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

Do you live in Oxfordshire and are you struggling to afford your home oil heating costs? The Oxfordshire Crisis Support Scheme might be able to help you.
If you have any questions, please contact the Crisis Support Team:
Phone: 01865 804171
Residents who might not be eligible for oil heating financial support through the Oxfordshire Crisis Support Scheme can still seek advice from the friendly team at Better Housing Better Health.  The team can help to support you with things such as a free warmth and wellbeing assessment for your home, advice on what other fuel grants are available, energy saving tips etc.
You can reach the Better Housing, Better Health by:
Phone: 0800 107 0044
For any other cost-of-living enquiries, please contact the South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Council Community Hub. The team are here and happy to help.
Phone: 01235 422600 option 3

Wildlife Conservation Area - Volunteers required to carry out repairs!
If you are able to assist please email the Parish Clerk:- clerk@nullhorspathparishcouncil.org
Background information is available at:- Horspath Parish Council 2023 - Wildlife Conservation Area
Proposed work plan: HPC Wildlife Conservation Area Volunteers - work plan

 

The Parish Council

The meetings, functions and archives of the Parish Council.

Latest Parish News & Information

Report a problem, monthly news reports, events, travel information, local maps and other useful information.

Community Facilities & Services

Infomation of local amenities and facilities, and detail on how to hire.

Community Organisations and Services

Details of all the local organisations in the Parish.