Horspath Parish Council

The ancient village of Horspath, active since before 1066, nestles on the slopes of Shotover, one mile outside the boundary of Oxford City and surrounded by Green Belt land. The old bridle-path joining the London Road through the neighbouring village of Wheatley gave the Anglo-Saxon name of “Horsepadan”.

In the Domesday Book it was recorded in 1086 that “Gilbert holds of Roger 5½ hides in Horspadan”. With time “Horsepadan” became “Horsepath”, but in 1912 the Parish Council changed to the unique form, “Horspath”. The earliest existing Parish Register for “Horsepath” dates back to 1561.

Latest News

The meeting due to take place on 7th June 2023 in the Morgan Room to discuss the new Oxford City Burial Ground proposal in Oxford Road, Horspath has been cancelled by Oxford City Council. The meeting will be rescheduled at a later date.

Notice of Uncontested Election for Horspath
Notice of Uncontested Election 2023

HORSPATH PARISH COUNCIL – NOTICE OF CASUAL VACANCIES
Two vacancies exists in the office of Parish Councillor for Horspath.
Applications should be sent to clerk@nullhorspathparishcouncil.org

South Oxfordshire District Council – Cost of Living Support Information
Cost of Living leaflet
Oxfordshire County Council – Cost of Living Support
our dedicated cost of living page
South & Vale District Councils – Help is at hand for people finding it hard to pay for food & energy bills.
southoxon.gov.uk/costofliving

Horspath Parish Council Newsletter
HPC – Newsletter May 2022