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August 8, 2022
Everyone’s different so tell us how council services can be easier to access
We come in all shapes and sizes, we look and sound different, and we all see things differently. South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse District Councils value and embrace these differences – as these are the things that make each of us unique. It doesn’t matter who they are, everyone will eventually need […]
August 3, 2022
Joint statement from the leaders of South Oxfordshire District Council, Vale of White Horse District Council, Cherwell District Council, Oxford City Council, and West Oxfordshire District Council
“The five Local Planning authorities in Oxfordshire have been working together on a joint plan for Oxfordshire to 2050. It is with regret that we were unable to reach agreement on the approach to planning for future housing needs within the framework of the Oxfordshire Plan. “Local Plans for the City and Districts will now […]
July 18, 2022
Didcot Garden Party – Free shows, performances and sports sessions in Didcot Garden Town this summer
The Didcot Garden Party is returning throughout the summer holidays to bring exciting events and sports activities to Cornerstone Arts Centre and local parks in the town. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are bringing lots of free activities for families and young people from 23 July up until 31 August. The […]
July 5, 2022
Revised focus for Didcot Garden Town
Revised plans to help improve the lives of residents living in and around Didcot Garden Town have been approved at two Cabinet meetings. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have approved a renewed, ambitious delivery plan for Didcot Garden Town. It will focus on providing community benefits, a special retail recovery strategy, […]
June 27, 2022
Alderman honour awarded to three ex-councillors
Three former Vale of White Horse councillors who served the district for a combined total of 52 years have been honoured as Aldermen. Jim Halliday, Jerry Patterson and Reg Waite were awarded the title at a recent special Council meeting in recognition of the service they provided to the council and the district. Dr Jim […]
June 23, 2022
Government pledges £100,000 of support for two local garden villages
The government has allocated £100,000 for two garden communities based in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse districts. Berinsfield Garden Village will be receiving £50,000 towards the costs of work to help develop the village with new and refurbished community facilities as part of plans to build around 1,700 new homes. The other £50,000 […]
June 15, 2022
Still time to have say on issues affecting South Oxfordshire and the Vale
There’s still time for people to give their views on the issues affecting our districts as part of a new Joint Local Plan. People have been using a new interactive website to have their say on topics such as tackling the climate emergency, sustainable transport, affordable housing, high-tech jobs, and the future of our town […]
June 14, 2022
Chance to help improve central Abingdon
People will soon have the chance to help shape how central Abingdon could be revitalised. Vale of White Horse District Council is working with Carter Jonas – an organisation with expertise in regeneration – to help identify parts of the market town that have seen better days and consider how they could have brighter futures. […]
June 1, 2022
Vandals continue to target Abingdon toilets
Vandals have again caused significant damage to public toilets in Abingdon, the latest in a series of attacks on facilities in the town. Last week, the toilets at the Charter Car Park were attacked on two separate occasions with doors kicked in, tiles smashed and fixtures and fittings damaged. The toilets at the Charter are […]
May 19, 2022
Leader’s statement – 18 May 2022
Cllr Emily Smith, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, delivered her Leader’s statement to Council at the meeting on 18 May 2022.
