On 18th October, The Vale of White Horse District Council voted to resist fracking exploration in the district, including all parts of Abingdon. No viable shale gas deposits have been identified in or around Abingdon, but better safe than sorry.

Communities in the Vale have another chance to apply for funding to help grassroots projects tackle climate change. Local groups and town and parish councils can apply for a share of £50,000 from the latest Vale of White Horse District Council’s Climate Action Fund, with up to £5,000 on offer for individual projects.