A guide to council services over the Christmas and New Year period when the council offices are closed to the public.
Latest news
January 30, 2024
Game, Set and Match! £165,500 investment in new tennis courts for Abingdon
There’s great news for tennis fans – who will soon be able to play all year round thanks to a revamp of the courts in Abingdon. Work is due to begin on Monday 5 February to install four new 3G Artificial Turf Pitch (ATP) tennis courts at the White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre. These […]
January 22, 2024
Food vendor ordered to pay nearly £10,000 in fines
A food vendor has been ordered to pay nearly £10,000 in fines and costs after unlawfully trading in a layby. Ozgur Kayaoglu, age 49, of Thornford Drive, Westlea, Swindon, was seen selling food out of a VW Crafter Van in the layby along the A415 Marcham Road between the A34 and the minor road to […]
January 22, 2024
Enjoy dinosaur fun, multi-sports and much more this February half-term
A dinosaur-themed week, multi-sports, yoga, boxercise and movie screenings are just some of the free and low-cost activities available for children and their families to enjoy this February half-term.
January 16, 2024
Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor Neighbourhood Plan
Kingston Bagpuize Parish Council is working on creating a neighbourhood plan to influence the way their area grows and develops into the future. What’s happening now? Information on the Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor Neighbourhood Area designation consultation will be available soon. If you want to get involved in the process, please contact the parish council. […]
January 10, 2024
Building our tomorrow together – join the conversation to help shape the future of our districts
Take part in our Local Plan consultation today.
January 9, 2024
Have your say on a new political map for Vale of White Horse District Council
The Local Government Boundary Commission wants to hear what residents and organisations think about their local area.
January 8, 2024
Successful residential waste collection contract extended
One of the country’s most successful residential waste collection contracts has been extended this month. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils announced an agreement today, to extend their joint contract with waste contractor, Biffa, for two more years. The contract will now run until June 2026. The shared contract has helped keep the […]
January 2, 2024
Local flood warnings and weather alerts
There are reports of properties flooding and road closures in some locations. We have a live website with useful information so you can monitor the situation near you.
December 22, 2023
Council restates its opposition to the Abingdon reservoir at a busy December meeting
In its last full meeting of the year, council debated significant points of interest to the district and its future, with a motion restating the Vale’s opposition to the proposed reservoir, SESRO. It also considered the upcoming consultation to the council’s forthcoming joint local plan and its future commitment to climate action and nature recovery, […]
December 21, 2023
Action on anti-social behaviour in Wantage
Vale of White Horse District Council has taken steps to tackle a rise in anti-social behaviour in an area of Wantage. Earlier this year, residents and shoppers raised concerns over issues at Mill Street carpark. Known locally as ‘The Undercroft’, the site was in danger of becoming a hotspot for anti-social behaviour with an increase […]
