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March 3, 2022
More than 150 volunteers support major tree planting effort
More than 150 volunteers joined a major tree planting event in Abingdon over two sessions on Saturday 26 February to help tackle climate change. Members of local community group Abingdon Carbon Cutters and other volunteers from across the area planted 420 trees at Rye Farm Meadow. The work was the first stage of a project […]
March 3, 2022
Important changes for Vale car parks to start on 4 April
Important measures to make car parks in the Vale of White Horse more sustainable to manage will be introduced next month. Motorists parking in district council car parks in Abingdon, Faringdon and Wantage are advised that from Monday 4 April: Free parking will still be available but reduced to one hour a day* New fees […]
March 1, 2022
Work on major EV charging scheme in the Vale is close to completion
The installation of the Park and Charge Electric Vehicle charging scheme in Vale of White Horse looks close to completion as work is due to start on the last car park later this month.
February 28, 2022
Sessions to help hair and beauty staff support victims of domestic abuse
Free training is now available to help ensure hair and beauty staff know what to do if they suspect a client or colleague is at risk of or suffering from domestic abuse. The South and Vale Community Safety Partnership and Oxfordshire charity Reducing the Risk of Domestic Abuse are running a series of free online […]
February 24, 2022
Work to start on installing EV chargers in Faringdon
Work will begin on the Park and Charge Electric Vehicle charging scheme in Faringdon next week.
February 22, 2022
Boundary Park’s tennis and games area officially opened by local MP
Hundreds of keen sports players can enjoy new facilities on Great Western Park after they were officially opened recently by David Johnston MP. The local MP cut the ribbon to the new tennis courts and multi-use games area (MUGA) and even had time for a quick game of tennis. The fenced courts are fitted with […]
February 22, 2022
Work to start on installing EV chargers in Abingdon
Work will begin on the Park and Charge Electric Vehicle charging scheme in Abingdon this week.
February 21, 2022
Major tree planting project given the go-ahead in Abingdon
Over a thousand new trees will be planted in the Vale of White Horse, boosting local efforts to tackle climate change. Vale of White Horse District Council has just granted a community application for approximately 1,500 trees in Abingdon. Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and so play a vital role in helping to […]
February 17, 2022
Leader’s statement – 16 February 2022
Cllr Emily Smith, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, delivered her Leader’s statement to Council at the meeting on 16 February 2022. Vale Budget Approved Since 2019 one of my top priorities has been getting this council’s finances under control. Despite a backdrop of real terms cuts in government funding, ongoing Covid related […]
February 16, 2022
Great British Railways Headquarters could be built in Didcot
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils will be entering a bid for Didcot to be the home of the new Great British Railways headquarters. The government competition is asking for local authorities outside of London to enter for the opportunity to have the new Great British Railways headquarters built in their town […]
