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July 7, 2025
Summer in the Vale
A guide to services and advice from the council, as well as local and national organisations, to help during the summer months.
June 26, 2025
We’re in the top ten district councils in the the UK for action on climate and nature
Vale of White Horse and South Oxfordshire district councils are in the top ten performing district councils in the country for taking action on climate and nature recovery, according to research by an environmental organisation. Both councils, which have just published their new joint nature and climate action plan, were rated in the top ten […]
May 6, 2025
£100,000 available for climate and nature recovery projects
Great news for local community groups looking to tackle climate change and help nature recovery as the Vale of White Horse District Council’s Climate Action Fund opens for applications today (Tuesday 6 May).
April 23, 2025
Playground upgrade means it can now be enjoyed by all
Children can now enjoy a whole range of new activities including accessible equipment at a revamped playground in Abingdon.
April 14, 2025
Solar power for treatment works near Wantage
A refurbished sewage treatment works near Wantage will be powered by renewable energy thanks to Vale of White Horse District Council.
April 3, 2025
Signs point to more nature recovery in Vale
Visitors to meadow areas across the district will be better informed thanks to a series of tailor-made wooden signposts recently installed by the Vale of White Horse District Council at its green spaces.
March 7, 2025
Clean green energy coming to Wantage Leisure Centre
Work begins next week at Wantage Leisure Centre on a multi-million-pound energy efficiency programme with solar panels and extensive insulation of the roof to lower the site’s carbon emissions.Work begins next week at Wantage Leisure Centre on a multi-million-pound energy efficiency programme with solar panels and extensive insulation of the roof to lower the site’s carbon emissions.
February 27, 2025
New plan to help power Oxfordshire using local renewable energy
Oxfordshire councils have joined together, under the Future Oxfordshire Partnership, to deliver pioneering local area energy plans (LAEPs) for Oxfordshire, to address climate change and secure cleaner, more affordable energy for the county.
February 10, 2025
Cleaner greener modern heating for council leisure centre
White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre in Abingdon will see even more activity than usual from this week as work begins on a multi-million-pound replacement of the centre’s heating system to one with a massive reduction in both energy costs and carbon emissions.
December 19, 2024
Members allowances to rise for first time in four years
Councillors hope a rise in allowances will open the door to a wider group of people being able to represent their local communities. Vale of White Horse District Council has agreed to a rise in councillor allowances for the first time in four years, following recommendations from an independent panel. However, councillors have agreed that […]
