A guide to services and advice from the council, as well as local and national organisations, to help during the winter months.
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December 2, 2025
Statement: Thames Valley CCTV Partnership
On Friday 28 November the Police and Crime Commissioner briefed the press to claim four Oxfordshire councils had refused funds for CCTV, even though all of them remained in ongoing conversations about the plans.
December 1, 2025
Councils continue to support disabled and vulnerable residents through the Disabled Facilities Grant
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils continue to offer the Disabled Facilities Grant to help disabled and vulnerable residents make their homes safer, more comfortable, and better suited to their needs. The Disabled Facilities Grant is a means-tested grant providing financial help for home adaptations such as installing ramps and stairlifts for […]
November 17, 2025
Visit Southern Oxfordshire launches campaign to boost festive trade
Visit Southern Oxfordshire, the official tourism and events hub for South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse, has launched a new initiative to support small, independent businesses this Christmas.
November 12, 2025
Grove Rugby Football Club to receive over £80,000 to improve facilities
Great news for rugby fans in Grove and the surrounding areas. Grove Rugby Football Club is set to receive £83,861 from Vale of White Horse District Council to help modernise and improve its facilities. The funding will go towards adding additional kitchen facilities and modernising the existing building. The project has also been designed to […]
September 30, 2025
New garden waste permit scheme a big success thanks to residents’ support
Residents in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse have embraced a new garden waste permit scheme this year – with an almost 5 per cent rise in collections from the previous year.
September 29, 2025
Food and Warmth Grant Scheme launched to support residents this winter
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have launched a Food and Warmth Grant Scheme to help local organisations who are directly supporting residents struggling with the rising cost of living. The scheme will distribute grants to local not-for-profit organisations delivering projects that improve access to food and help people keep their homes […]
September 29, 2025
Residents enjoy discovering latest Didcot updates at community event
Visitors to Didcot’s community update event last week got to find out about the range of projects and developments taking place in the garden town.
September 16, 2025
Didcot community event to update on health, wellbeing and leisure projects
The Didcot community can hear about the latest news and updates on the health, wellbeing, sport and leisure projects and developments in the town at a community event.
September 8, 2025
Remembering South and Vale’s New Waste Services Number is as easy as 123
8 September 2025 From today, residents in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse should use a new number for district council waste and recycling enquiries: 01235 422 123 The previous number (03000 610 610) is being phased out and will be switched off soon. The new number is already active, so residents should update their […]
August 7, 2025
Economic growth on the agenda at South and Vale
Delegates from the Oxford Growth Commission got a whistle stop tour to see first-hand where South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse are helping to supercharge economic growth in the area.
