With autumn and winter approaching, now is the perfect time to make sure you’re ready for the colder nights ahead. Oxfordshire County Council is reminding residents about free electric blanket testing happening across the county later this month.
Last year, over 30% of blankets tested by the Council did not pass the safety check — so it’s really important to have yours tested before winter.
Sessions are run by Oxfordshire County Council’s trading standards team. Full addresses and time slots are provided when you book your appointment at one of the following locations:
September 2025
- Monday 22nd – Rosehill, Oxford
- Tuesday 23rd – Henley-on-Thames
- Wednesday 24th – Bicester
- Thursday 25th – Chipping Norton
- Friday 26th – Abingdon
October 2025
- Monday 6th – Risinghurst, Oxford
- Tuesday 7th – Didcot
- Wednesday 8th – Banbury
- Thursday 9th – Witney
- Friday 10th – Wantage
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