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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November 2, 2023
Over £82,000 awarded to expand youth activities
Children across Wantage, Grove and nearby neighbourhoods will soon have more exciting youth activities on offer, thanks to a funding boost for Sweatbox Community Youth Services. Sweatbox is set to receive £82,166 from Vale of White Horse District Council to expand their weekly youth activities, which include sports, arts and more. Specifically, the funds will […]
October 24, 2023
New grant to help people stay warm and fed this winter
A new food and warmth grant will help support people in our communities this winter who may otherwise struggle to afford essential things. Access to nutritious food and warm homes are basic necessities – but the ongoing impact of the pandemic on people’s finances, health and wellbeing has been further heightened by the cost-of-living […]
October 16, 2023
Councils support staff with pledge for the Real Living Wage
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have pledged their ongoing commitment for paying staff at least the Real Living Wage. Both councils currently ensure all directly employed council staff receive at least the Real Living Wage and have done for several years. The Real Living Wage (currently £10.90 with an update due […]
October 16, 2023
Leader’s statement – 11 October 2023
Cllr Bethia Thomas, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, delivered her Leader’s statement to Council at the meeting on Wednesday 11 October 2023. Tonight I am here as leader of our council to report on progress in our district since we last met; I know that in my position it is easy to […]
September 27, 2023
Including everyone is focus of two Vale champions
Two Vale champions are working to make sure everyone is included and represented in the district.
September 19, 2023
Leader’s statement – Botley Road closure
Cllr Bethia Thomas, Leader of the Vale, said: Like many, I’m disappointed with Network Rail’s news that they’re keeping Botley Road closed until October next year. The original plan had been for the road to reopen this October for six months over Christmas. This is very frustrating for so many, access to Oxford has become […]
September 5, 2023
Champions work to make the Vale a greener, healthier place
Two new champions at Vale of White Horse District Council will help get people walking and cycling and focus on what we are doing towards nature recovery.
August 10, 2023
Help shape the future of tourism in our districts and be in with chance to win a £75 voucher
We want to hear from you to help us enhance our local tourism experiences and boost our economy – whether you’re a resident, tourism business or visitor, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils, in collaboration with Tourism South East (TSE) Research, are calling for community feedback as part of their latest tourism […]
August 9, 2023
Champions to promote key work being done across Vale
A new group of champions have been appointed to help highlight work being done by Vale of White Horse District Council in key areas.
July 26, 2023
Cash boost for rural economy across districts
More than £1m is available to help improve the rural economy across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse.
