Latest news
August 5, 2024
Residents urged to ‘❤️ your area’ to help cut down on litter
A new campaign aims to tackle the issue of litter in our parks and streets.
July 31, 2024
Councils purchase 45 homes for those in need
A new era for genuinely affordable, high-quality, council-owned housing has begun in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse.
July 22, 2024
Local charities given helping hand with lottery funds
Sustainable Shrivenham and Abingdon Music Centre are two of 10 local charities whose community work has received a boost of unrestricted funding thanks to the White Horse Community Lottery. Marking its third anniversary this month (July) since its launch by Vale of White Horse District Council, the lottery has raised £82,975 and helped local organisations, […]
July 20, 2024
Oxford flood alleviation scheme gets the go ahead
The much-anticipated Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme is one step closer to becoming a reality (15 July) after Oxfordshire County Council resolved to grant planning permission.
July 19, 2024
Leader’s Report to Council
As reported by Cllr Bethia Thomas to the Vale of White Horse District Council meeting on Wednesday 17 July 2024. Writing this report has been challenging as I have so much news to give you, I wasn’t quite sure where to start. Obviously, I need to note the election results, nationally of course, and our […]
July 18, 2024
Councils running their FREE Litter Bug activity trails competition during the school summer holidays
From Friday 19 July to Sunday 11 August South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils are once again running FREE Litter Bug Detectives activity trails for children across the districts.
July 12, 2024
Vale Leader’s statement on Botley Road
Cllr Bethia Thomas, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, said: “Like many, I’m deeply disappointed with Network Rail’s latest revelation that it will yet again fail to fulfil its promises about Botley Road. This is beyond frustrating for so many of our residents – access to vital services in Oxford has become a […]
July 11, 2024
Make a splash at Abbey Meadow Pool
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 reopen on Saturday 20 July in plenty of time for the school summer holidays.
July 11, 2024
Council encourages people to take part in Thames Water reservoir consultation
Vale of White Horse District Council is encouraging its residents to give their views on Thames Water’s proposals for its proposed reservoir for the district.
July 10, 2024
Get ready to drop-in to the South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse ‘Summer of Skate’
Calling all young thrill-seekers, board riders, and scooter enthusiasts! Get ready for an epic summer with the ‘Summer of Skate’—your ticket to high-flying tricks, awesome vibes, and unforgettable memories.