ALL THE LATEST TOWN COUNCIL NEWS, EVENTS AND COMPETITIONS

For a full list of what's on this year, please see the events page

Central Witney road closures and bus diversions

 15 Feb - 2 Apr 2010

From 15th February there will be road works in Witney Market Square, and from 22nd February Corn Street will also be closed.  The main picking up bus stop outside Barclays Bank will be out of action from 15th February.

     

Click for maps showing the Suspended Parking and Road Closure areas
and for a map showing the Diversion Route (these will open in a new window).

From 15th February the following changes will be effective:
Worths service 69 towards Charlbury will operate non-stop from Sainsburys to the stop at the bottom of the High Street, just past Welch Way.  
Stagecoach services to and from Oxford will operate via Welch Way and use the stops at the bottom of the High Street.
RH Transport Services X15 and 243 will depart from the temporary stop in Langdale Gate and enter/leave the Town centre via Welch Way in both directions. Services X9 (also Worths 69) will not be able to pick up here and passengers should use the stop in the lower High Street near Welch Way. RH service X15 to Common Leys campus will also have to start from the lower High Street.
The works are due to finish on or around 2 April.
Affected Stops:
Witney, Bus Garage
Witney, Corn Street Butchers Arms
Witney, Market Square
Witney, High Street Church
Witney, High Street Windrush Court

The Mayor's Firewalk

Firewalk Poster

On the evening of Thursday March 11th Witney’s Town Mayor, Councillor James Mills and Witney’s Team Rector, Rev’d Toby Wright, will be performing a FIREWALK in the Market Square in Witney.

They will be raising money for the Mayor’s chosen charities; Helen and Douglas House and Base 33.

For more information on how to take part or sponsor others please contact Sue Partlett at the town Hall on 01993 777821 or email her sue.partlett@witney-tc.gov.uk 

A Perfect Blanket of Snow

       

Witney at 9.30 on a Wednesday Morning. The recent snowfall offered some wonderful opportunities for photography and capturing some of Witney's landmarks in a very different light. The downside of course, was that many businesses and schools were closed as staff struggled with journeys to work.

  • Remember to check on your neighbours to see that they are coping, particularly if they are elderly, disabled or have small children.

  • This is especially important in the event of a power outage.

  • You could be of help if you are making a journey to the shops as they may be unable to go themselves and a pint of milk or a loaf of bread might be very welcome indeed.

  • If you are going out dress warmly with plenty of layers and make sure someone knows where you are going.

  • Keep up to date with traffic , road conditions and weather reports on local radio and heed any warnings to drivers about unnecessary journeys.

  • Ensure you have good visibility for driving and clear all your windows thoroughly.

  • Equip your car with plenty of fuel, blankets, a mobile phone and charger and some food and drink to keep you going if you do get stranded.

  • Only call the emergency services in a genuine emergency where a life is at risk or there is grave danger.

  • Never risk walking on frozen ponds, rivers or lakes. Ice can appear deceptively thick!
     

OTHER COLD WEATHER NEWS AND ADVICE

New dates for Christmas tree chipping
West Oxfordshire District Council's  FREE tree chipping service has been put back for one week until the 16th and 17th January (weather permitting)

Highways - Road and Pavement Gritting

Unfortunately, Witney Town Council do not have access to grit or salt for any public areas but West Oxfordshire District Council are assisting Oxfordshire County Council with clearing snow on pavements and main walkways in the town centres.

 

HELP YOUR NEIGHBOURS
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Witney has a new Councillor

Councillor Clive Knowles, was co-opted on to the council at the end of last year. He will be representing the North Ward.

 

Christmas Lights Switch-On 2009

Click here for excellent newsreel coverage of the event, courtesy of John Richards at Screen At The Square, Witney

 

Thousands of revellers packed the Market Square for the Christmas Lights Switch On event.
The evening included some great entertainment and special guests. A stilt walking Fairy and Christmas Tree and a roller skating Christmas Pudding helped Father Christmas entertain the crowds.

There was music from the Oxford Caledonian Pipes and Drums and The Witney Town Band along with Voice Box and the Sanctuary in Music singers.

             

Town Mayor, James Mills, was joined on Stage by The Right Hon David Cameron MP and new team Rector of St Mary's Church, Toby Wright. Father Christmas and this year's Winter Princess, 10 year old Eleanor Scammell were also on hand to assist MC, Martin Cornish with the proceedings.

            

The winners of the Town Council School's Christmas Competitions were awarded their prizes along with the winners of the best Christmas Displays.

                                     

David Cameron gave a short but rousing speech before switching on the lights, counted down by an enthusiastic crowd.

The fine weather held so that everyone made the most of a cold, clear night exploring all that the market square had to offer including the entertainers, charity stalls, real live reindeer and displays of vintage vehicles.

                                      

  We'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped out on the night to make the event so special!!

Changes to create more longer stay parking in Witney

West Oxfordshire District Council is extending the parking time limit of some spaces at Witney’s new Marriotts Walk multi-storey car park. 

The Council has taken on board requests from people who want to stay longer in Witney and is changing the parking limit from 3 to 5 hours for 150 spaces - a quarter of the overall car park spaces available. They are on the car park’s two upper floors.

The remaining spaces will continue to have a three-hour parking limit and, as with all Council-owned car parks, parking at Marriotts remains free.

 The changes will come into force on Friday 4th December and are applicable between 8am and 6pm. After 6pm there are no parking time restrictions, as has been the case since the car park opened at the end of October. The car park closes at 1am daily and re-opens again at 7am. 

PRESS RELEASE - Provision of Allotments - July 2009

 

 
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