Charlbury Town Council

02/06/2026

20/05/2026

Do you know a young person aged 11–19 who cares about Charlbury and wants to make a difference locally?

Charlbury Youth Town Council is looking for new members 🎉

The YTC gives young people the chance to:
• share ideas and represent local youth voices
• help shape projects and events
• build confidence and teamwork skills
• learn more about local decision-making
• make a real impact in the community

The YTC is open to young people from Charlbury and nearby villages, with monthly meetings held at Charlbury Community Centre.

To apply, simply scan the QR code on the poster or email:
[email protected]

Please do share with any young people who may be interested.

22/04/2026

Charlbury Annual Town Meeting – Wednesday 29 April

Everyone is very welcome to come along to this year’s Annual Town Meeting on Wednesday 29 April, 7–9pm at the Memorial Hall.

This year’s theme is Nature, Access and Community, with a short update from the Town Council, a guest speaker from Cotswolds National Landscape, and the presentation of the Honoured Citizen Awards.

There will also be displays from local nature groups, so it’s a good chance to find out more about what’s happening locally and how to get involved.

We’ll have wine, cheese and time to chat, and there will be an opportunity to ask questions of the Town Council, County and District Councillors.

Whether you want to stay for the whole meeting or just drop in, it would be great to see you there.

22/04/2026

What matters to you in Charlbury?

Charlbury Town Council’s annual residents’ survey for 2026 is now open and we’d really like to hear from you.

A copy will be delivered to all Charlbury households over the next few days, or you can complete it online using the QR code if you prefer. Alternatively, you can use this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewgYE7Ld9JKn41gkjVbCW8ay4KpUVwqlhkhz35VQ9Gv_-oPQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111392629350514934916

It takes around 5 minutes and your feedback helps shape the Council’s priorities and future plans.

🗓 Closes:8th May 2026

Thank you to everyone who takes part — it genuinely makes a difference.

27/03/2026

Tree works at Ticknell Piece playground

You may have noticed that a cherry tree next to the playground at Ticknell Piece has recently been felled.

This followed advice from Oxfordshire County Council’s Tree Service, who assessed the tree and found it to be in poor structural condition, with a split between its stems. Given how close it was to the playground, the recommendation was that it should be removed promptly for safety reasons.

As the site is within a conservation area, the Town Council submitted the required 5-day notice to West Oxfordshire District Council before the work was carried out.

Where possible, the timber has been left on site to provide habitat for wildlife.

At its meeting this week, the Town Council also discussed planting a replacement tree in due course.

19/03/2026

🚶‍♀️ Walkers are Welcome – Forest of Wychwood Walk 🌿

Join us for a beautiful spring walk through the Evenlode Valley and Wychwood Forest, with a visit to historic Shorthampton Church.

📅 Wednesday 8th April
🕙 10am · Meet at Charlbury Station (to meet the 10:09 train)
🥾 9 miles · Moderate

🍽️ Lunch stop: The Plough Inn, Finstock
To book lunch, email [email protected]
with your meal choice by 1 April

🐾 Dogs welcome on leads

No need to book — just turn up and walk with us.

16/03/2026

Opportunity to Support Local Nature Recovery

Charlbury Town Council is inviting tenders for a 12-month self-employed contract to help coordinate and strengthen nature recovery work across Charlbury, Fawler and Finstock.

The successful contractor will work with local landowners, community groups and partner organisations to support practical biodiversity projects, community engagement and partnership working, building on the local Nature Recovery Framework and the momentum created through the Year of Nature Recovery.

💚 Funding: Sustainable Charlbury
💰 Contract value: up to £60,000 (inclusive of expenses)
📅 Deadline: 5.00pm on 27 March 2026

Full details and tender documents can be found on the Charlbury Town Council website:
🔗charlbury-tc.gov.uk/local-governance-consultations/

Please feel free to share this opportunity within your networks.

27/02/2026

📢 Charlbury young people — we need you.

We’re planning next year’s events and budget.
And we don’t want to guess what you want.

🎉 More events?
🌍 Climate stuff?
🎶 Music nights?
🧠 Wellbeing support?
💡 Something totally different?

✔ 5 minutes
✔ Anonymous
✔ Open to ALL 11–18s

Scan the QR. Say what you think.
We’re actually using this to decide what happens next.

Closes: 31st March 2026.

26/02/2026

Town Council Vacancy

Ed Bradbury has recently resigned from Charlbury Town Council. We would like to thank Ed for his time and much valued contribution to the council during his time with us.

This means we now have a vacancy for a Town Councillor.

If you care about Charlbury and would like to play a part in helping the town thrive while preserving what makes it special, this could be a great opportunity to get involved. The role involves attending monthly meetings and keeping up to date with local matters, with plenty of scope to focus on areas that interest you.

If you’re interested, or would simply like to find out more about what’s involved, please contact Lisa at [email protected] or 07311 259412. Alternatively, have a chat with one of the councillors to find out what is involved.