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August 25, 2020
Cabinet changes at the Vale
Released 24 August 2020 Cllr Emily Smith, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, has made some changes to the council’s Cabinet. She said: “We’ve now been leading Vale of White Horse District Council for just over a year, and having established ourselves I am making some changes to the way cabinet responsibilities are […]
August 19, 2020
Keeping active during lockdown: Were you inspired to keep moving or did lockdown leave you lacking in motivation?
Released on August 11, 2020 Did Lockdown make you slow down or were you inspired to take up running or join in with classes online? South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils want to hear from residents about how lockdown affected their ability to keep fit. Both councils run activities for all ages […]
August 11, 2020
Three government planning consultations now open
Released on August 10, 2020 The government has published their White Paper that sets out how they would like to reform the planning system starting with a consultation document entitled ‘Planning for the Future’. The consultation is now open for comments until 29 October. You can download the White Paper here. Another consultation now open […]
August 7, 2020
Have your say on what matters to you living and working in Vale of White Horse
With only one week left until the Vale of White Horse District Council Corporate Plan survey closes, residents are being encouraged to give their feedback on councillor’s priorities for the district over the next few years. Vale of White Horse district councillors have put together a plan for the future of the district and […]
August 7, 2020
Letter from Cllr Smith regarding the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in care homes within Oxfordshire
Released on August 6, 2020 Letter from Cllr Smith to Cllr Arash Fatemian Chair of the Oxfordshire Joint Health Overview & Scrutiny regarding the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in care homes within Oxfordshire Dear Cllr Fatemian, I am writing on behalf of Vale of White Horse District Council regarding the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in […]
August 7, 2020
Letter from Councillor Emily Smith on the promotion of active travel as an alternative to car use
Released on August 6, 2020 Letter written by Cllr Emily Smith to Cllr Yvonne Constance OBE Cabinet Member for the Environment Oxfordshire County Council Dear Cllr Constance, I am writing on behalf of Vale of White Horse District Council regarding the promotion of active travel as an alternative to car use. The end of lockdown provides a […]
August 5, 2020
Exciting new amphitheatre being built for Chilton village community
Residents living in Chilton will soon have their own impressive amphitheatre for local shows and performances. Chilton Parish Council applied for funds collected by Vale of White Horse District Council from developer contributions for public art as part of an agreement to build new homes in the village. The parish council worked hard over a […]
August 3, 2020
Restaurant ordered to pay more than £17,000 after evidence of rats found in its food storage area
Released on July 31, 2020 An Abingdon restaurant has been ordered to pay more than £17,000 after its food storage area was found to be infested with rats. Vale of White Horse District Council prosecuted Tiffins Tandoori of Bath Street for five offences under the Food Safety and Hygiene Regulations at Oxford Magistrates’ court on […]
August 3, 2020
Your yellow letter is coming – please check the details!
Released on July 31, 2020 Residents in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are being urged to check the details on a yellow letter which they will receive from their district council from the start of August. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are sending a yellow ‘Canvass Communication Form’ […]
August 3, 2020
Vale Cabinet set to consider options to address parking deficit
Released on July 30, 2020 Cabinet members at Vale of White Horse District Council will next week consider a range of options which could help the council to address the significant annual deficit facing its car parks. The car parks, in Abingdon, Faringdon and Wantage, collectively cost more than £700,000 a year to run. Once […]
