21 July 2026
Sheep Grazing On Airfield
Please keep dogs on leads and under close control. Sheep are currently grazing in a penned area on the Airfield. We are asking residents and visitors to take extra care when walking dogs nearby..
Welcome to St Helen Without
St. Helen Without is an English civil parish within the district of Vale of White Horse and the county of Oxfordshire
St Helen Without parish is a civil parish in the Vale of White Horse district of Oxfordshire. It is adjacent to the town of Abingdon-on-Thames. Historically, the parish of St Helen Without was created in 1894 when the original parish of St Helen was divided. The portion within the municipal borough of Abingdon became part of Abingdon parish, while the remaining area outside the borough formed the new parish of St Helen Without. It is a rural parish with the villages of Shippon and Dry Sandford together with the hamlet of Cothill. A large part of the parish consists of an airfield which was formerly RAF Abingdon, part of which is occupied by Dalton Barracks. Shippon has a large number of army quarters associated with Dalton Barracks. According to the 2021 Census, St Helen Without Parish has a population of around 2,700
Council address:
Freepost ST HELEN WITHOUT PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Information
- 01865602145
- 07421438729
- clerk@sthelenwithout-pc.gov.uk
Freepost ST HELEN WITHOUT PARISH COUNCIL,
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31 March 2026 - Society
Scams Awareness Talk
Join us for a free session with our Scams Adviser and learn how to recognise, avoid, and deal with scams — whether online, by phone, post or in person. We’ll be on hand to share information and guidance on a range of other services and support we offer.
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3 March 2026 - Transport
Temporary Road Closure – Faringdon Road & Cholswell Road
Temporary Road Closure to facilitate surface sealing works Faringdon Road & Cholswell Road (from Wootton Road to Long Tow) Starting on 11 May 2026
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People
Area Information
Stats
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Population Estimate
2696
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District
Vale of White Horse
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County
Oxfordshire
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Region
South East
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Country
England
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Postcode District
OX13, OX14
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Dialling Code
01235/01865
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Police Force
Thames Valley Police Force
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Fire Authority
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Health Area
NHS Oxfordshire CCG