Gavin Walton
March 24, 2021
Green Homes Grant will improve conditions for 150 Oxfordshire households
At least 150 homes across Oxfordshire will be made more energy efficient thanks to a successful bid for £1.5 million of government funding. Oxfordshire County Council was awarded the Green Homes Grant by the government. The council will be working together with expected delivery partner the National Energy Foundation (NEF) to help less well-off households […]
March 19, 2021
Vale Leader’s statement on the Expressway project cancellation
The Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council has welcomed the announcement that the government’s proposed Oxford to Cambridge Expressway has been scrapped, calling it a success for local campaigners. Cllr Emily Smith, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council said: “This is welcome news, and I would like to congratulate and thank the many groups and […]
March 9, 2021
Abingdon’s multi-storey to be reserved for vaccination parking only, on specific days
Parking at the Charter multi-storey car park in Abingdon will be reserved for people getting their Covid-19 jabs on certain days over the next month or so. Thousands of patients are being invited to get their jabs at the Malthouse Surgery over the coming weeks and many of them will be people in their 80s and over getting their second dose. The […]
March 3, 2021
Maintenance work at the multi-storey Charter car park in Abingdon
Through our regular maintenance checks of council facilities, we’ve identified some urgent repair work that we need to do ensure the safety of the users at the multi-storey car park in Abingdon. This means Levels 3 and upwards will be closed from 7.30pm on Wednesday 3 March until further notice. We are currently assessing how long the […]
February 18, 2021
Statement on the Government’s plan for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc
This week, the government has published a new plan designed to transform the Oxford-Cambridge Arc region into one of the world’s premier growth areas and a world-leader in sustainability. In response, Cllr Emily Smith, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, said: “While the Arc Spatial Framework is a government led piece of work, […]
February 16, 2021
Changes to Vale parking arrangements confirmed following public consultation
Following a public consultation, Vale of White Horse District Council’s Cabinet have approved several changes to parking arrangements to help reduce vehicle emissions. Last November almost 200 people commented on proposed changes to the parking arrangements. At their meeting on Friday 5 February, the council’s Cabinet considered the consultation results, and approved that the […]
February 11, 2021
Leaders statement – Report to Council
Cllr Emily Smith, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, delivered her latest Report to Council at the meeting on 10 February 2021: Vaccinations Covid has continued to dominate the discussions I have with partners and other councils. As the country entered lockdown again on boxing day. Cllr Helen Pighills, our officers and I […]
February 10, 2021
Extended support for those struggling to pay their council tax could benefit more than 3,000 households
South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council are to extend the support they are providing to help working age people who are struggling to pay their council tax as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The move could benefit more than 3,000 households across the two districts. In June the two […]
February 10, 2021
Proposed changes could improve taxi safety and help tackle the climate emergency – have your say!
Members of the public and those involved in the taxi trade are being asked to comment on some potential changes to the joint taxi licensing policy for South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council are responsible for licensing private hire (minicab) vehicles, drivers, and […]
February 9, 2021
Taxi licence applicant fined after failing to disclose previous driving convictions
A man from Oxford has been ordered to pay more than £1,800 after being found guilty of failing to disclose a series of previous driving convictions when applying for a taxi driver’s licence. Samir Gaid, 47, from Headley Way, Oxford, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Monday 1 February when he was found guilty of […]