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February 26, 2025
Help shape new rules for charity collections in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse
Residents, charities and businesses in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are encouraged to comment on a new policy for charity collections across the two districts.
February 25, 2025
Councils offer help to bring empty homes into use
Property owners are being offered support to bring empty homes back into use, to help meet local housing needs.
February 10, 2025
Enjoy a fun-filled February with free and low-cost activities for all ages
Fun games, badminton, football and pickleball are just some of the free and low-cost activities available for children and their families to enjoy this February half-term, hosted by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils.
January 10, 2025
Oxfordshire should move quickly on Local Government Reorganisation
It is in the interests of local communities that Oxfordshire is at the forefront of government plans to reorganise local councils. That was the message from the Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council as she welcomed a decision this week by the Cabinet at Oxfordshire County Council to write to the government requesting Oxfordshire be included in the ‘fast track’ for devolution and local government reorganisation.
December 12, 2024
A statement from Cllr Bethia Thomas, Leader of the Vale of White Horse District Council
This year seems to have galloped by and I can hardly believe we are now so close to Christmas! As I think back on the last 12 months, it’s definitely been another very busy year for us all.
November 27, 2024
Council Services Over Christmas and New Year 2024/25
A guide to council services over the Christmas and New Year period when the council offices are closed to the public.
October 24, 2024
Leader’s Report to Council
As reported by Cllr Bethia Thomas to the Vale of White Horse District Council meeting on Wednesday 23 October 2024. The last time we assembled here members spoke positively about endorsing the Joint Local Plan and we voted unanimously to take it forward to its next stage, giving everyone the opportunity to make final comments […]
October 9, 2024
Councils prevent rise in local homelessness despite an increase in demand on services
As global attention turns to World Homeless Day, Vale of White Horse and South Oxfordshire district councils have managed to keep local homeless levels low despite an increase in demand on services.
September 2, 2024
Wantage Leisure Sports Hall revamp complete
The sports hall at Wantage Leisure Centre has been given a new lease of life this month with a £24,000 revamp. The popular sports hall floor had seen better days, with the wear and tear from its constant use leading to general damage and worn-out lines. During August, the floor was sanded down and all […]
July 10, 2024
Host of free activities this summer as part of Didcot Garden Party
Didcot will play host to a bonanza of free activities as the Didcot Garden Party returns this summer.
The festival begins on Saturday 27 July with a day of events in the courtyard at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Station Road, kickstarting more than a month of fun and excitement around the town.
