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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
Published on:
03 May 2019
Please see below issued from Oxfordshire County Council:
During May, your Household Waste Recycling Centre will be closing for two days to carry out a deep clean and esential maintenance.
Closing dates:
Alkerton (Banbury) Weds 8 & Thurs 9 May
Ardley (Bicester) Tues 14 & Weds 15 May
Drayton (Abingdon) Thurs 16 & Fri 17 May
Stanford (Faringdon) Tues 21 & Weds 22 May
Oakley Wood (Wallingford) Thurs 23 & Fri 24 May
Redbridge (Oxford) Weds 29 & Thurs 30 May
Full details can be found at www.... more
Partner:
Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council
Published on:
03 May 2019
Please see below issued from Oxfordshire County Council:
During May, your Household Waste Recycling Centre will be closing for two days to carry out a deep clean and esential maintenance.
Closing dates:
Alkerton (Banbury) Weds 8 & Thurs 9 May
Ardley (Bicester) Tues 14 & Weds 15 May
Drayton (Abingdon) Thurs 16 & Fri 17 May
Stanford (Faringdon) Tues 21 & Weds 22 May
Oakley Wood (Wallingford) Thurs 23 & Fri 24 May
Redbridge (Oxford) Weds 29 & Thurs 30 May
Full details can be found at www.... more
Partner:
Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council
Published on:
09 Apr 2019
Abingdon Environmental Activity Notice Board
Do you have an interesting Eco event coming up?
Do you have a local ‘environmental news’ story that could be shared?
Leave an A4 or smaller sheet with details at the gallery reception desk and we will try to make space on the board for you.
Category:
Arts & Culture, Heritage, Market Place, Sports & Leisure
Partner:
Abingdon County Hall Museum
Published on:
09 Apr 2019
Local Elections 2019
On Thursday 2 May, people over the age of 18 will be able to vote in local elections in the Vale of White Horse.
You will be able to vote for a district councillor and, in some places, you will also get to vote for a town or parish councillor.
Voter registration
To vote on 2 May, you need to be registered by Friday 12 April. Anyone who isn't registered at their current address should visit gov.uk/register-to-vote to ensure they are eligible to vote.
Polling cards
If you registered to vote by 8 March 2019, you should receive their poll card by Monday 8 April – if you... more
Partner:
Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council
Published on:
05 Apr 2019
It is that time of year again when Tickets go on sale for the popular Music in the Park event organised by Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council.
Wristbands for this year’s event will be on sale from Monday 8th April in the Abbey Cinema, Guildhall. Wristbands will cost £10 for adults and £5 for children. Under 5's are free but will need a band for entry. No concessions.
Tickets are available online via the Abbey Cinemas Website and to purchase directly in The Abbey Cinema located in the Guildhall, Abingdon. Opening Hours: 10:00am - 9:00 pm Daily. (Payment Via Card only).
Please note this is a... more
Category:
Outdoors, Town Administration
Partner:
Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council
Published on:
04 Apr 2019
The compost give-away is back! The compost give-away event is happening on Saturday 11th May at Milton Park (please note the change of location). This is usually a very popular event where you can fill up your box, bag or container with locally produced compost for free.
Partner:
Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council
