Uffington Parish Council

29/03/2026

Uffington Parish Annual Assembly 2026 - Agenda

29/03/2026

The Spring 2026 edition of the Courier will soon be delivered, with the digital version available now.

27/03/2026

https://mailchi.mp/5fd564fa97bf/village-news-27-march-2026?e=e40b7ae9c3

26/03/2026

https://www.uffingtonparish.gov.uk/community/uffington-parish-council-20878/events/public-meeting-91479

Events by Uffington Parish Council, Uffington, Faringdon

25/03/2026

https://www.hugofox.com/community/uffington-parish-council-20878/news/road-closure-87882

Local news from Uffington Parish Council, Uffington, Faringdon

14/03/2026

14/03/2026

Where your council tax goes (provided by Vale of White Horse District Council)

13/03/2026

https://mailchi.mp/03a6395dfe96/village-news-13-march-2026?e=e40b7ae9c3

10/03/2026

COMMONS ACT 2006 – SCHEDULE 2 (7)

Notice of an application to remove land registered as Common Land from the Register of Common Land

Land adjacent to Pond House.

With regards to the above application received by Oxfordshire County Council. All documents presented in the relation to the application are now available on the Uffington Parish Council website at

De-registration of the Green (2026) information for Uffington, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, on the official site for Uffington Parish Council

10/03/2026

Uffington Parish Council Meeting 9th March 2026 - Draft Minutes

09/03/2026

Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025

As we live in a rural environment, residents should be aware of the above legislation that comes into effect on 18th March 2026.

There are a number of changes to the responsibilities and requirements of dog owners and some of the key changes are shown below.

Key Legal Changes (Effective 18 March 2026)

Unlimited Fines: The previous maximum fine of £1,000 for livestock worrying has been removed, replaced by unlimited fines.

Wider Definition of Livestock: The law now explicitly includes camelids (alpacas and llamas) alongside sheep, cattle, and other farm animals.

Expanded Location Scope: The law formally covers incidents occurring on public rights of way, roads, and farm tracks, not just in enclosed fields.

Broader Definition of "Worrying": An offence now includes chasing or causing stress to livestock that results in injury, suffering, or abortion, even if there is no physical contact.

Enhanced Police Powers: Police can seize and detain dogs suspected of attacking or worrying livestock, enter premises with a warrant to collect evidence, and take forensic samples (DNA/mouth impressions) from dogs.

New Defense for Owners: A defense is introduced for dog owners if their dog was in the charge of someone else without their consent (e.g., if the dog was stolen).

What "Under Control" Means on Public Paths

While there is no blanket national law requiring dogs to be on a lead on all public rights of way, you must keep your dog under close control. Under the updated law, if your dog is not on a lead and chases or causes distress to livestock on a path, it is an offense.

Close Control: Means the dog is on a fixed lead, walking at heel, or has a reliable recall.

Close Proximity: Dogs should not be allowed to stray off the path.

Local Restrictions and Other Rules

Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs): Local authorities can use PSPOs to make it a legal requirement to keep dogs on leads on specific rights of way.

Access Land (Open Access): By law, you must keep your dog on a short lead (max 2m) on access land between 1 March and 31 July, and at all times near livestock.

Landowner Rights: Under the Animals Act 1971, a farmer may be defended in civil proceedings if they kill or injure a dog that is "worrying" livestock (chasing, attacking, or being at large in a field).

09/03/2026

Uffington Parish Council Website

One of the facilities available in the new Parish Council website is a directory of upcoming events in the village which you can see at

https://www.uffingtonparish.gov.uk/community/uffington-parish-council-20878/events/

Some test events have been added and if you could like to arrange for an event to be listed please search 'Registration Form' in the search events section and download the attached poster, complete and email to clerk@uffingtonparish.gov.uk

Events by Uffington Parish Council, Uffington, Faringdon