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Vale of White Horse District Council
February 17, 2026
Leaders’ Report
Wednesday 11 February 2026 Thank you all for being here tonight. I am really glad that we are in a new home, and am looking forward to our next meeting being live-streamed – providing the openness and transparency that I know we as councillors welcome. Obviously the big news tonight is our budget and we […]
February 9, 2026
Food and Warmth Grant Scheme supports people this winter
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils’ Food and Warmth Grant Scheme is helping support people to cope with the rising cost of living this winter. Grants totaling over £150,000 have been awarded to 50 local not-for-profit organisations who are delivering projects that improve access to food and help people keep their homes warm. The funding is supporting a wide range of initiatives, including: Pamela Roscoe from Vale Community Impact said: “The Food […]
February 6, 2026
Draft Vale 2026/27 budget to be considered by Council
A draft budget for 2026/27, setting out how Vale of White Horse District Council plans to protect local services, support communities and manage public money carefully, will be presented to councillors for approval this month.
February 6, 2026
Fun, Theatre and Family Days Out This February Half-Term
Starting on 15 February, families across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse can enjoy a fun-filled half-term with a range of free and low-cost activities, from sports and games to theatre and arts and crafts.
January 16, 2026
Councils remove themselves from “unacceptable” X social media platform
Published 16 January 2026 Two councils are removing their profiles from the social media service X in light of recent events that saw the platform’s integrated AI tool Grok being used to for activities branded as “completely unacceptable”. South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse District Councils had already significantly reduced their use of […]
January 14, 2026
New community repair hub opens in Abingdon
People in Abingdon and neighbouring villages will benefit from a new community repair hub, Shed Space, which offers a space to refurbish bikes and household items as well as opportunities to make new friends and share skills.
January 13, 2026
Council submits response to Thames Water reservoir consultation
Vale of White Horse District Council has today (13 January 2026) submitted its consultation response on Thames Water’s proposed reservoir for the district.
January 8, 2026
Meeting with Inspectors will discuss ways forward for Joint Local Plan
Council officers will meet with government planning Inspectors with the hope the districts’ Joint Local Plan will continue its examination.
December 19, 2025
Thames Valley devolution expression of interest submitted to government
An expression of interest letter to create a mayoral strategic authority (MSA) within the Thames Valley has been submitted to government following discussions and agreement by 13 councils within the region.
December 15, 2025
Statement of sympathy from Cllr Bethia Thomas, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, for all affected by tragic act on Bondi Beach in Australia
Published 15 December 2025 “I want to express my deepest sympathy to everyone affected by the tragedy that unfolded this weekend at Bondi Beach in Australia. My thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends who have lost their loved ones because of this senseless act of violence. “I am proud […]
