Latest News Articles Starting primary school next year? 28 Nov 2024Parents can now apply 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 Zero-carbon energy system for Eynsham 22 Oct 2024A community action plan could help West Oxfordshire communities reduce carbon How do I dispose of this? 18 Oct 2024An online tool advises on how best to dispose, repair or recycle household waste locally Homes suitable for the future 16 Oct 2024Local residents submit paper to Government planning consultation Supporting Eynsham allotments 14 Oct 2024A crowdfund has been set up to raise money for improvements Grants for SMEs to be ‘greener’ 11 Oct 2024District Council grant scheme will support small and medium-sized businesses Latest news on bus services 10 Oct 2024Points raised at the October Witney Bus Users Meeting Cllr Carl on 'wearing two hats' 7 Oct 2024Being both a District and a Parish Councillor Rotary Club Quiz Night 1 Oct 2024An evening of quizzing to raise funds for charity Road closure in October 30 Sep 2024A local road closure that may impact travel Space for all at the Village Hall 27 Sep 2024Eynsham Village Hall provides great spaces for our community to use Beware of scam emails 24 Sep 2024Parish Council email fraud – be vigilant County Council report: September 2024 23 Sep 2024An update from Cllr Dan Levy of Oxfordshire County Council presented to the Parish Council in September 2024 Councillors join in the Apple Day fun 12 Sep 2024Our Councillors are getting involved with the Apple Day and Green Festival Remembering Nan at Monday Club 9 Sep 2024Our staff member Steph volunteered at Eynsham’s Monday Club Dix Pit temporary closure 6 Sep 2024Our local household waste recycling centre will be closed for 2 days Queen Street closure 29 Aug 2024Immediate temporary road closure for gas pipe fix Get your covid and flu vaccinations 28 Aug 2024Local vaccination clinics in October and November Newlands Inn planning appeal 27 Aug 2024The appeal is being held in September and is open to public attendance Multiple road closures in September 19 Aug 2024A number of temporary closures/restrictions that could impact travel for residents Don't miss out on free childcare 13 Aug 2024Apply before the end of August for the additional free hours August transport update 8 Aug 2024Travel and transport news for residents Meet a Co-Opted Member: Jon Bright 5 Aug 2024Find out more about Jon, a co-opted member of the Planning Committee, in his Q&A. New footpath to Skatepark 1 Aug 2024The creation of the new path will involve a 4-week closure of nearby car park Improved lighting at Village Hall 30 Jul 2024Landfill communities grant funds energy-efficiency boost What's co-option? 29 Jul 2024Local expertise to support Council decisions Funding community resilience/net zero 22 Jul 2024Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks has grants available Barnard Gate bridge closure 17 Jul 2024An extended closure of Barnard Gate Bridge may cause travel disruption Tune in to WRFM! 3 Jul 2024Listen out for Eynsham on this local community radio station Back Lane closure in July 1 Jul 2024Eynsham’s Back Lane to be closed temporarily for critical works Free bus services for Carnival 28 Jun 2024First and Last Mile will be running free bus services Countryside and Environment Hustings 26 Jun 2024Hear local parliamentary candidates talk about their party's approach Botley West Solar Farm consultation 24 Jun 2024A targeted consultation is now open on plans for the solar farm Ensure your views are heard locally 21 Jun 2024Sign up to share your views on issues with the County and District Councils Enjoy water safely this summer 17 Jun 2024The Royal Life Saving Society UK has useful advice for staying safe in the water Back Lane closures in June 6 Jun 2024Eynsham’s Back Lane to be closed temporarily for pipe works Parish Council staff volunteering 4 Jun 2024New policy encourages staff to volunteer in the local community Eynsham Play and Activity Day 2024 28 May 2024OPA’s popular, free activity day returns County Council report: May 2024 23 May 2024An update from Cllr Dan Levy of Oxfordshire County Council presented to the Parish Council in May 2024 District Council Report: May 2024 23 May 2024Update from Cllrs Dan Levy, Andy Goodwin and Carl Rylett of West Oxfordshire District Council, presented to the Parish Council Vacancy: Clerk to the Council 20 May 2024We're seeking a new Clerk How's the river today? 16 May 2024A useful portal for swimmers and paddlers to check local conditions Cold War thriller hits Eynsham stage 13 May 2024The Bartholomew Players latest play has an award-winning director Cruiser Award for local skateboarders 10 May 2024Local coach runs courses for new national accreditation Biodiversity-boosting mower 8 May 2024Improving Eynsham’s green spaces with new equipment Need urgent medical treatment? 1 May 2024If it's not a life-threatening emergency, seek care away from A&E Utility providers support customers 22 Apr 2024Vulnerable customers can sign up for additional support County Council Report: April 2024 16 Apr 2024An update from Cllr Dan Levy of Oxfordshire County Council presented to the Parish Council in April 2024 Road closures in May 16 Apr 2024Temporary closures that may impact local travel Thames Valley Flood Scheme 10 Apr 2024Sign up to learn more about plans to reduce local flood risk Talk travel with the County Council 8 Apr 2024During April residents can attend a focus group to talk about their local travel experiences Our Budget for 2024/25 4 Apr 2024We’d like to explain what is changing and why Sunshine for Fishponds session 3 Apr 2024Our second Working Party session made progress under blue skies Meet our Staff: Richard Wilkins 18 Mar 2024Find out more about our Deputy Clerk Road closure in April 15 Mar 2024A local road closure that could disrupt travel What's going on with the trees? 11 Mar 2024Residents may notice some activity during March Immediate road closure 11 Mar 2024A closure that may impact residents' travel More time to try our EV Car Club 11 Mar 2024The Co Wheels EV Car Club scheme has been extended County Council Annual Report 2024 6 Mar 2024An update from Cllr Dan Levy District Council Annual Report 2024 5 Mar 2024An update from Cllrs Dan Levy, Andy Goodwin and Carl Rylett Meet a Councillor: Ann Partlett 27 Feb 2024How well do you know your local Councillors? Find out more about Ann in our quick Q&A. Join us to talk Eynsham! 22 Feb 2024The Annual Parish Meeting is happening in March – all are welcome Salt Cross judicial success 21 Feb 2024Verdict rules Planning Inspectorate was wrong to water down net-zero targets County Council report: February 2024 20 Feb 2024Submitted to the Parish Council by Cllr Dan Levy, Oxfordshire County Council, in February A40 closure in February 19 Feb 2024An overnight closure that could impact residents’ journeys Road closure in March 14 Feb 2024An upcoming temporary road closure to be aware of Encouraging data from Eynsham's EV 7 Feb 2024An update from the Co Wheels pilot Meet our Clerk: Katherine Doughty 5 Feb 2024Find out more about Katherine in her Q&A Progress at Abbey Fishponds 31 Jan 2024A successful session with the next planned for March Help to create a wildlife corridor 24 Jan 2024Nature Recovery Network planting event on 27 January Trees at risk 22 Jan 2024Urging caution for Eynsham residents following Storm Isha Old Witney Road Traffic Calming 18 Jan 2024County Council consultation seeks views on Eynsham plans Meet a Councillor: Ross Macken 18 Jan 2024How well do you know our Parish Councillors? Meet Chair Ross Macken in his Q&A. County Council report: January 2024 17 Jan 2024Submitted to the Parish Council by Cllr Dan Levy, Oxfordshire County Council, in January Higher charges to disrupt busy roads? 11 Jan 2024Consultation on County Council’s Lane Rental Scheme Gloves and wellies ready! 8 Jan 2024There’s still time to join the Fishponds Working Party Be prepared, whatever the weather 5 Jan 2024Monitor local issues due to winter weather via County Council webpage Keen to tell everyone about it? 3 Jan 2024Appropriate use of Eynsham's noticeboards Merry Christmas! 22 Dec 2023Wishing all our residents an enjoyable festive break Christmas bin collections 21 Dec 2023Changes to bin collection days over the festive period District Council Report: Dec 2023 20 Dec 2023Submitted to the Parish Council by Cllrs Carl Rylett, Andy Goodwin and Dan Levy of West Oxfordshire District Council, in Dec County Council report: December 2023 20 Dec 2023Submitted to the Parish Council by Cllr Dan Levy, Oxfordshire County Council, in December Road closures in January 19 Dec 2023Temporary closures which may impact residents
New Circular Walk 29 Sep 1994 A “leisurely half-hour stroll” linking the old railway line and Chilbridge Road opened up today - all credit to Sue Chapman Sue Chapman's campaign for a circular footpath exploiting the old railway line took her into the fastness of County Hall; here she leads Eynsham Morris at the official opening. This story is reproduced from the Witney Gazette.