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Play your part in the local elections
Would you like to earn money, meet lots of people and play a key role in our local democracy?
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are looking for people to work as poll clerks at the local elections on Thursday 4 May.
If you sign up, you'll receive £168 for the day, working from 6am until the finish around 10.30pm.
If you or someone you know is interested, please get in touch... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:46 by Chelsey Lordan
Didcot Council Tax Guide Leaflet 2023/24
Please see below a link to a guide to the Town Council element of your council tax for the year 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024.
Didcot Town Council would like to hear your views and any comments you may have on the services provided or what you would like to see in the future. Comments may be emailed to council@didcot.gov.uk, or in writing to Didcot Town Council, Town Council Offices, Britwell Road,... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:54 by Chelsey Lordan
New Voter ID Requirement
From 4 May 2023, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections.
This will apply to:
- Local elections
- Police and Crime Commissioner elections
- UK parliamentary by-elections
- Recall petitions
From October 2023 it will also apply to UK General elections.
If you don't have accepted photo ID, you can apply for a free voter ID document, which is known as a Voter... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:00 by Chelsey Lordan
Citizens Advice recommends Internet-based financial calculators
As you read these paragraphs, multitudes of people in this country are taking stock of their financial positions and finding plenty of reasons for feeling glum. The near future looks bleak with higher and higher food bills, galloping gas and electricity charges, zooming mortgages. But worse comes if we give way to our mood and allow reasonable concerns to be clouded in uncontrollable fears, so it is... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 27 Feb 2023 16:19 by Chelsey Lordan
Free service supports thousands of residents in Oxfordshire with their home energy
Residents in Oxfordshire can benefit from the advice and support of Better Housing Better Health , a service that helps those worrying about their home energy to create warmer, healthier and happier homes. Last year, through the service's free helpline and their free home visit service (BHBH+) – their team of trained advisors helped over 2500 residents with the aim this year to help even more.... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:33 by Chelsey Lordan
The Queen’s Green Canopy Tree Planting
The Queen's Green Canopy (QGC) is a unique tree planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee in 2022. Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, and the wishes of His Majesty The King, the initiative was extended to the end of March 2023.
Didcot Town Council resolved to participate in this initiative and as such, applied to the Trust for Oxfordshire's Environment for a grant.... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 06 Feb 2023 10:00 by Chelsey Lordan
Events at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre
Young and Teen Rangers
Monthly Saturday clubs for young people aged 8-17 years who love wildlife. See the website for upcoming dates and details. £7 per child
Nature Tots
Monthly outdoor nature sessions for toddlers and their carers. Come explore, play and learn. See the website for upcoming dates and details. £7 per child
Adult Weaving Workshop: Willow Bird Feeders
Saturday 11 February; 10am-3:30pm... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 03 Feb 2023 11:49 by Chelsey Lordan
Didcot Town Council has refurbished St Annes Play Park in Fleetmeadow
Didcot Town Council has refurbished St Annes Play Park in Fleetmeadow. The park has some new, exciting pieces of equipment suitable for children under the age of 12.
As with all the Town Council owned/managed Play Parks in Didcot, please do not litter and be aware that dogs are not allowed in the play areas.
Posted: Fri, 03 Feb 2023 10:41 by Chelsey Lordan
New Ability Swing in Loyd Recreation Ground
Didcot Town Council has recently installed a brand-new Ability Swing in Loyd Recreation ground. This swing enables wheelchair users to use a swing, without the need to leave their chair and is only accessible using a RADAR key.
The swing is the first of its kind in Didcot, and only second one in Oxfordshire.
Users are reminded to read and understand all instructions before use.
This swing was part funded... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 02 Feb 2023 10:02 by Chelsey Lordan
Events at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre
Young and Teen Rangers
Monthly Saturday clubs for young people aged 8-17 years who love wildlife. See the website for upcoming dates and details. £7 per child
Nature Tots
Monthly outdoor nature sessions for toddlers and their carers. Come explore, play and learn. See the website for upcoming dates and details. £7 per child
Adult Weaving Workshop: Willow Bird Feeders
Saturday 11 February; 10am-3:30pm... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:48 by Chelsey Lordan
