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October 16, 2026
Make it a green Hallowe’en: simple swaps to cut waste
Published 16 October 2026 With Hallowe’en around the corner, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are highlighting five simple ways residents can keep seasonal waste to a minimum this autumn. Every October, tonnes of pumpkins, single-wear synthetic Hallowe’en costumes, and plastic decorations are thrown away after a single evening. By rethinking how […]
October 16, 2026
Vale among nation’s top three councils for affordable housing delivery
Published 16 October 2026 Vale of White Horse District Council has been recognised as among the top-performing local authorities in England for affordable housing delivery through the planning system, according to leading planning publication Planning Resource. The recognition highlights the council’s success in securing affordable homes for local people through a combination of ambitious planning […]
October 15, 2026
Vale celebrates a year of climate action and nature recovery achievements
Published 15 October 2026 Vale of White Horse District Council is celebrating a year of significant progress in tackling climate change, restoring nature and supporting communities to build a greener future. The council has successfully delivered the first year of its joint Nature and Climate Action Plan (with South Oxfordshire District Council) and has now […]
October 13, 2026
Free and low-cost activities for October half term
Families across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse can enjoy a range of free and low-cost activities this October half term, including Halloween adventures, creative workshops, family shows and sports sessions.
October 8, 2026
Longterm visions for Didcot on display to residents
Published 8 October 2026 New infrastructure, community funding and nature installations – just a few of the long-term visions for Didcot on display last week at a busy event in Harwell. The third Didcot Garden Town Community Update Meeting took place on Wednesday 30 September at Harwell Village Hall, with residents, community groups and local […]
October 8, 2026
Preventing Homelessness – the South and Vale Story
Saturday 10 October is World Homelessness Day – which aims to raise awareness of the needs of people experiencing homelessness and highlight the work being done to prevent it. In South and Vale this includes working with partner agencies to help support people and purchasing properties for people to live in.
October 6, 2026
Abingdon based CCTV hub opens offering enhanced safety for Vale residents
Published 6 October 2026 A new countywide CCTV control room has launched in Abingdon, bringing enhanced crime prevention across Oxfordshire. The new hub at Abingdon Police Station brings benefits including upgraded CCTV technology and enhanced monitoring capabilities. The hub is part of the Thames Valley CCTV Partnership. District councils in Oxfordshire, including Vale of White […]
October 6, 2026
£100,000 awarded to climate projects in the Vale
Solar panels, heat pumps and habitat restoration projects are among 15 projects to receive a total of £100,000 in grant funding through the 2026/27 Vale Nature and Climate Action Fund.
September 28, 2026
Councils reluctantly approve constitution changes for new planning process
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councillors this week discussed significant changes coming to the world of planning from the end of October, including a new standard national system that will see more applications determined by council officers.
September 22, 2026
Councils work towards stronger community connections
An ambitious undertaking with the aim of strengthening community connections gets underway this month across southern Oxfordshire.
