A guide to council services over the Christmas and New Year period when the council offices are closed to the public.
Latest news
May 29, 2025
Let’s rethink bulky waste – could you rehome or repair it instead?
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are encouraging residents to think twice before booking a bulky waste collection – because that old cupboard, television, table or unwanted bookcase might still have plenty of life left in it.
May 23, 2025
The Beacon’s future is looking bright
Issued May 23 2025 The future of The Beacon Arts and Community Centre is looking bright, as plans are presented this month for putting the centre at the heart of arts and culture in the district. The arts and community centre has provided Wantage and the surrounding areas with an important and lively focus for […]
May 19, 2025
Reducing need for temporary accommodation part of new homelessness consultation
Minimising the use of temporary accommodation* which can be disruptive to people’s lives, especially for children, is one key aim of proposed updates to how councils tackle homelessness in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. Increasing the provision of genuinely affordable, long-term homes remains a core focus of South Oxfordshire and Vale of […]
May 16, 2025
Get active and join the excitement of half term with a free family fun day, shows and more!
Looking for exciting ways to keep the kids entertained this May half-term? Come along to Abingdon Fun Day on Wednesday 28 May – a completely free day of games, sports, and family activities at the White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre!
May 15, 2025
Children enjoy newly improved playground at official opening
Schoolchildren climbed, spun and zip-lined at the official opening of a newly improved playground in Abingdon.
May 15, 2025
Get ready for a fun filled summer in the Vale
Children, adults and families across the Vale are gearing up for a jam-packed summer of fun with free and low-cost activities and places to visit. Throughout the summer, the council’s Active Communities team will host a variety of events, including community walks and football sessions – there will be something for all ages and abilities […]
May 15, 2025
Let’s talk rubbish! Tell us what you think of our waste services
Complete the 2025 Waste Survey
May 15, 2025
Cabinet Members and Chair confirmed at Vale of White Horse District Council – May 2025
Councillor Bethia Thomas, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council has this week (Wednesday 14 May) announced details of the council’s new cabinet. Cllr Emily Smith returns to the Cabinet as the member responsible for Planning Development. Cllr Smith previously served as Council Leader and was co-chair of the Joint Audit and Governance Committee. […]
May 15, 2025
Leader’s statement – Report to Council – 14 May 2025
Cllr Bethia Thomas, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, delivered her latest Report to Council at the meeting on 14 May 2025: Firstly I want to welcome you all here tonight to mark the beginning of a new municipal year. I almost feel like a veteran these days, though I know many of […]
May 12, 2025
Major council IT system maintenance
Towards the end of May, we are carrying out a major piece of planned essential maintenance work on the council’s IT systems. This work is unavoidable and has to take place in order to secure the future of our IT system and the services it enables.
