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Published on:
05 Jul 2019
Abingdon Flood Defences - Proposals for Temporary Flood Barrier
Abingdon Town Council has organised a meeting with the Environment Agency (EA) at which the EA will update residents on their work in relation to Abingdon Flood Defences and outline their proposals for a temporary flood barrier. The meeting will take place in the Roysse Room at 7pm on Thursday 18th July 2019.
Chair of the Council’s Planning, Consultations and Highways Committee, Cllr Jeanette Halliday, stated “Many residents were badly affected by flooding in 2007 and with the climate emergency this is likely to get worse. The... more
Category:
Outdoors, Town Administration
Partner:
Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council
Published on:
01 Jul 2019
Just a reminder that during hot weather it is important to consider the welfare of your pets.
Please see below a link with some advice from the RSPCA about keeping pets cool in the hot weather:
https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/seasonal/summer
They also provide some information about the dangers of dogs in cars and what to do if you come across this:
https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/dogs/health/dogsinhotcars
Category:
Town Administration
Partner:
Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council
Published on:
21 Jun 2019
Britain’s newest Pride comes to Britain’s oldest town on Saturday 22nd June 2019.
Abingdon Pride takes place on Saturday 22nd June and will include:
Entertainment and stalls on the Market Place from 10am to 5pm. The programme has now been finalised:
10:00 AM - Opening of Pride by the Mayor of Abingdon, Cllr Charlie Birks and Layla Moran, MP for Oxford West & Abingdon
11:00 AM– Welcome from Layla Moran MP
11:10 AM – Andy Robbins
11:35 AM – Ashnah dance
12:00 PM – Christopher Caul
12:35 PM – Ashnah Dance
1:00 PM – Horatio kuppa T and the Zeppelin Crew
2:00 PM – Attitude Dance
2:15 PM –... more
Category:
Town Administration
Partner:
Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council
Published on:
14 Jun 2019
Please note, now that the fishing season is nearly here, that it is essential for all anglers to carry a permit to fish the town waters.
To get a fishing permit please call in to the Information Centre which is located in Abingdon Museum between 10.00 am and 3.00 pm Tuesday to Saturday.
You MUST obtain a fishing permit tomorrow if you would like to fish the first day of the Season on Sunday.
You must also have an Environment Agency rod licence to fish. For more infomration on a Rod Licences please click here.
Partner:
Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council
Published on:
31 May 2019
With 1 day to go it’s time to get excited about this year’s Fun and Music in the Park events and to confirm times so you all know exactly when to come on down and join us for an exciting day!
The daytime event, Fun in the Park, runs from 10.30 AM to 3.30 PM and is free - just walk in and enjoy the many kid’s activities and food stalls available!
This year’s Music in the Park then takes place in the evening from 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM, with local bands to enjoy and concluding with the usual Proms Concert by Abingdon Town Band and a Grand Firework Display.
We look forward to seeing you all there!
Partner:
Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council
Published on:
28 May 2019
With less than a week to go until this years Music in the Park event the countdown is on! And rumour has it even the warm weather has got its ticket!
So make sure you get yours as soon as possible so you don’t miss out!
Please also see the terms and conditions here which include no glass bottles or BBQs.
This year promises to be as good as ever with music from Local bands; Nevada, Fallen Angels, The Voodoo Penguins and Hope & Glory.
Concluding with the usual Proms Concert by Abingdon Town Band and a Grand Firework Display.
Throughout the evening there will be local Food Vans and Bars... more
Partner:
Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council
Published on:
20 May 2019
Job opportunities at the European parliamentary elections
The Vale of White Horse District Council are currently appointing staff to work at polling stations for the European parliamentary elections on Thursday 23 May.
Please click here to find out more.
Please note, applications for Count Assistants on Sunday 26 May have now closed and we will contact the successful applicants shortly.
Eligibility
To work in a polling station or at the count you must be over 18.
If successful, before you start working, you will need to provide either:
your valid passport, or
your birth certificate and... more
Category:
Arts & Culture
Partner:
Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council
Published on:
17 May 2019
With just over 2 weeks to go until our popular Music in the Park event make sure you get your tickets as soon as possible so you don’t miss out!
This year promises to be as good as ever with music from Local bands; Nevada, Fallen Angels, The Voodoo Penguins and Hope & Glory.
Concluding with the usual Proms Concert by Abingdon Town Band and a Grand Firework Display.
Throughout the evening there will be local Food Vans and Bars serving a range of food and drink for you to enjoy.
This year’s Music in the Park takes place in the evening of Saturday 1st June at 4:30pm, following on from the... more
Category:
Outdoors
Partner:
Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council
Published on:
09 May 2019
The Annual Mayor Making ceremony and Annual Council meeting will take place in the Abbey Hall, the Guildhall on Monday 13th May 2019 at 7pm (doors open - 6.30pm, arrive early to secure a seat).
All are invited and very wecome to this important event. This marks the start of the four year term of the Council elected on 2nd May and the investiture of the Mayor of Abingdon, a post which has been filled by the town since 1556.
After the meeting there will be an opportunity to meet the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor and Councillors.
Please click here to view the agenda for the meeting.
Category:
Heritage, Town Administration
Partner:
Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council
Published on:
04 May 2019
Local elections took place on Thursday 2nd May 2019.
Abingdon Town Council Following the elections the ruling group on the Council are the Liberal Democrats. The political composition of the Council in terms of numbers of Councillors, is as follows:
Liberal Democrat - 18 (+10)
Green - 1 (+1)
Conservative - 0 (-10)
Independent - 0 (-1)
The detailed results by area (ward) of the town, may be found by clicking here.
By law the Councillors elected on 2nd May will take office on Tuesday 7th May. The Town Councillor pages will be updated that day.
The Councillors elected will serve for the next... more
Category:
Town Administration
Partner:
Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council
