A guide to services and advice from the council, as well as local and national organisations, to help during the summer months.
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Gavin Walton
April 13, 2022
Witness the thrill of elite cycling in the Vale on Saturday 11 June
Find out when and where you can see the race and about the road closures on the day.
March 31, 2022
Have your say on proposed changes for parishes in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse
Residents are being asked to comment on changes put forward by parish councils in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse which could affect how their local area is run. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are carrying out a Community Governance Review. This involves reviewing existing arrangements for parishes across […]
March 28, 2022
Free parking in the Vale to change from 4 April
Find out about the changes to free parking and parking fees
March 25, 2022
Women’s Tour cycling race set for Oxfordshire finale
The 2022 Women’s Tour, Britain’s biggest and longest running international women’s cycling stage race, will end with a spectacular Oxfordshire finale in June. Stage six (Saturday 11 June) will start in Chipping Norton before culminating in Oxford city centre. As part of race organiser SweetSpot’s three-year partnership with Oxfordshire County Council, and the county’s city and district councils, this stage […]
March 16, 2022
Groups urged to apply now to the Vale’s Climate Action Fund
Communities looking to tackle climate change in the Vale are being urged to apply now for a share of a new £50,000 council grant. Applications are now open for Vale of White Horse District Council’s Climate Action Fund to help local groups, with up to £5,000 on offer for individual projects. The fund is open […]
March 15, 2022
Millions secured for green infrastructure in Didcot
Millions of pounds have been secured for vital infrastructure, health provision and tackling climate change as part of a planning application for Didcot. Developers will have to provide the funds as part of an application for up to 4,254 homes – 35% of which will be affordable – at Valley Park near Great Western Park […]
March 9, 2022
Information for South and Vale residents about the £150 ‘rebate’ to help with energy bills
Thousands of council taxpayers in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse will soon receive a £150 council tax ‘rebate’ to help with rising energy bills. The government has announced that most households in council tax bands A-D will be eligible for the rebate however, contrary to some reports, the ‘rebate’ will not be […]
March 3, 2022
More than 150 volunteers support major tree planting effort
More than 150 volunteers joined a major tree planting event in Abingdon over two sessions on Saturday 26 February to help tackle climate change. Members of local community group Abingdon Carbon Cutters and other volunteers from across the area planted 420 trees at Rye Farm Meadow. The work was the first stage of a project […]
March 3, 2022
Important changes for Vale car parks to start on 4 April
Important measures to make car parks in the Vale of White Horse more sustainable to manage will be introduced next month. Motorists parking in district council car parks in Abingdon, Faringdon and Wantage are advised that from Monday 4 April: Free parking will still be available but reduced to one hour a day* New fees […]
February 28, 2022
Sessions to help hair and beauty staff support victims of domestic abuse
Free training is now available to help ensure hair and beauty staff know what to do if they suspect a client or colleague is at risk of or suffering from domestic abuse. The South and Vale Community Safety Partnership and Oxfordshire charity Reducing the Risk of Domestic Abuse are running a series of free online […]
