Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council

02/09/2026

Do you follow the Abingdon County Hall Museum? They have wonderful exhibitions, events and competitions running throughout the year.

Make sure to follow for all the latest updates.

Submission deadline 7th September 2026
Abingdon Museum invites local artists, photographers, content makers and creatives to submit artworks, photos, video or mixed media for an exhibition about the natural environment around Abingdon in a changing climate. We want to create a snapshot of our wildlife and wild spaces in 2026, through spring into autumn.

All works must be 2 dimensional. Send in photos of your work to [email protected], we have limited space to exhibit works in the Museum gallery but we will present all submissions via social media and digital gallery channels during the exhibition.

Exhibition dates 3 October to 23 December 2026

In partnership with local groups; One Planet Abingdon, Abingdon Carbon Cutters, Abingdon Naturalists Society, Green Gym & Abingdon Camera Club.
Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council

28/08/2026

Buses have changed in Abingdon!

28/08/2026

The Information Centre and the Town Council offices will be closed for the bank holiday Monday on the 31st August.

We will re-open on Tuesday 01st September

24/08/2026

Join us for the launch of Abingdon against Domestic Abuse (AaDA) on Tuesday 15th September 2026, beginning at 6:00 pm.

AaDA is a new community initiative with a vision to create a town where all forms of domestic abuse are recognised early, challenged safely, and responded to with compassion, understanding, and with accessible local services.

The evening will include a presentation on AaDA, contributions from key partners and local people with lived experience. Followed by a Q&A session and an opportunity for you to tell us about your thoughts on the plans.

There will also be an opportunity to view and comment on the posters and logos created for AaDA by acclaimed artist and supporter Geoff Dunbar.

After the presentations, there will be a screening of The Burning Bed, the 1984 film that helped transform public understanding of domestic abuse and bring the issue into mainstream discussion.

Abingdon Town Council and the Abbey Cinema are kindly supporting this event.

Everyone is welcome to join us for this significant evening of reflection, learning, and community action.

You can book tickets here - https://theabbey.ac/web?film=6a85b45a9ad4c4148e7a12f7

24/08/2026

Thank you to the Abingdon blog for the write up on the 70 year anniversary event celebrating 70 years of being twinned with Argentan.

Thank you to the Abingdon and District Twin Towns Society for working with the Town Council to organise this celebration.

70 Years of Friendship Between Abingdon and Argentan 4 Replies Abingdon welcomed over 40 visitors from Argentan in Normandy today (Saturday 22nd August 2026) as the two towns celebrated 70 years of friendship and twinning. The anniversary celebrations began in the Roysse Room at the Guildhall, where...

21/08/2026

🌳 A little refresh at River Close Play Area! 🌿

We’ve been giving River Close Play Area a bit of a refresh, creating a brighter, more open and welcoming space for local families to enjoy.

As part of the improvements, new shrubs and planting have been introduced to bring some fresh greenery back into the space. 🌱

It might seem like a small change, but improving our green spaces is all about creating places that feel pleasant, cared for and enjoyable for the whole community.

We’re looking forward to seeing the new planting grow and flourish over the coming months!

📍 River Close Play Area, Abingdon

20/08/2026

Please note the Town Council offices and the Visitor Information Centre will close at 3pm today (20th August).

19/08/2026

ABINGDON-ON-THAMES TOWN COUNCIL

DUNMORE PARISH WARD

NOTICE OF CASUAL VACANCY

Public notice is hereby given that due to the death of Councillor MARGARET CRICK
A vacancy exists in the office of Town Councillor for Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council (Dunmore Ward)

The vacancy will be filled by election if, within fourteen working days of the date of this notice, any ten local government electors for the said town/parish ward** submit a written request to the Returning Officer, Vale of White Horse District Council, Abbey House, Abbey Close, Abingdon, OX14 3JE.

In computing these fourteen days mentioned above you disregard a Saturday or Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a bank holiday or a day appointed for Public Thanksgiving or Mourning.

If no such request is made the vacancy will be filled by co-option by the Town Council.

Dated 19th August 2026

Signed Cherie Carruthers (Town Clerk)

19/08/2026

One of Abingdon's unique and community based assets has some exciting news to share!

17/08/2026

Vacancy for Project Manager: Community & Business Engagement – Maternity Cover

Fixed Term Contract until 31 December 2027 (36.5 hours per week)

Salary Scale: LC3; SCP 29 – 32 (£39,862 – 42,839 per annum) pay award pending
Local Government Pension Scheme

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced person to join our dedicated Council team as Project Manager: Community & Business Engagement. The post holder will be responsible for implementing the recommendations from the Town Council’s Strategic Plan focusing on the Community. This will require working closely with the other Project Manager, Place and Properties to ensure projects and activities are complementary. The post holder will engage and work with public, private and voluntary stakeholders, acting as the key point of contact for Community projects and activities, and taking responsibility for liaison with other key agencies, giving particular importance to working with local businesses to generate a stakeholder partnership, arranging regular networking forums.
In addition, the role will include primary responsibility for the delivering the council’s programme of community and civic events.

This is a varied and interesting role, with significant interaction with members of the public and Councillors. The successful candidate will have had substantial previous experience and a proven record of community and business engagement, managing staff, committee administration and be confident and credible in dealing with others. Previous service in the public sector would be an advantage but is not essential.

If you wish to have an informal chat about this post, please call the Town Clerk Cherie Carruthers on 01235 522642.
Applications should be submitted on the official application form which can be found here

Please return by the closing date indicated below to [email protected] or post to: Town Clerk, Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council, Roysse Court, Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxon OX14 3HU.

The closing date for applications is 25th September 2026, and it is expected that interviews will be held during the week commencing 28th September 2026.