Chair of the council
The Chair of Vale of White Horse District Council for 2025-26 is Cllr Oliver Forder and our Vice Chair is Cllr Jill Rayner.
Chair’s Charities
During his year in office Cllr Forder has chosen to support two local charities, Oxfordshire Mind and Host Abingdon.
Oxfordshire Mind is an independent charity that is affiliated with the national Mind association. The charity has been campaigning for better health care in Oxfordshire for over 50 years. They offer practical support on wide ranging issues such as housing and benefits, well being and food banks as well as listening and sign posting to other mental health services.
Host Abingdon work to welcome refugees, asylum seekers and migrants who have come to Abingdon and the surrounding area. They offer help and friendship as well as practical help in finding accommodation, financial support and education. The charity also gives advice and support to host families.
Please contact the Chair’s PA using the details below if you have any questions.
Contact us - Chair of the council
01235 422082
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Vale of White Horse District Council
Abbey House
Abbey Close
Abingdon
OX14 3JE
