The government has launched a consultation on options to reorganise local councils across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire.
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October 17, 2025
Man convicted after admitting eight-year council tax fraud
A Blewbury resident has been convicted of two charges of fraud after admitting to falsely claiming a single person discount on his council tax over an eight-year period.
July 17, 2025
Vale Leader’s Report to Full Council, 16 July 2025
I wanted to use tonight’s report to look back over the last few months and reflect on our achievements and progress since we sat in this chamber in May, celebrating some milestones as I think we should all be proud of what this council has achieved. Since I last spoke, Vale has again been listed […]
July 16, 2025
White Horse Community Lottery gives good causes a boost in the Vale
Seven charity groups across the Vale have received a total of £9,000 of unrestricted funding to support their work with local communities thanks to the White Horse Community Lottery.
July 16, 2025
Council’s lettings service helps hundreds of people stay local
A long-standing lettings service run as not-for-profit in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse has helped over a thousand people find affordable homes locally so far, and many landlords find new tenants.
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.
