Affordable housing, climate and nature recovery, and sustainable and inclusive communities – three things being set as the top priorities at the heart of Vale of White Horse District. 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 […]
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October 16, 2023
Leader’s statement – 11 October 2023
Cllr Bethia Thomas, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, delivered her Leader’s statement to Council at the meeting on Wednesday 11 October 2023. Tonight I am here as leader of our council to report on progress in our district since we last met; I know that in my position it is easy to […]
September 27, 2023
Including everyone is focus of two Vale champions
Two Vale champions are working to make sure everyone is included and represented in the district.
September 19, 2023
Leader’s statement – Botley Road closure
Cllr Bethia Thomas, Leader of the Vale, said: Like many, I’m disappointed with Network Rail’s news that they’re keeping Botley Road closed until October next year. The original plan had been for the road to reopen this October for six months over Christmas. This is very frustrating for so many, access to Oxford has become […]
September 5, 2023
Champions work to make the Vale a greener, healthier place
Two new champions at Vale of White Horse District Council will help get people walking and cycling and focus on what we are doing towards nature recovery.
August 10, 2023
Help shape the future of tourism in our districts and be in with chance to win a £75 voucher
We want to hear from you to help us enhance our local tourism experiences and boost our economy – whether you’re a resident, tourism business or visitor, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils, in collaboration with Tourism South East (TSE) Research, are calling for community feedback as part of their latest tourism […]
August 9, 2023
Champions to promote key work being done across Vale
A new group of champions have been appointed to help highlight work being done by Vale of White Horse District Council in key areas.
July 26, 2023
Cash boost for rural economy across districts
More than £1m is available to help improve the rural economy across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse.
June 28, 2023
Vale chair and vice-chair get straight to business
The new chair and vice-chair of Vale of White Horse District Council have wasted no time in getting out and about as part of their duties. Cllr Sally Povolotsky was named chair at the annual council meeting in May, while Cllr Kiera Bentley was named vice-chair. And the pair have immediately got down to businesses, […]
June 13, 2023
Come and say hello! New drop-in session on support
Our friendly Community Hub team will be at The Beacon in Wantage on Friday 16 June from 1pm, joined by Vale Community Impact. We’ll be offering cost-of-living information and support. YouMove will also be on hand to offer advice on helping people get active. Meet our Community Hub team Our Community Hub team will be […]
May 22, 2023
Council grants now available for food banks and community larders
Councils offer financial support for community organisations as food prices continue to rise and increasing numbers of people turn to food banks for essentials. The voluntary food network – voluntary and community organisations such as food banks, food larders and community fridges for residents – plays a vital role supporting people but demand for […]
