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 22, 2024
Marking Ukraine Independence Day, councils continue to provide sanctuary to Ukrainians.
Ahead of Ukraine Independence Day on 24 August council leaders share their statements: Cllr Bethia Thomas, Leader at Vale of White Horse District Council, said: “Our support for Ukrainians remains steadfast and heartfelt as we continue to provide sanctuary for Ukrainian households living in the Vale. I’m so proud of the huge efforts from residents, […]
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).
August 7, 2024
FREE places at green skills courses available for South and Vale residents
More than 80 fully funded places are available on eco-friendly home improvement courses for people based in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse districts.
August 6, 2024
Didcot Garden Party begins with a barnstorming launch
Hundreds enjoyed a host of free activities as this year’s Didcot Garden Party started with ewe-some fun for everyone while bathed in sunshine. The courtyard at Cornerstone was the place to be on Saturday 27 July as this year’s summer of fun launched in the market town. The Carnival of Animals brought a host of […]
August 5, 2024
Residents urged to ‘❤️ your area’ to help cut down on litter
A new campaign aims to tackle the issue of litter in our parks and streets.
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 22, 2024
Local charities given helping hand with lottery funds
Sustainable Shrivenham and Abingdon Music Centre are two of 10 local charities whose community work has received a boost of unrestricted funding thanks to the White Horse Community Lottery. Marking its third anniversary this month (July) since its launch by Vale of White Horse District Council, the lottery has raised £82,975 and helped local organisations, […]
July 20, 2024
Oxford flood alleviation scheme gets the go ahead
The much-anticipated Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme is one step closer to becoming a reality (15 July) after Oxfordshire County Council resolved to grant planning permission.
July 19, 2024
Leader’s Report to Council
As reported by Cllr Bethia Thomas to the Vale of White Horse District Council meeting on Wednesday 17 July 2024. Writing this report has been challenging as I have so much news to give you, I wasn’t quite sure where to start. Obviously, I need to note the election results, nationally of course, and our […]
July 18, 2024
Councils running their FREE Litter Bug activity trails competition during the school summer holidays
From Friday 19 July to Sunday 11 August South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils are once again running FREE Litter Bug Detectives activity trails for children across the districts.
