A guide to services and advice from the council, as well as local and national organisations, to help during the summer months.
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Vale of White Horse District Council
June 23, 2026
What happens after the government approves a local government reorganisation proposal?
Once the government decides to approve a local government reorganisation (LGR) proposal, the real work begins. While the decision itself is a major milestone, it’s only the start of a long, carefully managed transition designed to make sure services continue smoothly and residents are supported every step of the way.
June 22, 2026
Beat the heat in the Vale
A guide to services and advice from the council, as well as local and national organisations, to help during the summer months.
June 16, 2026
What is local government reorganisation and why should you care?
Local government is the part of the public sector that delivers the everyday services we all rely on – things like roads, libraries, housing, recycling, social care, parks and community support.
June 3, 2026
Next steps for Local Plans
Councillors in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse will this week review an update to the timetable for the Joint Local Plan and its plans for development in the area.
May 14, 2026
Get active this half term with free family fun, shows and exciting activities for all ages
Young children and their families can dive into a mix of free and budget-friendly fun across the Vale, with plenty of exciting activities and entertainment to enjoy together.
May 14, 2026
Leader’s statement – 13 May 2026
Cllr Bethia Thomas, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, delivered her Leader’s statement to Council at the meeting on 13 May 2026.
March 25, 2026
Hop into Easter with lots of fun for all the family
Families can enjoy a jam-packed line-up of Easter activities this spring, with events taking place across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse from30 March to 11 April.
March 24, 2026
Thames Valley devolution expression of interest moves forward
An updated expression of interest letter has been submitted to government following detailed conversations with ministers about creating a strategic authority in the Thames Valley.
March 12, 2026
Councils offer help to transform empty properties into a home
The transformation of hundreds of empty properties into homes once more is under way as councils offer help to homeowners.
February 26, 2026
Five Councils outline how a two-unitary proposal would reimagine council service delivery across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire
Published Thursday 26 February 2026 Council leaders have set out how the proposal to replace seven councils across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire with two, streamlined, more cost-effective unitary councils is the only option on the table that puts service-improvement at its heart, while retaining a clear local focus in each area. Under the two-unitary proposal, services including highways maintenance, adult social care, children’s […]
