The government has announced the outcome of its review into local government reorganisation (LGR).
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October 28, 2022
£40,000 helping to revive a sports area in Great Coxwell
Work has started on a £40,000 major refurbishment to improve Great Coxwell’s multi-use games area (MUGA). The Vale of White Horse District Council awarded the funds to Great Coxwell Parish Council using money collected from developers as part of their agreement to build new homes nearby. The money is paying for the old rotten wooden […]
October 20, 2022
Delays to correspondence
Due to action affecting the Royal Mail services, it may take longer than usual for letters to arrive.
October 19, 2022
Free fun for all the family this half term
Children of all ages and their families will have plenty of activities to keep them busy this half term across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have set up a range of free and low-cost activities for residents to take part in. Xplorer There […]
October 18, 2022
Council votes to oppose fracking in the area
Making a clear anti-fracking stand, Vale of White Horse District Council has voted to resist any exploration of fracking in the district. Whilst there is no direct threat that fracking will take place in the district as no viable deposits of shale gas have been identified in or around Vale of White Horse at this […]
October 17, 2022
Funding available for community climate projects – apply now!
Communities in the Vale have another chance to apply for funding to help grass roots projects aimed at tackling climate change. Local groups and town and parish councils can apply for a share of £50,000 from the latest round of Vale of White Horse District Council’s Climate Action Fund, with up to £5,000 on offer […]
October 17, 2022
Report highlights council’s work towards tackling the climate emergency
Vale of White Horse District Council’s work towards tackling climate change has been highlighted in a new quarterly report. As part of its commitment to openness and transparency, the Vale publishes a performance report showing the progress of its Climate Action Plan. The Plan sets out the steps it will take to become a carbon […]
October 17, 2022
Council motion pledges support for businesses struggling with rising costs
Vale of White Horse councillors agreed to help support struggling local businesses and to urge government to do more for businesses affected by the cost of living crisis. Following an approved motion, Cllr Emily Smith, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, will write to The Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP, Secretary of State […]
October 17, 2022
Council presents colourful bench to the winner of its litter bug trails competition
There’s a new ‘seat of learning’ at Wootton St Peters School after the school was presented with a bright multi-coloured recycled plastic bench for their playground by Councillor Sally Povolotsky, Vale of White Horse District Council Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency and Environment.
October 13, 2022
Leader’s statement – 12 October 2022
Cllr Emily Smith, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, delivered her Leader’s statement to Council at the meeting on 12 October 2022. Cost of Living Crisis At the forefront of my mind at the moment is the worsening Cost of Living Crisis and how we as a council can best support local people […]
October 11, 2022
New LEDs light up leisure centre
New LED lighting at the White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre in Abingdon has given the centre a new lease of life and is saving energy at the same time. The centre is run by Vale of White Horse District Council and the lighting refurbishment project has cost a total of £78,858.94, with over £70,000 […]
