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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.

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Light playing on water

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.

Car park with rows of parked cars alongside green areas and trees

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.

Recycle, reuse, reduce - green circular arrows

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 […]

Abbey Meadows Splash Pad

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.

Heart of the Vale montage of residents

April 16, 2024

Join the conversation on plan to put communities at the heart of everything

Vale of White Horse District Council is setting a new council plan for the next four years and is encouraging everyone within the district to join in the conversation

Wheelbarrow with grass cuttings inside

February 27, 2024

Changes coming next year to garden waste service in South and Vale

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have set out plans to change the way their garden waste service is paid for in 2025. The councils’ have agreed the introduction of a permit scheme from April 2025 which will include subscribers receiving a sticker for their bins to identify them as fully paid-up […]

The Beacon Arts and Community Centre

February 13, 2024

Securing a sustainable future for The Beacon Arts Centre and Community Centre

Robust plans are being prepared this month to secure a sustainable and ‘best value’ future for The Beacon Arts and Community Centre. The arts and community centre has provided Wantage and the surrounding areas with an important and lively focus for arts and the community since 2014. The Beacon supports the wellbeing of residents by […]

image of White Horse District Council logo

November 27, 2023

Joint Scrutiny Committee – postponed

The South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Council Joint Scrutiny Committee meeting this evening has been postponed. Once it has been rearranged, the new dates will be posted on our committee meeting calendar web page.

White Horse Hill

October 27, 2023

Funding boost available for rural businesses and organisations

A new grant scheme has launched for rural businesses and organisations based in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse. The fund is designed to support capital projects for small businesses and community infrastructure that help to improve productivity and strengthen the rural economy and rural communities. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their application […]

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October 16, 2023

Councils support staff with pledge for the Real Living Wage

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have pledged their ongoing commitment for paying staff at least the Real Living Wage. Both councils currently ensure all directly employed council staff receive at least the Real Living Wage and have done for several years. The Real Living Wage (currently £10.90 with an update due […]