A guide to council services over the Christmas and New Year period when the council offices are closed to the public.
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August 16, 2024
The next steps for Councils’ Joint Local Plan
Following two hugely successful public consultations, which saw South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District councils receive a Highly Commended award at the Planning Resource Awards 2024, the councils have now set out the next steps for their Joint Local Plan (JLP).
July 31, 2024
Councils purchase 45 homes for those in need
A new era for genuinely affordable, high-quality, council-owned housing has begun in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse.
July 11, 2024
Make a splash at Abbey Meadow Pool
Summer in the Vale is well underway and there is great news for families and swimmers with the Abbey Meadow outdoor pool in Abingdon set to reopen on Saturday 20 July in plenty of time for the school summer holidays.
July 11, 2024
Council encourages people to take part in Thames Water reservoir consultation
Vale of White Horse District Council is encouraging its residents to give their views on Thames Water’s proposals for its proposed reservoir for the district.
July 9, 2024
Rain garden part of a range of improvements at Wantage car park
A rain garden is being installed at Portway car park to help manage rainwater and prevent overwhelming the drains during times of heavy rain.
July 9, 2024
Councils encourage everyone to rethink waste
We all need to rethink how we deal with our waste. That’s the strong message from South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils whose residents have consistently been among the very best recyclers in England for well over a decade. The two councils are now striving to take things to the next level […]
May 7, 2024
Here comes a fun-packed summer in the Vale
As May gets underway, Vale of White Horse District Council is gearing up for a summer of family-friendly free and low-cost activities and destinations to visit.
Over the summer months, the council’s Active Communities Team will be offering a range of activities to get involved in, including community walks and skateboarding.
April 16, 2024
Join the conversation on plan to put communities at the heart of everything
Vale of White Horse District Council is setting a new council plan for the next four years and is encouraging everyone within the district to join in the conversation
February 27, 2024
Changes coming next year to garden waste service in South and Vale
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have set out plans to change the way their garden waste service is paid for in 2025. The councils’ have agreed the introduction of a permit scheme from April 2025 which will include subscribers receiving a sticker for their bins to identify them as fully paid-up […]
February 13, 2024
Securing a sustainable future for The Beacon Arts Centre and Community Centre
Robust plans are being prepared this month to secure a sustainable and ‘best value’ future for The Beacon Arts and Community Centre. The arts and community centre has provided Wantage and the surrounding areas with an important and lively focus for arts and the community since 2014. The Beacon supports the wellbeing of residents by […]
