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Government confirms three new unitary councils for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire in 2028  

The government has today (16 July) announced that Oxfordshire and West Berkshire’s seven existing councils will be replaced by three unitary councils from 1 April 2028 as part of its plans for local government reorganisation (LGR).  

Important changes to planning, land charges and mapping services

Our new Land Charges system and Land Charges Register are now live.

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Cllr Coleman with volunteers at the Sustainable Wantage Clothes Swap

October 23, 2024

Rethink waste with a trip to a local repair café!

As part of a big drive to rethink waste, residents are encouraged to check out the range of repair cafés, libraries of things, community larders, clothes swaps and other great reuse initiatives happening in their local area.

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October 1, 2024

“Innovative” and “ground-breaking” plan published

Later this year, two district councils will be submitting a plan to the government that aims to help meet their local communities’ need for housing, jobs and infrastructure – and they have now made it publicly available for a six-week period.

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September 20, 2024

Councils’ plan moves a step forward

New plans that raise standards for housing and other types of development are a step closer following council meetings this week. Council members at Vale of White Horse District and South Oxfordshire District councils gave the go ahead for the districts’ draft Joint Local Plan to be published for comment for a six-week period and […]

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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).

Image of new Vale of White Horse Housing. Door opening to the new property.

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.

Abbey Meadow outdoor pool on a sunny day

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.