The government has today (16 July) announced that Oxfordshire and West Berkshire’s seven existing councils will be replaced by three unitary councils from 1 April 2028 as part of its plans for local government reorganisation (LGR).
Our new Land Charges system and Land Charges Register are now live.
Gavin Walton
July 16, 2026
Government confirms three new unitary councils for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire in 2028
The government has today (16 July) announced that Oxfordshire and West Berkshire’s seven existing councils will be replaced by three unitary councils from 1 April 2028 as part of its plans for local government reorganisation (LGR).
July 16, 2026
Leader’s statement – 15 July 2026
Cllr Bethia Thomas, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, delivered her Leader’s statement to Council at the meeting on 15 July 2026.
July 10, 2026
Land Charges system to launch on Monday 13 July following major upgrade
Joint statement from Cllr Maggie Filipova-Rivers, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council, and Cllr Bethia Thomas, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council:
July 10, 2026
New rates support approved for Vale pubs and rural businesses
Pubs and essential rural businesses across the Vale of White Horse are set to receive extra support following the approval of a new one-off discretionary business rates relief scheme for 2026/27
June 26, 2026
Vale Cabinet to consider support package for local pubs and rural businesses
A one-off business rates top-up could help ease the financial pressures facing some of the much-loved local businesses at the heart of our communities.
June 23, 2026
Bin days staying the same, but collection times may change across South Oxfordshire and the Vale
Residents across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are being reminded to put their bins out by 6am on their scheduled collection day, ahead of route changes starting later this month.
June 15, 2026
Residents invited to shape the future of local parish arrangements
Residents in two areas of the Vale of White Horse are encouraged to have their say on proposals which could change how their communities are represented in the future.
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 7, 2026
Extra garden waste collection for permit holders this April
Residents with a garden waste permit can have extra garden waste collected for free, on their normal scheduled collection day only, between 20 April and 1 May 2026.
