Welcome to the September 2025 edition of the Town Council’s newsletter.
Shining a Light on Our Grounds Maintenance Team
We’re proud to spotlight our in-house Grounds Maintenance Team, whose dedication has kept Chipping Norton’s open spaces looking clean, safe, and welcoming.
From the cemetery & closed church-yard, to our playparks and the Millennium Gardens, their work ensures these cherished areas remain places the whole community can enjoy.
Their efforts have not gone unnoticed. One local resident recently shared:
“I’d like to compliment the man, don’t know his name, who currently mows and strims the grass in the Worcester Road Cemetery. As a frequent visitor to the cemetery—my late wife, various family members and friends are buried there—it’s years since I have seen the cemetery looking so tidy and smart. Well done, that man.”
Have your say!
Did you know that we operate a friendly face-to-face service at the Guildhall from 9am-1pm on weekdays?
We are looking to improve our services to allow more people to access help – this may mean extending our opening hours or moving to a more recognisable location such as the Town Hall.
Please fill in the short survey below to let us know 👇
Keep Chippy Beautiful – The Big Autumn Clean Up!
Our next ‘Big Clean-up’ litter pick event will be held on Saturday 27th September from 10am-Midday. Meeting on the steps of Chipping Norton Town Hall.
If you would like to take part please sign up here:
Our Community Venues
VJ Day 80th Anniversary – 15th August 2025
Chipping Norton Town Council held a Candlelight Vigil on 15th August 2025 to commemorate the end of the war on Victory in Japan Day.
100 Candles of remembrance were displayed across the Town Hall steps, and the fallen from Chipping Norton were remembered with a candle of their own, for people to view, and pay their respects. Thank you to the community who came to pay their respects, joining the Royal British Legion following their own service at the Chipping Norton War Memorial, to hear speeches and poetry readings from Mayor Sandra Coleman and Councillor Mike Cahill. The Kings speech from the day, glowed on the Town Hall wall, and hearing his words resonating through Topside was moving and emotional for all who attended.
It was wonderful to share a heartfelt moment, as we held candles and reflected together, gathered in thoughts of peace and hope.
Chipping Norton Community Awards 2025 – Celebrating Our Local Heroes
Nominations Closed and Winners Have been selected!
We’ve been blown away by the response to this year’s Chipping Norton Community Awards. We’re thrilled to say we received 38 nominations (37 online and 1 on paper) – each one shining a light on the incredible people and groups who make our town so special.
Here’s how the nominations broke down:
- Mayor’s Civic Award – 11 nominations (11 unique individuals)
- Young Person of the Year – 6 nominations (6 unique individuals)
- Organisation / Group of the Year – 18 nominations (10 unique organisations)
- Beacham Award for Sporting Achievement – 1 nomination (1 unique individual)
Every single nomination tells a story of kindness, dedication, and community spirit – and together they remind us just how lucky we are to live in such a caring and vibrant town.
The winners have now been chosen, and we can’t wait to celebrate them at the Community Awards event on Friday 26th September. Invitations will be going out shortly – so watch this space for the big reveal!
Congratulations to all those nominated – you are what makes Chipping Norton truly shine.he 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.
Apple Day – Sunday 28th September
Flag-flying at the Millennium Garden
In August we flew:
The RAF Ensign Flag on 21st August:
You can contact staff and Councillors here:
Dates for your diary
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