Latest News from the Parish Council
Thames Valley Police: Advice following other village thefts
Following reports from the villages of Broadwell and Langford of an overnight crime spree with incidents ranging from theft, attempted theft and burglary, involving tools, vehicles and property.
Thames Valley Police have issues the below advice:
1. Car keys - where possible please keep them in a metal box in the central part of the house, or use a specific faraday pouch easily available online.
2. Tools and equipment - this is by far the most common issue with items being left in vans overnight, remove any expensive equipment.
3. Any outhouse buildings such as sheds and workshops should be properly locked and secured, ideally some internal and external CCTV which can be monitored via a mobile.
We are happy to offer security advice for any property, while we cannot recommend any specific brands we can advise on what would be suitable.
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Road Closure: Bicester / Blackthorn, A41 9-12 January 2026 (20.00-06.00)
Temporary Road Closure and “No Waiting” restriction at Bicester / Blackthorn, A41
In the interests of public safety, it will be necessary for Oxfordshire County Council to close the road and impose a ‘No Waiting’ restriction as detailed above to facilitate pre-surfacing dressing works.
A temporary Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate on 09 January 2026 up to including 12 January 2026. This will operate between 20:00 and 06:00.
Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for those frontages within the closure area, subject to the progress of the works and liaison with the works supervisor.
Drawing showing the extent of the closure and restriction and also the alternative route for traffic.
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Christmas Waste Recycling Schedule: No Change for Weston on the Green (except no garden waste 22 Dec 2025 - 3 Jan 2026)
Road Closure: B430 Northampton Road, 7-9 January 2026 (20.00-06.00)
In the interests of public safety, it will be necessary for Oxfordshire County Council to close the road and impose a ‘No Waiting’ restriction as detailed above to facilitate pre-surfacing dressing works.
A temporary Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate on 07 January 2026 up to and including 09 January 2026. This will operate between 20:00 and 06:00.
A Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and restriction and will operate on the days shown above.
Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for those frontages within the closure area, subject to the progress of the works and liaison with the works supervisor.
Drawing showing the extent of the closure and restriction and also the alternative route for traffic.
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Household Waste Recycling Centres – New Booking System
Oxfordshire County Council are introducing a new booking system to help reduce queues, ease traffic on nearby roads, and make your visit to the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) quicker and easier.
From the 14 January 2026 you will need to book a time slot to visit an HWRC.
To book, you would need to select your site, the type of waste you are bringing, and the date and timeslot. Bookings can be made up to two weeks in advance or up to 30 minutes before you visit (subject to availability).
Once you have booked your visit:
- You will receive a confirmation email with all the details you need. Ensuring everything is clear so you have no surprises on the day.
On the day:
- You will need your booking number and proof of address to show you are an Oxfordshire resident and are eligible to access the HWRC’s for free. This can be a driving licence, council tax or utility bill.
- Please sort the recyclable items in your waste before you arrive on site. This will help speed up your visit and help Oxfordshire to recycle even more.
- If you are unable to sort everything before you set off, don’t worry, there will be sorting areas available on site to make this easier.
- The onsite team will greet you when you arrive, direct you to a bay and will answer any question to help you recycle as much as possible.
Find out more about the new booking system www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/hwrcbooking
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School Admissions for Reception Applications: September 2026
Parents and carers can apply from 4 November 2025 to 15 January 2026 for a Reception place at primary or infant school for entry to school in the 2026/27 academic year.
If your child was born on or between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 you need to apply for a primary school place now. You must still apply even if your child already attends a nursery attached to the school.
Deadline for applications is 15 January 2026.
You can apply online at: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/primaryadmissions
The School Admissions Team can be contacted direct on 01865 519800 Option 2
or at admissions.schools@oxfordshire.gov.uk
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Road Closure - Church Road to Bletchingdon: 5-9 December 2025
Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Temporary Road Closure and “No Waiting” restriction at Bletchingdon / Weston on the Green, Weston Road through to Church Road
In the interests of public safety, it will be necessary for Oxfordshire County Council to close the road and impose a ‘No Waiting’ restriction as detailed above to facilitate pre-surfacing dressing works.
A temporary Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and will operate on 05 December 2025 up to and including 09 December 2025. This will operate between 07:30 and 16:30.
A Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice is being made to implement the temporary closure and restriction and will operate on the days shown above.
Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for those frontages within the closure area, subject to the progress of the works and liaison with the works supervisor.
Drawing showing the extent of the closure and restriction and also the alternative route for traffic.
The road has been scheduled for a surface dressing scheme, the work that is due to be carried out shortly will be the pre-patching for this. This will focus on restoring the worst areas where there are structural issues and will be followed up by surface dressing next financial year.
Please note the village shop and Village Hall will be accessible during this period of work.
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Cherwell District Council Budget Consultation 2026/27
Cherwell District Council has launched a consultation on a balanced budget for 2026-27.
Cherwell manages its budget with great care and foresight, but like other authorities around the country it faces a significant financial test in future years.
In response, they have worked hard to identify efficiencies and are proposing new savings of £1.785m to meet this challenge and protect the key services residents rely on.
They are also developing a transformation programme that aims to find new and smarter ways of working to protect frontline services in future years.
Proposals also include investments in new temporary accommodation to alleviate homelessness in the district, allowing them to spend less on emergency temporary accommodation in the future.
Despite the financial challenges councils across the country are facing, this is a positive, carefully prepared set of budget proposals, and you are encouraged to take part in the consultation.
The budget consultation runs from Thursday, 20 November to Friday, 19 December 2025.
Residents’ feedback will help shape budget deliberations scheduled for the council’s Executive meeting on 3 February 2026. The final decision on next year’s budget is expected at the full council meeting on 23 February 2026.
For further details and to participate in the consultation, visit cherwell.citizenspace.com
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Local Government Reorganisation in Oxfordshire
Three proposals have now been put forward for local government reorganisation in Oxfordshire.
The proposals are for:
- one council covering the whole of Oxfordshire - proposed by Oxfordshire County Council. Known as One Oxfordshire - https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/council/local-government-reorganisation-and-devolution/one-oxfordshire
- two councils covering Oxfordshire and West Berkshire - proposed by the Oxfordshire District Councils, West Berkshire Unitary Authority and Oxford City Council. Known as Two Councils - https://twocouncils.org/home
- three councils covering Oxfordshire with a proposed 'greater Oxford' area - proposed by Oxford City Council. Known as Three Councils https://www.oxford.gov.uk/three-councils
All the proposals can be read in depth from the above links.
These will be considered by the proposers (District Councils, County Council and City Council) at meetings (Cherwell's is on 10 November at 6pm) and will be submitted to the Secretary of State for consideration in due course.
It is understood that the Government intends to conduct formal consultations with residents and stakeholders on the submitted proposals in early 2026 with a final decision expected in the summer of 2026.
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Cherwell District Council - Recycle glass at home with kerbside collections
From 1 January 2026, residents across Cherwell will be able to recycle glass bottles and jars using their blue recycling bin or approved recycling sacks.
This new service makes it even easier to recycle and helps us reduce waste, save energy, and protect the environment. Glass can be recycled again and again without losing quality. By collecting it at kerbside:
- It makes recycling easier for households.
- It reduces the amount of waste going to general waste.
- It cuts carbon emissions and reduces the use of raw materials.
Together, we can make a big difference to Cherwell’s recycling rates.
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Government Emergency Test Alert: Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3.00pm
Thames Valley Police Advice: What to do if you hit a deer when driving
As we approach deer rutting season (September to November), the number of deer involved in vehicle collisions on our roads increases dramatically. If you find yourself in a collision with a deer, please take the following steps:
- Ensure your safety
Pull over to a safe location away from traffic and turn on your hazard lights.
- Assess the situation
Check yourself and your passengers for injuries. If anyone is hurt, call for an ambulance immediately.
- Call 999
Call the police on 999 to report the accident. They will handle the situation with the deer and can provide assistance if needed. Injured deer can be both unpredictable and volatile, and can cause further risk and harm to other road users.
- Do not approach the deer
Injured deer can be dangerous, so avoid getting close to it/them.
Useful guidance from Thames Valley Police on what to do if you hit a deer when driving. For more information, visit the British Deer Society https://bds.org.uk/.../issues-with.../advice-for-drivers/...
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MP Calum Miller launches mobile connectivity survey
I'm sure that many people in villages are frustrated by the often poor mobile signal that we all experience when trying to make and take phone calls, access online services or work from home.
With this in mind, MP Calum Miller has launched an online survey to try and capture what the mobile signal is like across the constituency. The survey will be open until Monday 25th August. We then plan to compile the responses and invite providers to a meeting to discuss how we can improve things moving forward. Calum will also raise in Parliament and already has a meeting booked in with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)to discuss the findings on Tuesday 2nd September.
Calum Miller MP
Member of Parliament for Bicester & Woodstock
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1EAfhS8s2P/?mibextid=UalRPS
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Neighbourhood Plan Review - 2025 Household & Business Survey
Weston on the Green Parish Council has created a parish survey to provide information relevant to the review of the Neighbourhood Plan 2025.
The survey has been designed to update information on the make-up of the parish and to establish:
- The extent of the local housing need in the parish of Weston on the Green.
- Attitudes to existing parish issues and new initiatives to improve our environment and biodiversity.
The form is anonymised, and your responses will not be attributed to any named person or residence/business. The data gathered will be used solely for the purposes described above.
Residents and businesses are kindly requested to complete one questionnaire per household or business.
The survey can be completed online via: https://forms.gle/SDg1ZMFF2zmuLu5v5
Paper copies are available from the Village Community Shop and can be returned to:
- Weston Community Shop
- Oddtymes, Northampton Road
- Westfield Farm Cottage, North Lane
The survey will close on 14th August 2025.
Many thanks for taking the time to complete the survey which will help to provide valuable insight for the review of the Neighbourhood Plan.
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Electric Blanket Testing - Autumn 2025
Meet MP Calum Miller - Saturday 19 July 2025 in Bicester
Join MP Calum Miller at the John Paul II Centre in Bicester on Saturday 19 July between 1.30 and 3.30pm.
There will be an opportunity for people to hear what the first year in Parliament has been like, and, more importantly, to shape the second year.
There will be an opportunity to hear from Mr Miller and to ask him questions, as well as to make suggestions for what people would like him to focus on in year two.
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Local Government Reorganisation: Information regarding consultation from Cherwell District Council
Change is coming to local government. District and county councils have been asked to come up with proposals for new unitary councils.
Cherwell District Council’s preference is for two unitary authorities to cover Oxfordshire and West Berkshire and we are working positively and constructively with our neighbouring authorities to advance our proposal.
A period of public engagement on Cherwell DC's preferred model of local government reorganisation (LGR) has commenced.
People are invited to submit their views on a proposal for two unitary authorities with the working titles of Oxford and Shires Council and Ridgeway Council. If government decides to proceed with our proposal, further work will be done to decide the councils’ names.
This proposal aims to create strong, financially stable councils that provide high-quality, cost-effective, and locally driven services.
- Oxford and Shires Council would comprise the existing district areas of Cherwell, Oxford City and West Oxfordshire.
- Ridgeway Council would be made up of the area of West Berkshire Council and the existing district areas of South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse.
The public engagement exercise runs from 4 June to 16 July 2025 and people can take part and find out more by visiting https://oxfordandshires.org/home.
In our district, public engagement events are taking place as follows, giving members of the public a chance to talk to councillors and senior officers, and fill in a paper copy of the survey:
- Monday, 23 June from 3pm to 7pm at Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington OX5 1AB
- Tuesday, 24 June from 3pm to 7pm at Bicester Methodist Church (main hall), Bell Lane, Bicester OX26 6JQ
- Monday, 7 July from 3pm to 7pm at Banbury Town Hall, Bridge Street, Banbury OX16 5QB
The aim of these engagement activities is to give our residents, businesses and local organisations the opportunity to let us know what’s important to them based around some topics the government has identified.
The feedback gathered will help inform our final proposed LGR solution, which we will submit to government for consideration in November.
Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council are both working on their own separate proposals and are carrying out their own public engagement independently to inform their work.
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Oxfordshire County Council Consultation: B430 (Weston-on-the-Green) proposed 30mph & 40mph speed limits
OCC are asking for your views on the proposal to reduce the existing 40mph speed limit on the B430 Northampton Road (including the section to the A34 southbound slip road) to 30mph, as well as on those remaining residential roads within the village. There will be no extra signage on the lanes to indicate their speed limit as 30mph. As is the current situation their speed limit will be same as the B430 and therefore no new signage is required.
Additionally, the existing 40mph on the B430 Northampton Road adjacent to the RAF airfield will be extended southwards to meet the proposed 30mph speed limit and also extended further northwards by an additional 200 metres – replacing the existing 60mph National speed limit in the process.
The proposals have been put forward following the implementation of a 20mph speed limit within Weston-on-the-Green in May 2021, with further road safety concerns having been raised – specifically regarding the speed of traffic travelling through the village. In light of this, please find the following documents attached:
- Public Notice,
- Statement of Reasons,
- Consultation Plan 30mph,
- Consultation Plan 40mph,
- Draft Traffic Regulation Order.
The proposal details are available to view on the Councils consultation portal at the address below:
https://letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/westongreen_b4030_speeds2025
As stated on the notice, any objections or other representations on the proposals should be submitted by 5pm, Friday 20th June 2025.
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Bletchingdon Parish Council - Clerk Job Vacancy
Bletchingdon Parish Council invites applications for the position of Parish Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer.
Please see the attached advert for more information.
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Open Evening at the 142 Squadron in Banbury - 20 May 2025
Curious about Army Reserves? Come along to the open event at the Army Reserve Centre in Banbury! It’s a great chance to discover what life is like as a reservist, explore available roles, and learn how military training can benefit your civilian career. You will be able to learn about all the skiing, cycling and other sport opportunities too!
Time: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm on Tuesday 20 May 2025
Location: 142 Vehicle Squadron
Queens Own Oxfordshire Hussars
Army Reserve Centre
Oxford Road, Banbury
OX16 9AN
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Thames Valley Police Neighbourhood Priorities Survey
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Annual Parish Meeting - 22nd April 2025, 7.30pm in Village Hall
All residents are welcome to attend the annual parish meeting to be held in the Village Hall at 7.30pm on 22nd April 2025.
Speaker: Dr.Susan Davis
“Planned development in the Bicester region: impacts on Weston on the Green”
This meeting is open to all villagers. Newcomers to the village are encouraged to attend. Updates on speculative planning applications and traffic will be in our report.
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Thames Valley Police Alert Information
We have been made aware of a fraudulent email circulating, claiming to be from the DVLA regarding tax payments. These emails may ask for personal details or prompt you to make payments for vehicle tax. Please be aware that these emails are not genuine.
If you receive any such email, do not click on any links or provide any personal information. The DVLA will never ask you to make payments or provide sensitive information via email.
If you are unsure whether an email is genuine, please do not respond. Instead, contact the official DVLA website directly at www.gov.uk/dvla to verify any claims.
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Information received from RAF Weston on Night Parachuting
I wrote to you last month to outline the planned programme of events over RAF Weston-on-the-Green to trial and train our Airborne Forces from the Airbus A400m Atlas. I am pleased to report that the day trials were a complete success, and thank you for your support and understanding.
The trials and training for the UKs spearhead Airborne Forces has now moved into a night parachuting phase. To that end, the Airbus A400m Atlas will be flying over RAF WotG at low level (approx. 1000ft) on the following dates/times:
- Thu 27 March 25 – 1930-2030
- Fri 28 March 25 – 1930-2030 (Reserve day should weather force cancellation on the 27th).
Can I ask that the information contained within this email is shared widely within your parishes where possible, in an attempt to minimise impact on the local community.
Please note that these timings will be adhered to where possible, but weather and or daylight hours may force the sorties later into the evening to ensure this crucial operational task is completed."
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Annual Village Litter Pick - 29th March 2025, 9.30am
Please come along and help with the annual village litter pick on Saturday 29th March 2025 linking in with the Great British Spring Clean and supported by Cherwell District Council.
Please meet at the Village Hall at 09.30am. All equipment and guidance will be provided.
The litter will be placed in the playing field car park and collected by Cherwell District Council during the week following the event.
If you are unable to attend at this time but wish to participate please contact the clerk on clerk@westononthegreen-pc.gov.uk / 01869 350282 and we can arrange equipment to be delivered to you for you to litter pick at your convenience.
The Parish Council can also provide equipment throughout the year if you wish to litter pick at other times.
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Parish Council - Councillor Vacancy Notice
Cherwell District Council provided a vacancy notice on 10th March 2025 following notification of the resignation of Councillor Lanham.
In accordance with the Local Elections Rules an election to fill the vacancy shall be held if, within 14 days after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than 28 March 2025), a request for an election to fill the said vacancy is made in writing to Cherwell District Council by ten electors. In the event that no such request is received by 28 March 2025 the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
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Puy du Fou - Mythbuster Information Sheet
To help the local community distinguish fact from the reported fiction being circulated by some groups Puy du Fou have created a simple ‘mythbuster’ document, also found with all the background information on their website – www.puydufouconsultation.co.uk
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Oxfordshire Residents Support Scheme
The Oxfordshire Residents Support Scheme aims to support those facing financial hardship, offering short-term financial support for essentials like food and credit for gas/electric prepayment meters.
It can also assist with white goods, furniture, and clothing in certain situations. In most instances, cash will not be awarded, but either an appropriate voucher will be provided, or the item itself will be delivered.
The scheme will also signpost residents to other sources of support that are available to ensure that they can get the maximum level of help.
Who is eligible?
The support is available to all Oxfordshire adult residents aged 16 years and over. Vulnerable groups will be prioritised for support which includes families with young children, people with long-term illness, mental health needs or disabilities, older people, pregnant residents or people at risk of domestic abuse.
How to apply?
An Oxfordshire resident can apply to the scheme online at any time. The following information will be required: where you live, who you live with, your circumstances, your income, your health. For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/council/help-rising-living-costs/residents-support-scheme
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Age UK - Living the Life You Want Online Event: 11th March 2025
Time: 7pm to 8.30pm
Cherwell District Council Information - Garden Waste Renewal
Cherwell District Council - Election Job Opportunities
Cherwell District Council are seeking staff to work on the elections – in polling stations and at the verification and count.The next scheduled elections are the County Council Elections being held on Thursday 1 May 2025.
Typical roles during an election are:
- Presiding officers
- Poll clerks
- Postal vote openers
- Verification and counting assistants
All roles are paid and training is provided.
Further details, and a link to apply, are available on the CDC website.
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Demolition of Oak Tree path and barrier - 24th February 2025
The Parish Council have been given the date of 24th February 2025, for the oak tree path and suburban barrier to be demolished. You will be aware that this has been an ongoing issue for five years. The village has had a great champion in Roger Evans who has consistently recommended a range of strategies to keep this issue to the top of the agenda of the District and the County Council. Our county councillor Nigel Simpson has worked very hard to get us to this point. The demolition should take seven days and will probably slow down traffic on the north end of the B430.
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Oxfordshire County Council: Financial support for those in crisis
Do you know someone elderly or vulnerable struggling with rising living costs?
The Oxfordshire Residents Support Scheme is here to help those who are facing financial hardship. We offer short term support for essentials like food and credit for gas and electric prepayment meters. In some cases, we can also help with white goods, furniture, and clothing.
This support is designed for one-off crises or emergencies, ensuring those who receive it get what
they need to stay comfortable and safe. Additionally, the scheme can connect residents with other
sources of support for long-term needs.
Find out more about the scheme, plus details of how to apply at
http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/council/help-rising-living-costs/residents-support-scheme
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Oxfordshire County Council: Healthy Start Financial Scheme
Get help to buy healthy food and milk with Healthy Start!
If you receive universal or family tax credits and are pregnant or have a child under four, you might be eligible for a Healthy Start card. This contactless card gives you up to £34 a month towards buying healthy food, fresh milk and vitamins for you and your child.
Find out more at www.healthystart.nhs.uk
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Healthwatch Oxfordshire: Have you recently needed health or medical care immediately or the same day in Oxfordshire?
Healthwatch Oxfordshire would like to hear from anyone who has needed urgent or emergency care or help in Oxfordshire in the last two years. This might include calling NHS 111 or your local GP practice, going to a hospital Accident and Emergency (A&E) department, or contacting a mental health crisis team.
We’d like to know what you understand about these health services, what information you used to find out about services, and your experience of getting the right help quickly.
Your feedback will help us understand your experiences and identify areas for improvement.
To tell us about your experiences, please complete our short online survey at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/UECservices/
The survey is anonymous and will be open for comments until Monday 17th February 2025.
If you would rather talk to someone about your experience, or would like a paper copy or translated version of the survey, please contact Healthwatch Oxfordshire on 01865 520520 or at hello@healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk
To find out more about the work of Healthwatch Oxfordshire see: www.healthwatchoxfordshire.co.uk
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Puy du Fou, near Bicester - Consultation February 2025
Further round of consultations being held in February 2025 at:
Bicester: Weyland Hall, 8-10 North Street, OX26 6ND - Thursday 6 February 12.00-19.00hrs
Banbury: Whately Hall Hotel, 17-19 Horse Fair, OX16 0AN - Friday 7 February, 12.00-19.00hrs
Bucknell: Bucknell Village Hall, Middleton Road, OX27 7LX - Saturday 8 February, 10.00-17.00hrs
More information on the proposals can be found at: www.puydufouconsultation.co.uk
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Parish Treeworks - January/February 2025 (updated date)
The Parish Council would like to advise you that some maintenance work is to be carried out by a contractor (Bicester Tree Services) on trees in the parish on the following dates:
- Spinney: Thursday 9th January 2025
- The Stocks and oak tree pond: Thursday 20th February 2025
Subject to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances the team should be onsite for 8:30-9am.
We apologise in advance for any noise disturbance you may experience.
If there are any issues please contact the clerk or a Councillor.
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Cherwell Local Plan 2042 Consultation
You can now submit your comments on Cherwell District Council's proposed Local Plan 2042.
A formal consultation has been launched which runs until Friday, 14 February 2025.
When finalised, the Plan will set out where new housing and infrastructure should be delivered in the years through to 2042.
It also contains policies to help the district meet the challenge of climate change, maintain a thriving economy, and protect landscape and heritage assets.
Read more www.cherwell.gov.uk/Reg19
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Bicester & Kidlington - Neighbourhood Policing New Year Priorities Survey Message
The Bicester and Kidlington Neighbourhood team hope that everyone has a safe and enjoyable festive period.
We have been busy focusing on the current Priorities over the last few months and have updated our activity on the TVP Your Area webpages (needless to say there were a few people on our naughty list in 2024).
Your area | Thames Valley Police
We will look to conduct in person Have your Say events at key locations in each area and this will be advertised separately.
However for those that can’t make one of the events please follow the link to a very short survey to set the new priorities:
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Advice from Thames Valley Police: Scam Awareness at Christmas time
This time of year we see an increase in reports of Suspicious messages and Scam messages with links included in the messages. These messages are not genuine and if you click the link you risk losing personal information or giving a stranger access to your bank account!
Please see the example below and remain vigilant.
- Do not click the links
- Do not reply to the messages
- Block the number messaging you
- Report the Scam messages to Action Fraud on their website: www.actionfraud.police.uk/reportscam
- Only use links from a trusted and known source
- If you have a friend or family member who is good with technology you can ask them for advice
- Normally scams try to rush you into action so you cannot think about it, take a breath and think logically about the contact.
Remember to be sceptical of messages out of nowhere.
Advice from Thames Valley Police: Scam Awareness - TV Licensing
TV Licensing has released a refreshed public vigilance campaign called STOP, CHECK, ASK.
STOP – Scammers will attempt to trick you into giving away your personal or bank details. Always be wary of letters, emails, texts or phone calls that promise you money or a refund.
CHECK - Has the sender spelt your name correctly, and are there any grammatical errors? You should also make sure they have included the correct licence number, which you can check on the TV Licensing website. Be wary though, recent email spoofs are using our official email addresses. If you click or tap the email address shown it will reveal the actual email address being used. If this shows a different email, it’s proof it's a fake.
ASK – If you are ever unsure about a communication you have received, it is always best to ask someone – perhaps a friend or trusted advisor. You can go to the TV Licensing website and sign in to your licence at tvl.co.uk/yourlicence to check if anything is wrong or call TV Licensing on 0300 303 9695 to speak with someone who can help.
FAQs
What if you've already entered your personal details on a suspicious site?
Report it to Action Fraud or call them on 0300 123 2040. If this included card or bank account details, talk to your bank immediately.
How do you report a scam email?
Protect your information by sending any scam or suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk and the National Cyber Security Centre will investigate. If the email links to a scam website it will be blocked or taken down.
How do you report a scam text message?
Help stop the scammers