Welcome to the August 2025 edition of the Town Council’s newsletter.
Town Councillor Vacancy
There is one Councillor vacancy for Chipping Norton Town Council which will be considered for co-option at the Full Council meeting on the 13th October 2025.
Keep Chippy Beautiful – Big Clean-up Day, Saturday 9th August
Join us outside the Town Hall on Saturday, 9th August at 10:00 AM for our next community clean-up event!
Rally your family, friends, and neighbours—every pair of hands makes a difference. Whether you’re free for just an hour or can stay the whole morning, your time and energy are truly appreciated. Don’t forget to bring some gloves; we’ll provide the rest.
Let’s join forces to brighten up Chippy and show some love to the spaces we share.
Click here to sign up for this Big Clean-Up Day and for future events:
Oxfordshire Tobacco Control Strategy 2026 – 2030 Consultation
Oxfordshire County Council would like your feedback on the draft Oxfordshire tobacco control strategy 2026 – 2030.
Smoking is one of the main causes of serious illness and early death, both across the country and here in Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire County Council are updating their Oxfordshire Tobacco Control Strategy for 2026–2030. This new version builds on their previous work and sets out what they plan to do next.
They would like to encourage all people living and working in Oxfordshire to take a few moments to complete the Public Consultation survey on Let’s Talk Oxfordshire website. It should take 10-15 minutes to complete and closes on 10th August 2025.
Our Community Venues
Chipping Norton Pride 2025 – From Chippy With Love
Chipping Norton Pride returned on Saturday 26 July 2025, organised by the dedicated volunteers at Chipping Norton Pride, and supported by Chipping Norton Town Council through event guidance, oversight, and first‑aid provision (fortunately not required on the day – the event took place with excellent safety measures in place!).
This year’s Pride kicked off at 11:30 am with live performances and DJs, a Pride Market showcasing local artisans alongside food and drink stalls. It drew the community together in a spirit of celebration under this year’s theme: “From Chippy with Love”.
Family-friendly and vibrant, the festival closed at 4:30 pm, while the after‑party at the Town Hall from 7 pm until late added an extra splash of colour and fun into the evening.
The Town Council is proud to have played a supporting role, ensuring a safe, well‑run event that celebrated inclusion, diversity, and community spirit in Chippy.
🕯 VJ Day 80th Anniversary Candlelight Vigil – Thursday 15th August 2025
Join us at sunset on Friday 15th August on the steps of Chipping Norton Town Hall for a moving candlelight vigil to mark 80 years since Victory over Japan Day.
The vigil will begin as dusk falls, with 100 candle jars lighting the steps. Community members are invited to take a candle and stand in its place as we reflect together on the end of WWII and the lives affected.
The short ceremony will include:
- A speech from the Mayor of Chipping Norton
- Two poetry readings — one from 1945, and one reflecting on modern-day conflicts
- A moment of shared silence
This simple, heartfelt tribute will last around 20 minutes, and all are welcome to attend.
Let us gather in peace and gratitude as we remember — and hope.
🏆 Nominations Open: Chipping Norton Community Awards 2025
It’s time to shine a light on Chippy’s unsung heroes!
Nominations are now open for this year’s Chipping Norton Community Awards, taking place at the Town Hall on Friday 26th September 2025.
If you know someone — or a group — making a real difference in our community, nominate them today.
🏅 Award categories:
- Mayor’s Civic Award – for outstanding local contribution
- Young Person of the Year – celebrating exceptional young talent
- The Beacham Award for Sporting Achievement
- Organisation/Group of the Year
Nomination deadline: Friday 22nd August at 5pm
📩 Submit your nomination online at:
www.chippingnorton-tc.gov.uk/community-awards
Let’s celebrate those who go the extra mile to make Chipping Norton the town we’re proud to call home.
What’s on in the Town Venues
You can see What’s On at 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 events@chippingnorton-tc.gov.uk.
Flag-flying at the Millennium Garden
In July we flew:
The NHS Flag on Saturday 5th July:
Pride Progress Flag on Saturday 26th July:
This month we will be flying the The RAF Ensign Flag:
You can contact staff and Councillors here:
Dates for your diary
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