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).
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September 27, 2023
Including everyone is focus of two Vale champions
Two Vale champions are working to make sure everyone is included and represented in the district.
September 5, 2023
Champions work to make the Vale a greener, healthier place
Two new champions at Vale of White Horse District Council will help get people walking and cycling and focus on what we are doing towards nature recovery.
August 9, 2023
Champions to promote key work being done across Vale
A new group of champions have been appointed to help highlight work being done by Vale of White Horse District Council in key areas.
July 26, 2023
Cash boost for rural economy across districts
More than £1m is available to help improve the rural economy across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse.
June 28, 2023
Vale chair and vice-chair get straight to business
The new chair and vice-chair of Vale of White Horse District Council have wasted no time in getting out and about as part of their duties. Cllr Sally Povolotsky was named chair at the annual council meeting in May, while Cllr Kiera Bentley was named vice-chair. And the pair have immediately got down to businesses, […]
May 19, 2023
Leader and Cabinet Members confirmed at annual Vale of White Horse District Council meeting
Councillor Bethia Thomas has been confirmed as the Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council. Cllr Thomas – who became leader last December after previous leader Cllr Emily Smith stepped down – was officially confirmed as leader again at Wednesday’s (May 17) full council meeting following the results of the local elections in May. […]
February 28, 2023
Award nomination for councils’ planning websites
A dynamic new digital approach to planning has been recognised with an award nomination. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have been shortlisted for the Digital Impact category in the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) awards for their work creating a digital-first approach to planning policy documents. The councils wanted to move away […]
February 20, 2023
Options for improvements in Abingdon unveiled
Ideas for improving areas in Abingdon town centre have been published as part of a document commissioned by Vale of White Horse District Council.
February 13, 2023
Public give their ideas for future of Abingdon town centre
Thousands of comments from residents, community groups, businesses and visitors have contributed to a document that sets out possibilities for how some locations in Abingdon town centre could be improved.
October 10, 2022
New Hackney carriage fare limits agreed for Vale of White Horse
Hackney carriages operating in the Vale of White Horse will have a new maximum fare they can charge passengers. The district council recently carried out a consultation on the maximum fares for journeys carried out by Vale of White Horse licensed hackney carriages within the district. The revised fares were agreed at the Cabinet meeting […]
