Democracy

Road sign with flood warning and flooded road in the background

January 20, 2025

Environment Agency and government need to do more to prevent flooding in the Vale

The decision to drop a scheme to improve flood defences in the Thames Valley has been branded ‘disappointing’, and the government should do more to protect communities, according to the Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council.

December 19, 2024

Members allowances to rise for first time in four years

Councillors hope a rise in allowances will open the door to a wider group of people being able to represent their local communities. Vale of White Horse District Council has agreed to a rise in councillor allowances for the first time in four years, following recommendations from an independent panel. However, councillors have agreed that […]

October 25, 2024

Reservoir risks discussed and nature recovery plans highlighted by councillors

In its October meeting, Vale of White Horse District Council debated the potential for flooding risks that could be caused by Thames Water’s reservoir proposals. Among the points of significant public interest in the district discussed by councillors was a motion outlining that Thames Water has not yet addressed community concerns around the risks of […]

three individuals in wheelchairs with their arms in the air

September 13, 2024

Help us to ensure voting is accessible for everyone

Residents are being asked what they think of proposed changes to polling stations in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. As part of a statutory review, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are looking at changing the locations of a number of the polling stations they use, to ensure they […]