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October 23, 2026

A detailed Council discussion about the Cearn solar farm has highlighted ongoing and widespread concerns about the growing number of large-scale infrastructure plans that are decided centrally by the government rather than locally by councils who are more able to assess the effects of these on their communities. 

October 22, 2026

Cllr Bethia Thomas, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, delivered her Leader’s statement to Council at the meeting on Wednesday 21 October 2026.

September 28, 2026

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councillors this week discussed significant changes coming to the world of planning from the end of October, including a new standard national system that will see more applications determined by council officers.

September 22, 2026

An ambitious undertaking with the aim of strengthening community connections gets underway this month across southern Oxfordshire.

September 15, 2026

Following confirmation from Network Rail the Botley Road in Oxford will reopen on Sunday 20 September – over two years later than the original timetable deadline – Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, Cllr Bethia Thomas, has expressed her relief that the long overdue project was finally complete.

September 9, 2026

Following the delays in delivering South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils’ new Land Charges system this year, a report has been published setting out the causes of the project delays and identifying lessons learnt. 

September 7, 2026

Published on Monday 7 September 2026 The government has announced it will review its local government reorganisation (LGR) decisions across England. This has implications about the future of councils in Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. In a joint statement, the leaders of the South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Council expressed their disbelief and  disappointment […]

July 3, 2026

The second stage of public hearings for the South and Vale Joint Local Plan start next week. 

June 29, 2026

Local government reorganisation (LGR) might sound complicated, but at its heart, it’s simply about redesigning how councils work so services are easier to access, more efficient and more financially sustainable.

June 23, 2026

Once the government decides to approve a local government reorganisation (LGR) proposal, the real work begins. While the decision itself is a major milestone, it’s only the start of a long, carefully managed transition designed to make sure services continue smoothly and residents are supported every step of the way.