Latest News Articles Help us - review our Strategic Plan! 17 Jul 2025It’s the ‘what’, ‘how’ and ‘why of the Parish Council Save money on EV cable channel 17 Jul 2025Residents without driveways could be eligible for subsidised EV cable channels from the County Council. County Council report: July 2025 16 Jul 2025As presented to the Parish Council by Cllr Dan Levy from Oxfordshire County Council Thoughts on Dix Pit? 15 Jul 2025The County Council seeks residents' views on the household waste recycling centre (HWRC) network Grants for endangered crafts 11 Jul 2025Apply for a small grant to support your craftsmanship and support our national heritage Village Hall upgrades 8 Jul 2025We've been busy upgrading and improving our super community venue District Council's Local Plan 3 Jul 2025Share your views on key issues in the latest public consultation Eynsham Allotments Open Day 2 Jul 2025Join in the fun on 12 July whether you have a plot or not! Public hearing on net zero for SCGV 25 Jun 2025The District Council will be discussing the updated net zero policy for the Salt Cross Garden Village development Council tax change - share your views 24 Jun 2025The Government is consulting on plans to modernise how we pay council tax Footpath diversion for walker safety 20 Jun 2025We're planning to move a local footpath away from an unstable riverbank County Council report: June 2024 18 Jun 2025As presented to Eynsham Parish Council by County Councillor Dan Levy Apply for a Community Activity Grant 16 Jun 2025Support available for local groups and projects that bring together people Help make Eynsham walk-cycle friendly 12 Jun 2025Councillors help identify potential improvements to local walking and cycling infrastructure Witney-A40 slip-road closures 11 Jun 2025The dates for closures from July 2025 to May 2026 to allow for critical work Utility providers support customers 9 Jun 2025Vulnerable customers can sign up for additional support Making a difference 6 Jun 2025Our Clerk Michelle Legg explains why she relishes her role Proposal for two new councils 5 Jun 2025Share your views on plans for two new councils to cover West Oxfordshire and Berkshire Free family fun! 2 Jun 2025Eynsham's Play & Activity Day returns to the village in July for the usual free fun for all ages Our marvellous new noticeboards! 28 May 2025Money from the District Council has allowed us to buy four new noticeboards for the village Energy Saver App 28 May 2025A free app from the County Council could help households save money on energy costs District Council discuss Botley West 27 May 2025A Committee meeting will discuss and prepare the official response Student Councillors get gardening! 23 May 2025Progress made at the Food Forest Garden Dovehouse Woodland footpath cleared 22 May 2025Our Councillors have made the footpath accessible once again Health Research Showcase 20 May 2025Learn more about the groundbreaking research happening in Oxford Temporary footpath closure 19 May 2025No access for walkers during Siemens testing period Could you be a Councillor? 16 May 2025Access online information and events to help you ensure your voice is heard locally County Council Report: May 2025 14 May 2025As presented to the Parish Council by Cllr Dan Levy of Oxfordshire County Council Improve Eynsham for walkers & cyclers 13 May 2025Help the County Council improve local provision Parish Council gives out grants! 8 May 2025Find out which organisations we've been able to support Feeling floral? 29 Apr 2025Get involved with Eynsham Flower Festival during Carnival weekend Transport Update: April 2025 24 Apr 2025Updates on local transport services Nominate a volunteer 22 Apr 2025OCVA Volunteer Celebration Awards 2025 seeking entrants Share your views on public footpaths 22 Apr 2025Residents can share experiences of public rights of way in a County Council consultation County Council Report: April 2025 16 Apr 2025Presented to the Parish Council by Cllr Dan Levy of Oxfordshire County Council Keen to tell everyone about it? 15 Apr 2025Appropriate use of Eynsham's noticeboards Newland Street immediate closure 14 Apr 2025Part of the street has been closed for emergency repair work Road closures in May 14 Apr 2025Some local closures may impact travel Could you support the bereaved? 10 Apr 2025Hospice seeks local bereavement volunteers Salt Cross net zero policy submitted 8 Apr 2025District Council has submitted an updated net zero policy for review Prepare for some disruption 4 Apr 2025Gigaclear contractors will soon start work in Eynsham Hallmaster helps Eynsham hirers 1 Apr 2025The new online booking system for our venues Play area update 26 Mar 2025Repairs are on-going at two of our local play areas Need emergency financial support? 24 Mar 2025A County Council hardship fund can support those in immediate need Are you ready to vote? 20 Mar 2025Make sure you're registered and have photo ID for County Council elections County Council report: March 2025 19 Mar 2025An update from Cllr Dan Levy as presented to the Parish Council Many hands make light work! 18 Mar 2025A sunny and successful Saturday at the Children's Food Forest Garden in March Update on local governance reform 12 Mar 2025Discussions in March on new Oxfordshire governance structure Thanks for coming! 5 Mar 2025Our Annual Parish Meeting in March was a lively evening! 'Connected' to join Art Trail 5 Mar 2025Local artist and Councillor Andy Goodwin explains more Food Forest Garden springs in 2025 26 Feb 2025Activity so far and a chance to get involved Meet our Clerk: Michelle Legg 24 Feb 2025Find out more about our Clerk in her Q&A Low Carbon Hub events 21 Feb 2025Some local events to help you make your home energy-efficient Immediate footpath closure 20 Feb 2025To be aware of when walking from Eynsham County Council report: February 2025 19 Feb 2025A report from Cllr Dan Levy on County Council activity in the past month Attend discussions on Botley West 18 Feb 2025The District Council will be discussing a response to the development plans Help us create Eynsham Art Trail! 17 Feb 2025Calling local artists and community groups to create public works of art for our village Activity at Eynsham Allotments 11 Feb 2025The 'Call of Nature' project is making great progress Share experiences of urgent care 5 Feb 2025Have you recently needed urgent or emergency healthcare in Oxfordshire? Hurrah for Eynsham! 3 Feb 2025Join us on 4 March for our Annual Parish Meeting. Would a grant help make it happen? 31 Jan 2025Parish Council is accepting grant applications until end Feb Meet our Staff: Sarah Rees 29 Jan 2025A Q&A with our Communications Officer. Our Budget for 2025/26 27 Jan 2025Find out more about the Budget for the next financial year Botley Road to re-open August 2026 24 Jan 2025Network Rail has confirmed a new timeline for the Oxford station work County Council report: January 2025 22 Jan 2025As presented to the Parish Council by Cllr Dan Levy Hospital travel without a car 15 Jan 2025Options for travelling to medical appointments without driving Road closure in January 13 Jan 2025A local road closure to be aware of Local Government Reform 10 Jan 2025What devolution means for Eynsham residents School PTA facilitates summer swims 10 Jan 2025The Community Primary School PTA was one of our successful grant applicants in 2022 Meet a Councillor: Tricia Crowley 8 Jan 2025How well do you know the councillors on your Parish Council? Find out more about Tricia in our Q&A Do you feel unsafe at night? 7 Jan 2025Complete an online survey for the District Council Meet Eynsham's new police constable! 6 Jan 2025PC Hannah Leggott is our ‘bobby on the beat’ District Council pauses Salt Cross 3 Jan 2025Plans on hold for policy discussions with national Government Transport Update: January 2025 2 Jan 2025Local transport news Witney Baby Bank is family lifeline 1 Jan 2025Helping struggling families to access essential supplies County Council report: December 2024 18 Dec 2024An update from Cllr Dan Levy from Oxfordshire County Council, as presented to the Parish Council It's not just for sports! 16 Dec 2024Book the Sports Pavilion for your event or class in 2025 Bin collections over Christmas 13 Dec 2024Collection days will change during the festive period Eynsham to keep our car share EV 11 Dec 2024Following a successful trial, our Co Wheels Car Club vehicle will remain in the village Meet a Co-Opted Member: Mark Zumbhl 5 Dec 2024Mark is a co-opted member of the Planning Committee District Council comes to Eynsham 3 Dec 2024Executive meeting to be held at our Village Hall in December Mill Street closure 2 Dec 2024An immediate road closure has come into force Starting primary school in 2025? 28 Nov 2024Parents need to apply in January for September 2025 intake Horizon Technology Park expansion 26 Nov 2024Residents are invited to review and comment on expansion plans District Council invests in Eynsham 26 Nov 2024Two local 'green' projects receive a funding boost Lighting up Eynsham for Christmas 25 Nov 2024Santa is helping us switch on the lights County Council report: November 2024 20 Nov 2024An update from Cllr Dan Levy of Oxfordshire County Council, presented to the Parish Council in November 2024 Taking care in wintry months 19 Nov 2024Useful tools to help prepare for the winter weather Discuss A40 plans with County Council 18 Nov 2024A public engagement session in Eynsham Have your say on nature recovery 14 Nov 2024The County Council seeks comments on draft local nature recovery plan Are you handy with a hedge? 13 Nov 2024Help NRN with their hedge-planting sessions this winter Let's stop the vandals! 11 Nov 2024Report vandalism and antisocial behaviour to the police Remembrance Day 2024 7 Nov 2024A service will be held on Sunday in Market Square How I became a Councillor: Milly 5 Nov 2024Find out what the process is like – can we tempt you to join us? Sustainable arts and crafts fair 4 Nov 2024Handmade Christmas gifts from Eynsham's artists and makers Autumn Fishponds session 31 Oct 2024Our volunteers gathered for a seasonal tidy-up Free CPR Awareness training 29 Oct 2024Sign up to join a free session in Eynsham Road closure in November 28 Oct 2024A temporary road closure that may impact travel Be seen - be safe! 24 Oct 2024With the clocks changing, don’t forget to consider your visibility to stay safe Funding agreed for A40/Park&Ride 22 Oct 2024The County Council has secured funds for the adapted plans
Planning News 31 May 2016 Draft minutes from last week's Committee meeting are now online, including 3 objections. Draft minutes from last week's Committee meeting, now online, include objections to proposals for 16a Hanborough Close, 7 Acre End Street and 6 Thames Street.