Gavin Walton, Author at Vale of White Horse District Council

Residents urged to respond to government consultation on once-in-a-generation opportunity to change local councils

The government has launched a consultation on options to reorganise local councils across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire.

October 2, 2023

Fun for all the family this October half-term

A range of free and low-cost fun activities are available for children and their families during the October half-term across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. Provided by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils, sessions include fun outdoor orienteering and events inside such as dance, sports, theatre and much more. Here’s a full run down of […]

September 28, 2023

Residents urged to ‘Check it before you chuck it’

We are urging residents to ‘Check it before you chuck it’ as part of a drive to increase the amount and quality of recycling in the district. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have launched a new campaign asking people to check before they chuck items in their recycling bins. An estimated […]

image of three items of play equipment, an accessible roundabout, an accessible swing and and cable ride.

July 31, 2023

£45,000 investment will ensure more young children can enjoy Vale play areas

Work is underway to install exciting new equipment at three play areas in the Vale of White Horse. The £45,000 upgrade will help to ensure that more children can play and have fun outdoors in district council play areas. Vale of White Horse District Council is providing the accessible apparatus at Marlborough Gardens in […]

photo of the Armed Forces Day Flag flying above Abbey House

June 23, 2023

Flag raised to mark Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day on Saturday 24 June is our chance to show our support to everyone in the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets. To mark the occasion, Vale of White Horse District Council’s new Armed Forces and Veteran’s Champion, Cllr Mark Coleman, helped to raise the official […]

June 15, 2023

CCTV to target Abingdon toilet vandals

Individuals deliberately damaging public toilets in an Abingdon park now risk being caught on CCTV. Following repeated and costly vandalism, Vale of White Horse District Council has installed the cameras overlooking the entrance to the toilets in Abbey Meadow. The facility is well used throughout the year and is especially important during the summer months […]