Our #BeWinterPrepared guide to services and advice from the council, as well as local and national organisations, to help during the winter months.
The government has announced the outcome of its review into local government reorganisation (LGR).
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October 29, 2026
Government review concludes: Oxfordshire and West Berkshire to get three new unitary councils
The government has announced the outcome of its review into local government reorganisation (LGR).
October 28, 2026
Vale leader welcomes greater clarity on Thames Valley devolution plans
Bethia Thomas reiterated the council’s support for the Thames Valley being included in the government’s devolution programme.
October 21, 2026
Extra garden waste collected for permit holders this November
Residents with a garden waste collection permit in the Vale of White Horse can have extra garden waste collected for free.
October 16, 2026
Make it a green Hallowe’en: simple swaps to cut waste
Published 16 October 2026 With Hallowe’en around the corner, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are highlighting five simple ways residents can keep seasonal waste to a minimum this autumn. Every October, tonnes of pumpkins, single-wear synthetic Hallowe’en costumes, and plastic decorations are thrown away after a single evening. By rethinking how […]
October 6, 2026
Abingdon based CCTV hub opens offering enhanced safety for Vale residents
Published 6 October 2026 A new countywide CCTV control room has launched in Abingdon, bringing enhanced crime prevention across Oxfordshire. The new hub at Abingdon Police Station brings benefits including upgraded CCTV technology and enhanced monitoring capabilities. The hub is part of the Thames Valley CCTV Partnership. District councils in Oxfordshire, including Vale of White […]
September 21, 2026
Residents encouraged to help keep South Oxfordshire and the Vale clean this autumn
Published Monday 21 September 2026 Residents are being encouraged to play their part in keeping parks, streets and countryside looking their best during the final week of the Waste Less. Clean Spaces. Better Places. campaign. Throughout Clean Spaces Week, the councils will celebrate the many people who already help care for their local area while […]
September 14, 2026
Residents reminded to ‘Check it before you chuck it’ during Recycle Week
Residents across the Vale of White Horse are being encouraged to recycle with confidence with one simple message: Don’t guess. Check it before you chuck it.
September 8, 2026
Consultation on Councils’ second Joint Local Plan launched
A consultation has launched this week on the South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils’ second Joint Local Plan.
July 27, 2026
Councils reaffirm commitment to being welcoming and inclusive organisations for all
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have both reaffirmed their commitment to providing inclusivity across all their services.
