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May 22, 2023
Council grants now available for food banks and community larders
Councils offer financial support for community organisations as food prices continue to rise and increasing numbers of people turn to food banks for essentials. The voluntary food network – voluntary and community organisations such as food banks, food larders and community fridges for residents – plays a vital role supporting people but demand for […]
May 19, 2023
Leader and Cabinet Members confirmed at annual Vale of White Horse District Council meeting
Councillor Bethia Thomas has been confirmed as the Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council. Cllr Thomas – who became leader last December after previous leader Cllr Emily Smith stepped down – was officially confirmed as leader again at Wednesday’s (May 17) full council meeting following the results of the local elections in May. […]
May 19, 2023
Have a splashing good time across the Vale this summer
Preparations are ramping up as the splash pads in the Vale are being prepared to be switched on for the summer. The splash pads in Memorial Park in Wantage and Abbey Meadow in Abingdon are both managed by Vale of White Horse District Council. This year will be the first full summer season that the […]
May 4, 2023
Local Elections 2023 – the results
Thank you to everyone who voted in the 2023 local elections. For all the the results, please head to our Vale of White Horse Local Election page.
May 3, 2023
#NoMowMay: Councils support biodiversity during No Mow May and beyond
Councils across Oxfordshire will be supporting No Mow May by allowing grass verges to grow long in May and beyond – in order to prioritise and promote biodiversity across the county.
April 18, 2023
Are you ID ready for the local elections? Check now before it’s too late
If you intend to vote at a polling station on 4 May, check now that you have valid photo ID
April 11, 2023
Have you moved house or recently turned 18? Check that you are registered to vote
The deadline to register to vote for the 2023 local elections is Monday 17 April.
April 4, 2023
Electric car club pilot scheme puts hire vehicles in car parks across Oxfordshire
Issued on behalf of Oxfordshire County Council Launch believed to be UK’s biggest countywide EV car club rollout Read the story on the Oxfordshire County Council website or below: An Oxfordshire wide car sharing pilot scheme is this month making 14 new electric vehicles (EVs) available for people to hire on an hourly or daily […]
March 24, 2023
Activities over Easter will have children hopping for joy
This Easter the holidays are going to be jam-packed full of activities for children in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. There’s something for everyone whether your child loves being outdoors, is interested in theatre or likes to get stuck into a bit of craft. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District […]
March 20, 2023
Get election ready – check your voter registration and ID before it’s too late
Voting at a polling station on 4 May? You must bring valid photo ID with you. No ID? apply now for free voter ID.
