Platinum Jubilee Walks from Rye Farm Meadow: Friday 3rd June morning and afternoon
We have 5 enjoyable and interesting guided walks organised as part of Abingdon’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. These have been made possible through the generosity of the volunteer guides. Spaces are limited on all except for the 1556 Boundary walk. First … Continue reading →
Upper Reaches petition takes off
The Civic Society’s petition, launched on Friday morning has very nearly reached 1000 signatures by Sunday night. This is not a surprise, since we knew how many people feel strongly about it, but it is great to have this evidence. … Continue reading →
Old Abbey House planning application approved
At the VWHDC Planning Committee on 9 March 2022 planning approval and listed building consent were given for Ede Holdings’ application to convert Old Abbey House into a 27-bedroom hotel. Following representations from the Civic Society and the Archaeology and … Continue reading →
Next phase of North Abingdon housing devlopments
Bellway Homes have announced their plans to build 371 houses and flats on land north of Twelve Acre Drive, between the Oxford Road and Peachcroft Farm. These form part of the overall plan for 950 dwellings which was part of … Continue reading →
Doubts over “Oxford Cambridge Arc” project
Many of us responded to a consultation on this a few months ago. Whether as a result of that exercise or other pressures, there now seems some doubt as to whether it is still on the government’s agenda. In her … Continue reading →
Lodge Hill slip roads – updated
A report from the County Council to the 1 December Town Council meeting said “Latest information from officers is that the planning application is on track for submission within the next few months this winter (2021/2022), with a view to … Continue reading →
Heritage Open Days – September 2021
Abingdon loves to celebrate its rich and very visible heritage. Every year in September we join in with the national Heritage Open Days programme which runs across the country (and abroad) and offers a diverse and entertaining range of ways … Continue reading →
Northcourt Cricket Ground
Great news that the independent Planning Inspector has rejected the developer’s appeal and the proposed 3-story block of flats will not go ahead. The Civic Society – and a strong team of local residents – argued vigorously against this proposal … Continue reading →
Old Abbey House – decision announced
The Vale of White Horse has today issued a press release confirming that Old Abbey House has been sold to local builders Ede Holdings Ltd who plan to turn it into a 20-bedroom boutique hotel. The company originally set up … Continue reading →
Future of Old Abbey House still unknown – update
The Vale of White Horse District Council Cabinet met on 4 December and discussed the future of Old Abbey House. Most of the discussion – and, of course, the decision – was in the “closed” session: we don’t yet know … Continue reading →
