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June 28, 2023
Vale chair and vice-chair get straight to business
The new chair and vice-chair of Vale of White Horse District Council have wasted no time in getting out and about as part of their duties. Cllr Sally Povolotsky was named chair at the annual council meeting in May, while Cllr Kiera Bentley was named vice-chair. And the pair have immediately got down to businesses, […]
June 26, 2023
Summer season set to start at Abbey Meadow
Families in the Vale are getting ready for a summer holiday of splashing, swimming and fun at Abbey Meadow outdoor pool in Abingdon, which is currently being prepared to open for its summer season. The pool will open ahead of the school summer holidays on Saturday 22 July – a few days earlier than originally […]
June 23, 2023
Flag raised to mark Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day on Saturday 24 June is our chance to show our support to everyone in the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets. To mark the occasion, Vale of White Horse District Council’s new Armed Forces and Veteran’s Champion, Cllr Mark Coleman, helped to raise the official […]
June 21, 2023
Ukrainian housing officer Olha now helping others find their feet
Supporting Refugee Week, Olha, who works as part of South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils’ Ukraine Support, shares her experience leaving Ukraine, arriving in the UK, finding work and accommodation, and settling in her family to life in the UK. Olha arrived in the UK in May 2022 and came to the […]
June 20, 2023
Cycles recycled to help Vale residents get on their bike
Residents in Abingdon can now get active and healthy using donated bikes with the new Ride Revolution project. Ride Revolution is a pilot project, set up by Vale of White Horse District Council, that will take unwanted bikes through donation, scrapyards and recycling centres and get them restored or repaired with the support of students […]
June 15, 2023
CCTV to target Abingdon toilet vandals
Individuals deliberately damaging public toilets in an Abingdon park now risk being caught on CCTV. Following repeated and costly vandalism, Vale of White Horse District Council has installed the cameras overlooking the entrance to the toilets in Abbey Meadow. The facility is well used throughout the year and is especially important during the summer months […]
June 15, 2023
Have your say on air quality
Vale of White Horse and South Oxfordshire district councils have put together a new plan of action for the next four years to improve air quality in the districts and now they are asking residents to have their say on the proposals.
June 13, 2023
Come and say hello! New drop-in session on support
Our friendly Community Hub team will be at The Beacon in Wantage on Friday 16 June from 1pm, joined by Vale Community Impact. We’ll be offering cost-of-living information and support. YouMove will also be on hand to offer advice on helping people get active. Meet our Community Hub team Our Community Hub team will be […]
June 12, 2023
Let’s talk rubbish! Tell us what you think of our waste services
Complete our wheelie big waste survey!
June 5, 2023
Didcot Garden Party has something for everyone to enjoy this summer
Didcot Garden Party is back this summer, bigger and better than before with a great selection of free activities for everyone to enjoy. From creative and arts activities, to sport, yoga and live music there is something to suit all ages and interests. The party starts on Saturday 22 July and will run through to […]
