Welcome to the September 2026 edition of the Town Council’s newsletter!
Picnic in the Park
Chipping Norton Town Council was delighted to welcome residents of all ages to Picnic in the Park at New Street Play Area on Saturday 22 August.
The free community event featured a variety of activities, including a pop-up skate park, yoga, arts and crafts, Lego building, garden games, live music and an open mic, alongside food and drink from local vendors.
The Town Council would like to thank everyone who attended, as well as the volunteers, performers, activity providers, vendors and community organisations who helped make the day such a success.
We are particularly grateful to Chipping Norton Skatepark Trust for sponsoring the pop-up skate park, and to all those who contributed their time and support throughout the event.
Thank you for helping to create such a wonderful community atmosphere. Please let us know what you thought of the event by filling out a quick survey here: https://forms.gle/ZpyVkYqGx1x9ZFLp9. We look forward to building on the success of Picnic in the Park in the future. 🌳☀️🎵🧺
Nexudus
We’re pleased to announce that our new online booking system, Nexudus, will be going live this month.
The new system will make it easier than ever to view availability, make bookings and manage reservations for Town Hall facilities online. Whether you’re booking a meeting room, community space or regular activity, the process will be quicker and more convenient.
Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for further updates and launch information. We look forward to bringing you this improved service in the coming weeks.
September Spruce-Up
🫧 Our next Spruce-Up session is taking place on Tuesday 8 September, and we’d love your help!
As part of our Keep Chippy Beautiful initiative, volunteers will spend the morning refreshing street furniture, noticeboards and road signs around the town centre. It’s a great opportunity to make a visible difference to our local environment while meeting others in the community.
📅 Tuesday 8 September
⏰ 10:00am to 12:00pm
📍 Meet at the Town Hall Steps
All equipment will be provided, and no previous experience is required.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/E2awyH7Xhckomub66.
Here are some pictures from last time…
Heritage Open Day 2026
We are excited to be holding our first ever Heritage Open Day this September.
Join us on Saturday 12th September throughout the town centre to celebrate the town’s heritage.
What to expect:
- Living History Tours
- Cotswold Sheep
- Museum Exhibitions
- Trinity Room (St. Mary’s Church) Exclusive Opening
- …and more!
Find out more information here: Heritage Open Day – Chipping Norton Town Council
Community Awards 2026
Nominations for the Chipping Norton Community Awards 2026 are still open!
Do you know a local person who goes above and beyond for their community? Nominations for the Chipping Norton Community Awards are still open!
The Chipping Norton Community Awards 2026 will be held on 26th September 2026. The initiative aims to recognise and celebrate the individuals and organisations which make our town special.
The Community Awards will feature the following categories to recognise diverse forms of community contribution:
Mayor’s Civic Award: Recognises an individual’s outstanding service and contributions to the community
Young Person of the Year: Honours a young individual under the age of 21 for exceptional achievements or contributions to society.
The Beacham Award for Sporting Achievement: Celebrates significant accomplishments and excellence in sports.
Organisation/Group of the Year: Acknowledges an organisation or group’s remarkable impact and dedication to community service.
You can nominate people, and find more information, via the following link: Chipping Norton Community Awards 2026 – Chipping Norton
What’s on in the Town Venues
You can see What’s On using the Online Calendars for Glyme Hall and Town Hall below – catch up on what’s happening and the groups you could be joining in and having fun with . Check them out below:
Check out the activities from kid’s dance sessions and exercise for our more mature friends to support groups and more, all happening in Glyme Hall.
Choirs, singing groups, fairs, events, religious groups and so much more – it’s all happening in Town hall – as well as your Banking Hub for Town with Barclays and T.S.B. – take a look to see what you could be joining in with or getting support from.
For more details on any of the above, contact the event organisers directly, and if you need to connect with them, please do email Heidi at events@chippingnorton-tc.gov.uk.
FixMyStreet: Spot It, Report It, Fix It
FixMyStreet.com is a free website that helps you report street problems—like potholes, broken lights, or dog fouling—straight to your local council. No need to know who’s responsible: just drop a pin on the map, describe the issue, and FixMyStreet sends your report to the right place.
Launched in 2007 by UK charity mySociety, it covers the whole country. You can even upload a photo and track what’s been fixed in your area.
Next time you see a problem, report it on 👇
You can contact staff and Councillors here:
Dates for your diary
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