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May 18, 2026
Celebrations as Wantage Leisure Centre reaches its Golden Anniversary
This weekend marks half a century since Wantage Leisure Centre first opened its doors, and it is just as full of promise as it was in 1976. This golden anniversary year will see an investment of nearly £1million to double the size of the gym and upgrade the swimming pool changing areas. And with the newly installed solar panels and air source heat pumps, the sports centre can look forward to a sustainable future both financially and environmentally.
May 14, 2026
Get active this half term with free family fun, shows and exciting activities for all ages
Young children and their families can dive into a mix of free and budget-friendly fun across the Vale, with plenty of exciting activities and entertainment to enjoy together.
May 14, 2026
Leader’s statement – 13 May 2026
Cllr Bethia Thomas, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, delivered her Leader’s statement to Council at the meeting on 13 May 2026.
May 11, 2026
Councils’ new residential waste collection contract announced
One of the country’s most successful residential waste collection services is set to continue and build on past achievements.
May 11, 2026
Councils invite community groups to help nature recovery on their land
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have made it easier for community organisations to create nature recovery projects such as wildflower meadows on district council-owned land.
May 8, 2026
Former taxi driver convicted for fraud and insurance offences after forging licence documents
Vale of White Horse District Council has successfully prosecuted a former taxi driver from Kennington near Oxford who admitted to fraud and insurance offences after forging licence documents to continue working as a licensed driver.
May 5, 2026
Volunteer-run café at The Beacon celebrates first birthday!
Brews and Books Café run by Wantage Literary Festival at The Beacon in Wantage has celebrated its first birthday.
April 30, 2026
Too good to be true £20 waste deal costs barber shop owner £2,200
A decision to pay someone £20 to remove a substantial amount of waste has ended up costing the owner of a barber shop more than £2,200.
April 30, 2026
Let’s talk rubbish 2026 – tell us what you think of our waste and street cleaning services
Share your views on our rubbish, recycling and street cleaning services
April 28, 2026
Another £100,000 available for climate and nature recovery projects
The Vale of White Horse District Council’s annual grant fund for climate and nature recovery projects opens on Tuesday 5 May, with £100,000 available for local community groups and town and parish councils.
