A guide to council services over the Christmas and New Year period when the council offices are closed to the public.
Latest news
November 19, 2025
Owner fined after failing to address fowl noise
A man who let his birds create an ongoing disturbance has been ordered to pay more than £3,400. James Fell, of Manor Crescent, Stanford in the Vale, was found guilty in his absence of charges relating to a statutory nuisance arising from cockerel and guinea fowl noise. The case was heard at Oxford Magistrate’s Court on Thursday 13 November. […]
November 18, 2025
£96,000 funding boost to expand youth activities
Children and young people across Wantage, Grove and surrounding areas will continue to benefit from exciting youth activities, as Sweatbox Community Youth Services secures further funding.
November 17, 2025
Thames Valley leaders to pursue devolution deal
Leaders from across the Thames Valley are progressing plans to pursue a mayoral strategic authority (MSA) for the region, a new combined authority made up of a number of council areas, which would be led by a directly elected mayor.
November 17, 2025
Visit Southern Oxfordshire launches campaign to boost festive trade
Visit Southern Oxfordshire, the official tourism and events hub for South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse, has launched a new initiative to support small, independent businesses this Christmas.
November 17, 2025
Council Leader demands government intervention over escalating reservoir costs as public consultation opens
The Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, Cllr Bethia Thomas, has written to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, calling for urgent action on Thames Water’s controversial South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO).
November 14, 2025
Vale of White Horse Cabinet approves bold proposal for Local Government Reorganisation
“This is an opportunity for real change where it’s needed – this proposal puts transforming and improving services at its heart. It’s a proposal that was crafted based on what our residents, businesses and local organisations told us they want and need. It’s the only way to create financially secure councils that will be able […]
November 14, 2025
Five out of seven councils back the two-unitary proposal for council reorganisation
Published Friday 14 November 2025 A consensus has emerged for the shape of Local Government Reorganisation in the area after five councils in Oxfordshire and West Berkshire have formally supported a proposal for two new, innovative, and locally accountable unitary authorities, aimed at addressing current inefficiencies, enhancing services, and saving millions in response to the […]
November 12, 2025
Grove Rugby Football Club to receive over £80,000 to improve facilities
Great news for rugby fans in Grove and the surrounding areas. Grove Rugby Football Club is set to receive £83,861 from Vale of White Horse District Council to help modernise and improve its facilities. The funding will go towards adding additional kitchen facilities and modernising the existing building. The project has also been designed to […]
November 11, 2025
Partnership’s positive action reduces anti-social behaviour and makes our communities safer
The South and Vale Community Safety Partnership (CSP) has released its 2024–25 performance update, showcasing how coordinated action between councils, Thames Valley Police, housing associations, health services and local organisations is keeping residents safe and reducing anti-social behaviour (ASB). In 2024–25 the CSP’s Community Safety team received and investigated 126 reports of anti-social behaviours across […]
November 4, 2025
Breaking the cycle of homelessness
Homelessness extends far beyond rough sleeping and can impact anyone, often without warning. It is frequently hidden, such as sofa surfing, encompassing individuals living in insecure, inadequate, or unsanitary housing, as well as those affected by domestic abuse. Proactive work to break the cycle of homelessness for vulnerable people and ensure support is accessible, effective, […]
