A guide to council services over the Christmas and New Year period when the council offices are closed to the public.
homelessness
November 4, 2025
Breaking the cycle of homelessness
Homelessness extends far beyond rough sleeping and can impact anyone, often without warning. It is frequently hidden, such as sofa surfing, encompassing individuals living in insecure, inadequate, or unsanitary housing, as well as those affected by domestic abuse. Proactive work to break the cycle of homelessness for vulnerable people and ensure support is accessible, effective, […]
October 9, 2024
Councils prevent rise in local homelessness despite an increase in demand on services
As global attention turns to World Homeless Day, Vale of White Horse and South Oxfordshire district councils have managed to keep local homeless levels low despite an increase in demand on services.
January 12, 2021
First tenant moves into new housing project for homeless people in southern Oxfordshire
A former rough sleeper has started the new year by moving into a new home thanks to a new housing project for homeless people in southern Oxfordshire. Six new long-term homes have been provided for former rough sleepers in the south of the county following the success of a pilot project called ‘Housing First’ run […]
