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Join the conversation on plan to put communities at the heart of everything

Vale of White Horse District Council is setting a new council plan for the next four years and is encouraging everyone within the district to join in the conversation

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September 12, 2023

Free facility hire launched for Wellington Gate community 

Wellington Gate residents and non-profit organisations can now apply to hire free local facilities and event space to help connect the community.  Vale of White Horse District Council has secured funding from local developer, Persimmon Homes (Wessex), to help community groups access local facilities while plans for a new Community Hub are being finalised. Local […]

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September 6, 2023

Didcot transport infrastructure is vital for the Vale 

The Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council has spoken of how important proposals for £300 million of transport projects in and around Didcot are to the district. Planning applications by Oxfordshire County Council for the four projects known as HIF1 are due to be determined by the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, […]

Cllr Eric de la Harpe on a bike next to a separate image of Cllr Katherine Foxhal in front of a field.

September 5, 2023

Champions work to make the Vale a greener, healthier place

Two new champions at Vale of White Horse District Council will help get people walking and cycling and focus on what we are doing towards nature recovery.

September 1, 2023

Electric vehicle charging and hire offers across Oxfordshire this World EV Day

Electric vehicle owners and hirers across Oxfordshire will be able to take advantage of a range of offers this World EV Day.

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August 18, 2023

Have your say on our landscapes and what’s changing them

A new study has launched to better understand, protect and enhance the unique landscapes across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse and you’re invited to have your say. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are preparing a new Landscape Character Assessment and are calling for residents, businesses and visitors to share […]

August 10, 2023

Help shape the future of tourism in our districts and be in with chance to win a £75 voucher

We want to hear from you to help us enhance our local tourism experiences and boost our economy – whether you’re a resident, tourism business or visitor, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils, in collaboration with Tourism South East (TSE) Research, are calling for community feedback as part of their latest tourism […]

August 9, 2023

Champions to promote key work being done across Vale

A  new group of champions have been appointed to help highlight work being done by Vale of White Horse District Council in key areas.

image of three items of play equipment, an accessible roundabout, an accessible swing and and cable ride.

July 31, 2023

£45,000 investment will ensure more young children can enjoy Vale play areas

Work is underway to install exciting new equipment at three play areas in the Vale of White Horse.  The £45,000 upgrade will help to ensure that more children can play and have fun outdoors in district council play areas.   Vale of White Horse District Council is providing the accessible apparatus at Marlborough Gardens in […]

Field with hay bales

July 26, 2023

Cash boost for rural economy across districts

More than £1m is available to help improve the rural economy across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse.

July 25, 2023

£155k of longer-term funding for vital information and advice services

Organisations based in the Vale of White Horse who provide vital information, advice and outreach services can now apply for up to five years of funding, thanks to a new grant scheme. Vale of White Horse District Council has launched the £154,920 partnership grant to help ensure that information and advice organisations who help people […]