Burford Town Council

10/05/2026

Looking forward to enjoying some al fresco sizzled sausages, some chargrilled veggies and seeing who will get BBQ master 2026?

Us too!

But please when you are finished with your BBQing, did you know that the gas cylinders could be refilled, taken back to the supplier, or brought to your local Household Waste Recycling Centre.

Why?

Because gas cylinders shouldn't be placed into any of your kerbside bins. They can explode in the collection vehicles, potentially causing harm to the collection crew or to the public or they could end up at a facility which is not set up to accept them and causing problems there, e.g. fires or explosions etc.

This information is also on our Waste Wizard search tool, found at www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/wastewizard

09/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who stood for election, and thank you to everyone who voted. Here are the results for Burford Town Council.

08/05/2026

Results are in for Burford in the District Council elections.

Nick Field-Johnson for Local Conservatives has been elected.

Full results will be published on our website after the count: https://ow.ly/6xCJ50YWrKN

08/05/2026

All votes for the District Council elections have now been counted.

Full results for each ward are now available on our website: https://ow.ly/PaP750YW5Zz. Full charts and breakdown to follow on our website.

The political makeup of the Council following the District Council elections is:
20 Liberal Democrat
16 Local Conservatives
8 Labour
4 Green Party
1 Reform UK

Burford Town Council also held an election for Town Councillors, and Carterton Town Council (Milestone ward) held a by-election for a vacant seat. Results for these elections will also be available to view on our website later today once the counts have taken place.

08/05/2026

We have been advised of the following overnight road closure for improvements to the pedestrian facility on Burford Bridge:

Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Temporary Road Closure at Burford, A361


In the interests of public safety; it will be necessary for Oxfordshire County Council to close the road as detailed above in order to facilitate improvements to be made to the pedestrian facility on Burford Bridge.

A temporary Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate from 21 July 2026 up to and including 23 July 2026. This will operate between 20:00 and 06:00

A Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and restriction and will operate on the days shown above.

Please note that Notices for urgent works can last up to 5 consecutive days only.

Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for those frontages within the closure area, subject to the progress of the works and liaison with the works supervisor.

A copy of the drawing showing the extent of the closure and also the alternative routes for traffic is attached.

07/05/2026

Please take the time to vote today!
Our polling station is The Old Warwick Hall
7am to 10pm
Bring photo ID

06/05/2026

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06/05/2026

🚧 Know the rules for road storage! 🚧

Did you know that non-motorised vehicles (NMVs), including caravans, trailers, boats, and horseboxes, are not permitted on public highways? Leaving them on the road can create obstacles for traffic, restrict parking options for residents and even contribute to littering.

When an NMV is spotted, the Council will place a 28-day notice on it for removal. If the vehicle isn’t relocated within this time, it will be removed and stored for 10 days before disposal (if unoccupied).

If you’re the owner and can show proof of ownership, you may reclaim your NMV as long as it doesn’t return to public land.

If you notice a NMV that’s been parked for an extended period, report it here 👉 https://www.westoxon.gov.uk/environment/abandoned-vehicles/

06/05/2026

Remember, you must have photo ID to vote in the local elections

⚠️ To vote in person on Thursday 7 May, you must show an accepted form of ID at the polling station.

The photo ID you show must be the original version. You cannot use a photograph, image on a phone or a photocopy of your ID.

More information on the valid forms of photo ID can be found here ➡️ www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID

04/05/2026

Local community issues to be discussed at Burford's Annual Town Meeting.

Residents in Burford are invited to attend the Town Council’s Annual Town Meeting, where a wide range of community matters will be discussed.

The event will be held on Wednesday 20th May at the Warwick Hall, Burford, starting at 7pm. It reflects the council’s commitment to transparency, community engagement, and the ongoing development of the local area.

Burford Town Council Mayor, Cllr Jennie Craven said, “The Town Council’s Annual Meeting presents a significant opportunity for residents to engage directly with us, understand ongoing projects, and discuss the future of our community. It is vital that residents are able to contribute to the decision-making process that shapes our town and community.”

As well as providing a forum for residents to ask questions, councillors will give an update on community projects, financial reports and public safety initiatives.