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February 6, 2025

Next step forward for Great Western Park Health Centre

A new health centre in Didcot has taken another step forward after plans were submitted on behalf of the NHS to the local council for planning approval. Responsibility for delivering primary healthcare lies with the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (BOB ICB). A site for the new health centre in Great Western […]

Wheelbarrow with grass cuttings inside

February 3, 2025

Changes coming this spring to garden waste service in South and Vale 

Green fingered residents who use the garden waste service in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse districts will have a change to their service subscriptions this year.  

Aerial photo of Milton Park

January 7, 2025

Simplified ten-day planning to power greener growth at Milton Park

Milton Park, the UK’s largest single ownership innovation community for science and technology, is poised to support thousands of new jobs sustainably.

December 19, 2024

Leader’s Report to Council – 18 December 2024

Well, they say that a week is a long time in politics and that has certainly been the case this week! I had been jotting down notes a week ago, and I had thought the focus of my update tonight would be the long-awaited confirmation that HIF1 would proceed, something Vale has long supported as […]

December 11, 2024

Councils’ future plan takes next step forward 

A plan for the future in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse has taken its big next step forward.  The two district councils have been working together to produce a Joint Local Plan (JLP), which aims to help meet their local communities’ need for affordable housing, jobs and infrastructure while tackling the climate […]

Close up of playing pitch

December 4, 2024

Vision for the future of sports pitches and leisure facilities approved

Published on Wednesday 4 December 2024 A vision for the future of sports and leisure facilities across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse Districts was top of the agenda last week. Both South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are committed to creating healthy and inclusive communities. The aim is to support […]

November 14, 2024

More than 150 penalty points issued to taxi drivers in licence conditions clampdown

More than half of the taxi drivers stopped during a day’s enforcement operation were not compliant with their licence conditions. The enforcement operation took place on Saturday 28 September across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse in partnership with Thames Valley Police. Licensed vehicles were stopped and inspected to see if they complied […]

a photo of a woman receiving food from a street trader

October 16, 2024

Have your say: Councils propose updates to boost street trading and cut plastic waste

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are reviewing their joint Street Trading Policy for the first time in over a decade and they want your input! Street trading has thrived in recent years and, with the current policy dating back to 2011, the councils are proposing updates to ensure it encourages the […]

silhouette of paper people holding hands in front of the sun

September 10, 2024

Collaborative efforts key to combatting Anti-Social Behaviour

Early intervention, innovative projects and strong partnerships are playing a key role in helping to tackle anti-social behaviour and support vulnerable residents in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. The latest Performance Report from the South and Vale Community Safety Partnership (CSP), which brings together public services including councils, the police, health services […]

Councillors Andy Cooke [L] and Oliver Forder [R]

August 28, 2024

New champions to promote causes across Vale

Water and culture and heritage will be championed by two new Vale of White Horse District Council appointments. Councillor Andy Cooke will be covering water – which not only involves highlighting how vital water is to us and promoting ways in which to reduce our water usage, but helping the Vale hold Thames Water to […]