The government has launched a consultation on options to reorganise local councils across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire.
Vale of White Horse District Council
May 19, 2022
Cabinet changes at Vale of White Horse District Council
At the annual council meeting of Vale of White Horse District Council last night (18 May), the council Leader, Emily Smith, announced a number of changes to the existing council cabinet.
April 25, 2022
Councils to let wildflowers bloom during No Mow May
Wildflowers could bloom in more public areas next month after South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse District Councils pledged their support for No Mow May. The two councils already designate wildflower meadows which they only cut two to three times a year but this year they will trial leaving several additional areas of […]
March 31, 2022
A major milestone for the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme
The Environment Agency has submitted the planning application to build the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme.
March 4, 2022
Support for Ukraine
Find out about the government’s local sponsorship scheme and other support.
January 13, 2022
Number of rough sleepers recorded in the district as zero on 31 December 2021
The number of rough sleepers recorded in both Vale of White Horse and South Oxfordshire districts on 31 December 2021 was zero. This is the first time since 2013 that no rough sleepers were recorded in both councils’ areas. The councils are committed to ending rough sleeping in the districts. Their housing needs team work […]
December 17, 2021
Councils face another cut in government funding
Public services could be at serious risk if the government fails to provide long-term financial support, the Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council has warned.
December 9, 2021
More research needed before Abingdon reservoir plans can be approved
More evidence has been demanded by Vale councillors over the need for a reservoir in Abingdon and its environmental impact. Thames Water are developing a proposal to create a reservoir on land south west of Abingdon. But councillors have voted to oppose the proposals unless further independent research is carried out on whether the company’s […]
December 9, 2021
Vale of White Horse District Council – a trans inclusive council
Vale of White Horse District Council has a commitment to being a welcoming and inclusive organisation and council members have strengthened that commitment at its December Council meeting. In a forthcoming Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, the council will set out practical measures that will ensure the organisation remains welcoming and accessible to everyone, and to […]
December 9, 2021
Leader’s statement – 8 December 2021
Cllr Emily Smith, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, delivered her Leader’s statement to Council at the meeting on 8 December 2021. It really is a privilege to be leading this council through some significant changes and challenges. The dedication of members and officers to making the Vale a better place to live […]
December 6, 2021
New vouchers will help people with winter essentials
Help is at hand this winter for people who may struggle to pay for heating, food or other essentials – thanks to a new voucher scheme that has launched in South Oxfordshire and Vale of the White Horse. The new, targeted programme set up by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils will […]
