The government has launched a consultation on options to reorganise local councils across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire.
Gavin Walton
October 8, 2025
Brown bin permit holders can have extra garden waste collected this Autumn
Brown bin permit holders can have extra garden waste collected for free, on their normal scheduled collection day only, between 27 October and 7 November.
September 29, 2025
Enjoy an action-packed half-term across South Oxfordshire and the Vale
From theatre shows and craft workshops to outdoor adventure challenges and family fun days – there’s something for everyone this October half-term! Families across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse can look forward to an exciting week of free and low-cost activities from 25 October to 1 November. Free and low-cost outdoor activities, […]
September 8, 2025
Remembering South and Vale’s New Waste Services Number is as easy as 123
8 September 2025 From today, residents in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse should use a new number for district council waste and recycling enquiries: 01235 422 123 The previous number (03000 610 610) is being phased out and will be switched off soon. The new number is already active, so residents should update their […]
August 8, 2025
On the go? Please take your recyclables home!
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are calling on residents to change the way they deal with litter on the go.
July 16, 2025
Rubbish judgment sees resident fined for A34 fly-tip
Vale of White Horse District Council has successfully prosecuted a Didcot resident after their waste was found fly-tipped in a layby on the A34 southbound, near Kennington—an area of persistent public concern around litter and illegal dumping.
July 10, 2025
Book now for FREE South and Vale Summer Holiday Activities!
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July 3, 2025
Two fined for dumping rubbish in rural Oxfordshire
Two residents have been brought to book after admitting responsibility for separate fly-tipping incidents in the Vale of White Horse. Failure to pay fine costs Fyfield fly-tipper Lorna Swift, 40, of Summers Close, Kingston Bagpuize, attended Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Friday 13 June, when she pleaded guilty to unlawfully depositing black bags full of rubbish […]
May 29, 2025
Let’s rethink bulky waste – could you rehome or repair it instead?
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are encouraging residents to think twice before booking a bulky waste collection – because that old cupboard, television, table or unwanted bookcase might still have plenty of life left in it.
May 16, 2025
Get active and join the excitement of half term with a free family fun day, shows and more!
Looking for exciting ways to keep the kids entertained this May half-term? Come along to Abingdon Fun Day on Wednesday 28 May – a completely free day of games, sports, and family activities at the White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre!
May 15, 2025
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