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September 4, 2024

Leader’s Statement: South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO)

Cllr Bethia Thomas, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, said: “I’m deeply disappointed the Secretary of State, Rt Hon Steve Reed MP, has signed off Thames Water’s Water Resources Management Plan.

Abbey Meadow outdoor pool on a sunny day

August 27, 2024

An extra week of fun for Vale outdoor pool and splashpads announced   

There is great news at Abbey Meadow with an extra week announced for the outdoor pool and splashpad.

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August 23, 2024

Council submits response to Thames Water reservoir consultation

Published 23 August 2024 Vale of White Horse District Council has today (Friday 23 August) submitted its consultation response on Thames Water’s proposed reservoir for the district. Thames Water launched a public consultation in June on the proposed reservoir and the public have until 28 August to give their views. Plans for the controversial reservoir […]

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August 16, 2024

The next steps for Councils’ Joint Local Plan

Following two hugely successful public consultations, which saw South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District councils receive a Highly Commended award at the Planning Resource Awards 2024, the councils have now set out the next steps for their Joint Local Plan (JLP).

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July 31, 2024

Councils purchase 45 homes for those in need

A new era for genuinely affordable, high-quality, council-owned housing has begun in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse.

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July 11, 2024

Make a splash at Abbey Meadow Pool

Summer in the Vale is well underway and there is great news for families and swimmers with the Abbey Meadow outdoor pool in Abingdon set to reopen on Saturday 20 July in plenty of time for the school summer holidays.

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July 11, 2024

Council encourages people to take part in Thames Water reservoir consultation

Vale of White Horse District Council is encouraging its residents to give their views on Thames Water’s proposals for its proposed reservoir for the district.

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July 9, 2024

Rain garden part of a range of improvements at Wantage car park

A rain garden is being installed at Portway car park to help manage rainwater and prevent overwhelming the drains during times of heavy rain.

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July 9, 2024

Councils encourage everyone to rethink waste

We all need to rethink how we deal with our waste. That’s the strong message from South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils whose residents have consistently been among the very best recyclers in England for well over a decade. The two councils are now striving to take things to the next level […]

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May 7, 2024

Here comes a fun-packed summer in the Vale

As May gets underway, Vale of White Horse District Council is gearing up for a summer of family-friendly free and low-cost activities and destinations to visit.

Over the summer months, the council’s Active Communities Team will be offering a range of activities to get involved in, including community walks and skateboarding.