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October 29, 2020
Oxford officially moved to ‘high’ COVID alert level as cases continue to rise
Oxford will be moved into the government’s ‘high’ or tier 2 alert level after a further rise in cases of COVID-19 – meaning that the city’s residents will need to abide by new rules from Saturday 31 October. The central government decision follows intensive discussions between central government, local councils, MPs and others in recent […]
October 29, 2020
Your chance to comment on proposed changes to off-street parking in the Vale
People in the Vale of White Horse have the chance to comment on some proposed changes to parking arrangements in the district council’s off street car parks. Over the summer Vale of White Horse District Council’s Cabinet agreed to amend the district’s parking policy, including measures to encourage the use of electric vehicles in order […]
October 27, 2020
Councils continue to work closely together with voluntary sector to help families through half-term and beyond
Help continues to be available, should it be required, during half term in Oxfordshire for families of children in receipt of free school meals. All six Oxfordshire councils have been working together very closely with community and voluntary partners to help families across the county access food and essential supplies. Support mechanisms are in place […]
October 22, 2020
Oxfordshire close to ‘high’ COVID-19 alert level
People in Oxfordshire are being advised to be extra vigilant, particularly over half-term, as cases of coronavirus continue to spread across the county. Evidence shows that, in the past two weeks, the virus has spread to a much wider age range across the county and is no longer confined to younger people in urban areas. […]
October 8, 2020
Leader’s statement to council 7 October 2020
Our fantastic officers and the community groups that stepped up during lockdown have my admiration and endless thanks. A lot of work continues. I of course hope that they won’t all be asked to step up to the same level of work again. With cases rising again across the district, our officers are already planning […]
October 8, 2020
Our continuing campaign for cleaner air
To mark Clean Air Day to day (Thursday 8 October) South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils have launched a new campaign to encourage people to use less polluting means of transport, such as walking and cycling, for local journeys. Since March many of us have changed where we work and how far […]
October 7, 2020
Didcot Gateway – the home of the new South and Vale district council offices
Released on October 6, 2020 Didcot will be the home of the new offices for South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse District Councils in a move that will help to secure a more sustainable future for the councils, both economically and environmentally. The district councils will move into a new building that’s proposed […]
October 5, 2020
Oxford to Cambridge Arc: a global asset and national investment priority
Bold vision to create a global hub for innovation and green development that inspires communities worldwide. The Oxford to Cambridge Arc, which the Chancellor of the Exchequer described as a “key economic priority” for the country, has unveiled its bold vision in a prospectus that has been submitted to Government. The Arc’s ambition is to […]
October 5, 2020
Councillors to set priorities for the Vale after residents have their say
Record numbers of residents and people working in the Vale of White Horse recently responded to a survey about the district council’s forthcoming new Corporate Plan, and councillors are set to consider changes to plans based on the public feedback. In July the council asked those living and working in the Vale to comment on […]
September 30, 2020
£8 million of new funding for affordable homes across South and Vale
£8 million could be pumped into providing more affordable homes across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse following Cabinet meetings at the two district councils this week. Both councils have a strong commitment to delivering genuinely affordable housing, and reports being discussed by the councils’ Cabinets set out the options to how to […]
