Welcome to the April 2026 edition of the Town Council’s newsletter!
Flag-flying at the Millennium Garden
This month we flew the Suffrage flag to celebrate International Women’s Day (Sunday 8th March).
Additionally, on Tuesday 24th March, Chipping Norton Town Council and the Chippy Amnesty group proudly raised the Human Rights Flag. The occasion commemorated the International Day for the Right to Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims.
Keep Chippy Beautiful – The Big Spring Clean Up!
Our first ‘Big Clean-up’ litter pick event of the year was held on Saturday, 21st March. We were joined by a lovely group of 24 volunteers to Keep Chippy Beautiful!
We were lucky to have the sun shining down on us as volunteers of all ages came together to clean up streets all over Chippy.
A massive thank you to everyone who turned up to play their part in keeping our town beautiful. 
Keep an eye on our website and socials for any updates on our future litter picking events!
Rusty Riders returns
Rusty Riders had their first event of the year on Saturday, 14th March. The events involve:
– a bike safety check
– proficiency assessment and coaching
– guided road ride
Anyone is welcome – the events are designed to cater to people who are either new to cycling or considering a return to the saddle after a hiatus.
They happen on the second Saturday of every month and begin at 10am at the Leisure Centre.
Next event: Saturday, 11th April, 10:00am
Coming Up: Charity Quiz Night
In collaboration with the Chippy Larder, we will be hosting a charity quiz night to raise money for their Children’s Book Project.
Chipping Norton Town HallFriday 24th April
Doors open 7:00pm, quiz starts 7:30pm
£6 per person, teams of 2-6 players (age 16+)
What to expect: a varied range of exciting quiz rounds, prizes for winning teams, a raffle, drinks and snacks on sale and a good bit of friendly competition!
Buy your tickets now following the link below:
https://wegottickets.com/f/17622
Annual Meeting of the Town
📅Monday, 27th April
⏰ 7:00pm
📃 Theme: “Town Development”
We would like to feed in to the Local Plan 2043 process and better understand what residents want considering the incoming planning applications and developments in the town.
There will be a Q&A session but only questions received in advance will be able to be addressed – if you have any questions please email them to townclerk@chippingnorton-tc.gov.uk.
Job Vacancies
- William Fowler Allotment Trust will also soon be recruiting for an Allotment Administrator
For full details please check out our vacancies page: Job Vacancies – Chipping Norton Town Council.
Have your say!
What are your thoughts on Chippy’s parks?
This survey aims to understand how often residents use local parks and play areas, whether the equipment meets their needs, and what improvements could be made. The results will help guide future investment and maintenance decisions.
Share your thoughts here: Chipping Norton Parks and Play Areas
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, or follow the Town Hall Facebook Page to see public events that have been listed:
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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