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September 1, 2026
New campaign encourages residents to Waste Less and create Cleaner, Better Places
Residents across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are being encouraged to discover how a few small changes at home can make a big difference for their community as a new month-long campaign launches this September.
September 1, 2026
Waste Less. Clean Spaces. Better Places – Week Five: Keep It Going
Practical tips, local ideas and simple swaps to help everyone reduce waste, save money and create cleaner communities.
August 26, 2026
Equalities Roadshow to visit towns across South and Vale
Published Wednesday 26 August 2026 Roadshows offering information ranging from how to get more active, who to contact if people need help with bin collections and the opportunity to chat about all things equality related are coming to towns in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse this autumn. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White […]
August 10, 2026
Councils express concerns on coming government changes to planning process
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have expressed concerns for the government reforms to planning committees set to come into force at the end of October 2026.
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
Government confirms three new unitary councils for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire in 2028
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).
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.
