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June 20, 2025
Updated Vale Cabinet work programme published today
The programme can be downloaded below
June 20, 2025
Vale Scrutiny Committee agenda 30 June 2025 published
The agenda is available below. The committee will be discussing the Annual Delivery Plan (linked to the Vale Council plan)
June 19, 2025
Planning application submitted for Haseley Trading Estate vehicle depot
South Oxfordshire District Council has submitted a planning application for the proposed vehicle depot site, and the plans are now available to view online and for people to leave their comments.
June 18, 2025
Community is our superpower this Refugee Week
As part of Refugee Week, we’re shining a light on those who support people seeking sanctuary and thanking communities for all they do. The work we do to help people access accommodation and provide community integration support for guests from Ukraine, Afghanistan and Hong Kong is part of a huge team effort across the county involving a wide […]
June 17, 2025
Early opening days announced for Abbey Meadow Pool ahead of June heatwave
Summer in the Vale is well underway and there is great news for families and swimmers with the Abbey Meadow outdoor pool in Abingdon set to open early this season!
June 16, 2025
Oxfordshire Leaders Joint Committee Agenda pack 24/06/25
Oxfordshire Leaders Joint Committee Agenda pack 24/06/25 (pdf) Public speakers 24/06/25 Oxfordshire Leaders Joint Committee
June 16, 2025
Agenda Planning Committee – Wednesday 25 June 2025
The agenda reports pack for the Planning Committee to be held on Wednesday 25 June 2025 at 7pm has been published: Agenda and draft minutes – Planning Committee, 25 June 2025.
June 4, 2025
Five councils launch two-unitary proposal for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire and seek residents’ views on how local government could be improved
Published Wednesday 4 June 2025 Change is coming to local government across England, and five councils are working together to propose two strong and locally accountable unitary authorities for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. The government will replace the current two-tier system of local government, which consists of district and county councils, with new unitary authorities. […]
June 2, 2025
Joint Local Plan hearings
The public hearings for the South and Vale Joint Local Plan start this week.
May 29, 2025
Let’s rethink bulky waste – could you rehome or repair it instead?
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are encouraging residents to think twice before booking a bulky waste collection – because that old cupboard, television, table or unwanted bookcase might still have plenty of life left in it.
