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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 […]

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August 5, 2024

Residents urged to ‘❤️ your area’ to help cut down on litter

A new campaign aims to tackle the issue of litter in our parks and streets.

July 20, 2024

Oxford flood alleviation scheme gets the go ahead

The much-anticipated Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme is one step closer to becoming a reality (15 July) after Oxfordshire County Council resolved to grant planning permission.

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July 19, 2024

Leader’s Report to Council

As reported by Cllr Bethia Thomas to the Vale of White Horse District Council meeting on Wednesday 17 July 2024. Writing this report has been challenging as I have so much news to give you, I wasn’t quite sure where to start. Obviously, I need to note the election results, nationally of course, and our […]

June 14, 2024

Food vendor faces further penalties for continuing to unlawfully trade

A food vendor unlawfully trading in Abingdon has been fined thousands of pounds, having already been prosecuted earlier this year. On 12 January 2024, Ozgur Kayaoglu, 49, of Thornford Drive, Westlea, Swindon, was fined nearly £10,000 in fines and costs for unlawfully trading in a layby near Abingdon. But Mr Kayaoglu continued to sell food […]

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April 30, 2024

Council agrees new taxi fares for Vale

Vale of White Horse District Council has agreed new Hackney carriage fares for the district this month. The new tariff sets a maximum hackney carriage fare and also outlines the time periods for when different costs apply. As a maximum tariff, drivers can choose to charge passengers a lower rate if they wish. Setting tariffs […]

April 26, 2024

Cash boost for improvements across Didcot Garden Town

More than half a million pounds is being invested into Didcot to help deliver important community improvements as part of the ongoing delivery of plans for Didcot Garden Town. The funding, approved by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils, will be used to improve green spaces, encourage greater biodiversity and improve wayfinding […]

March 28, 2024

Some council car park fees to change from April 1

New fees for car parks and permits in the Vale are being introduced from April 1.

March 25, 2024

Community placed at heart of decision making with new policy

A new initiative will put community at the centre of decision-making when South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils buy goods and services.