public, the relevant electoral area in which their home address is situated (or the country if their address is outside the UK) will be provided.
4. The situation of Polling Stations and the description of persons entitled to vote thereat are as follows:
| Situation of Polling Station | Station Number | Ranges of electoral register numbers of persons entitled to vote thereat |
| The Guildhall, Bridge Street, Abingdon, OX14 3HU | V1 | XAC1-1 to XAC1-1146 |
| The Guildhall, Bridge Street, Abingdon, OX14 3HU | V2 | XAC1-1147 to XAC1-2285 |
5. This poll is taken together with the election of a District Councillor.
HealthFest – Another year supporting Abingdon residents
In the Community Committee meeting on the 18th February, the committee acknowledged a report from the Abingdon HealthFest event who received funding in 2025 which helped with financing the event.
The full report can be read in the attachment below.
Statement of Persons Nominated
Vale of White Horse District Council
Election of a Parish Councillor – The following is a statement of persons nominated for election as a Parish Councillor for Abingdon-on-Thames: Abbey Ward
The following people have been or stand nominated for election to this parish.
Ellie Boseley, Labour Party.
Carol Mary Dunne, Liberal Democrats.
Chris Palmer, Local Conservatives.
Luis Enrique Prado, Reform UK
Aidan Thomas Reilly, The Green Party.
A POLL WILL BE TAKEN on 12 March 2026 between the hours of 7am and 10pm.
