The government has today (16 July) announced that Oxfordshire and West Berkshire’s seven existing councils will be replaced by three unitary councils from 1 April 2028 as part of its plans for local government reorganisation (LGR).
Our new Land Charges system and Land Charges Register are now live.
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July 27, 2026
Councils reaffirm commitment to being welcoming and inclusive organisations for all
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have both reaffirmed their commitment to providing inclusivity across all their services.
July 24, 2026
Statement from the Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council on further delays to reopening of the Botley Road
Following confirmation this week the Botley Road in Oxford will remain closed beyond the end of August, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, Cllr Bethia Thomas, has expressed her deep frustration and incredulity at the further delays to the long-promised reopening. Botley Road in Oxford was originally on schedule to reopen at the end of August 2026 – almost two years later than the original timetable deadline.
July 16, 2026
Leader’s statement – 15 July 2026
Cllr Bethia Thomas, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, delivered her Leader’s statement to Council at the meeting on 15 July 2026.
July 10, 2026
Land Charges system to launch on Monday 13 July following major upgrade
Joint statement from Cllr Maggie Filipova-Rivers, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council, and Cllr Bethia Thomas, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council:
July 10, 2026
Free and low-cost family fun all summer long
Families can look forward to an action-packed summer with six weeks of free and low-cost activities taking place across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse.
July 10, 2026
Community organisations get a boost from the White Horse Community Lottery
Community organisations across the Vale of White Horse will receive more than £8,000 this year through the White Horse Community Lottery’s community fund.
July 10, 2026
New rates support approved for Vale pubs and rural businesses
Pubs and essential rural businesses across the Vale of White Horse are set to receive extra support following the approval of a new one-off discretionary business rates relief scheme for 2026/27
July 3, 2026
Joint Local Plan Examination Hearings
The second stage of public hearings for the South and Vale Joint Local Plan start next week.
June 29, 2026
Heard of local government reorganisation? How does it work?
Local government reorganisation (LGR) might sound complicated, but at its heart, it’s simply about redesigning how councils work so services are easier to access, more efficient and more financially sustainable.
June 29, 2026
Wantage Leisure Centre is fit for the future
Wantage Leisure Centre is running on renewable energy following the completion of a multi-million-pound energy efficiency programme which installed air source heat pumps, solar panels and extensive insulation.
