Gavin Walton, Author at Vale of White Horse District Council

Important changes to planning, land charges and mapping services

Planning system now live! Find out more.

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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.

Share your views on our rubbish, recycling and street cleaning services

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.

March 26, 2026

Could your parish be about to change?

Residents of several parishes in the Vale of White Horse have the chance to comment on potential changes for the area that their parish council covers. People taking part in the 2026 Community Governance Review will play their part in helping to ensure that their local council is effective, efficient and better reflects the interests […]

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February 23, 2026

Residents reminded to buy their new garden waste permit

Residents who receive garden waste collections in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are being reminded to buy a new permit if they wish to continue receiving collections from 1 April through to 31 March 2027

February 19, 2026

Dig in for free! South and Vale residents invited to grab complimentary compost this March

Spring is coming – and so is your chance to give your garden a natural boost! South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are inviting residents to collect free, nutrient-rich compost at special giveaway events this March. It’s the perfect way to recycle, reduce waste and grow something great!

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February 12, 2026

Vale Council sets balanced 2026/27 budget focused on communities, services and responsible spending

Vale of White Horse District Council has agreed its £21million budget for 2026/27, setting out how it will protect essential local services, invest in community facilities and manage public money responsibly during a period of continued financial pressure on councils and households.

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February 6, 2026

Draft Vale 2026/27 budget to be considered by Council

A draft budget for 2026/27, setting out how Vale of White Horse District Council plans to protect local services, support communities and manage public money carefully, will be presented to councillors for approval this month.

February 4, 2026

South and Vale residents to keep using just one recycling bin

Residents can continue using a single wheelie bin for almost all their recycling, following confirmation that we won’t need to change our services to meet a new national policy.

January 20, 2026

From payments to emissions – tell us what you think about proposed taxi policy updates

Published 20 January 2026 South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are inviting residents, businesses and the taxi and private hire trade to share their views on proposed updates to their Joint Taxi Licensing Policy. This is your chance to influence how taxi services operate across both districts – from payment options […]

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