Latest news
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.
June 26, 2026
Vale Cabinet to consider support package for local pubs and rural businesses
A one-off business rates top-up could help ease the financial pressures facing some of the much-loved local businesses at the heart of our communities.
June 23, 2026
What happens after the government approves a local government reorganisation proposal?
Once the government decides to approve a local government reorganisation (LGR) proposal, the real work begins. While the decision itself is a major milestone, it’s only the start of a long, carefully managed transition designed to make sure services continue smoothly and residents are supported every step of the way.
June 23, 2026
Bin days staying the same, but collection times may change across South Oxfordshire and the Vale
Residents across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are being reminded to put their bins out by 6am on their scheduled collection day, ahead of route changes starting later this month.
June 22, 2026
Beat the heat in the Vale
A guide to services and advice from the council, as well as local and national organisations, to help during the summer months.
June 19, 2026
Councils are encouraged by the results of their tenants’ satisfaction survey
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have carried out a satisfaction survey among their tenants for the first time since they re-registered as social housing providers and the results are encouraging.
