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
Democracy
March 20, 2023
Get election ready – check your voter registration and ID before it’s too late
Voting at a polling station on 4 May? You must bring valid photo ID with you. No ID? apply now for free voter ID.
December 14, 2022
New Vale parish to be called Western Valley
A new parish aimed at improving local representation in the Harwell area will be known as Western Valley. Earlier this year, people across Harwell had the chance to comment on the name and governance arrangements for a new parish to the east of the A34 within Harwell, up to the boundary with South Oxfordshire. 97 […]
October 13, 2022
Leader’s statement – 12 October 2022
Cllr Emily Smith, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, delivered her Leader’s statement to Council at the meeting on 12 October 2022. Cost of Living Crisis At the forefront of my mind at the moment is the worsening Cost of Living Crisis and how we as a council can best support local people […]
September 6, 2022
Homes urged to respond to voter registration reminder
Households across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are being urged to respond as soon as possible if they receive a reminder to update their voter registration details. Over the summer, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils sent a ‘Canvass Communication Form’ to all homes asking the occupants to check […]
August 17, 2022
Residents’ feedback to help finalise new ‘Harwell East’ parish
A new parish in the Harwell area could improve local representation and feedback from the local community will help to help influence the final plans. Everyone living in the Harwell area is currently represented by Harwell Parish Council however, with more homes being built and a growing population, residents could be better served if the […]
July 27, 2022
Council welcomes 10-year-old’s petition
Vale of White Horse District Council has welcomed a petition presented by a 10-year-old and is encouraging other young people to get involved in local democracy. Lizzie Pugh from Faringdon gave a presentation arguing the need for a new splash park at her hometown to the council’s Cabinet meeting on Friday 22 July. In her […]
July 26, 2022
Residents urged to check their voter registration details
Residents across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are being urged to check the details on a letter they will receive from their district council from the end of July. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils will be sending a ‘Canvass Communication Form’ to all homes which requires the occupants […]
July 14, 2022
Leader’s statement – 13 July 2022
Cllr Emily Smith, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, delivered her Leader’s statement to Council at the meeting on 13 July 2022.
June 30, 2022
Could your parish be about to change? Have your say
Residents across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse have another chance to comment on changes which could affect how their local area is run. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are carrying out a Community Governance Review which involves reviewing parish arrangements, inviting requests for changes and then implementing any […]
June 27, 2022
Alderman honour awarded to three ex-councillors
Three former Vale of White Horse councillors who served the district for a combined total of 52 years have been honoured as Aldermen. Jim Halliday, Jerry Patterson and Reg Waite were awarded the title at a recent special Council meeting in recognition of the service they provided to the council and the district. Dr Jim […]
