Vale of White Horse

May 14, 2026

Cllr Bethia Thomas, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, delivered her Leader’s statement to Council at the meeting on 13 May 2026.

May 5, 2026

Brews and Books Café run by Wantage Literary Festival at The Beacon in Wantage has celebrated its first birthday.

March 25, 2026

Families can enjoy a jam-packed line-up of Easter activities this spring, with events taking place across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse from30 March to 11 April. 

February 17, 2026

Wednesday 11 February 2026 Thank you all for being here tonight. I am really glad that we are in a new home, and am looking forward to our next meeting being live-streamed – providing the openness and transparency that I know we as councillors welcome. Obviously the big news tonight is our budget and we […]

February 9, 2026

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils’ Food and Warmth Grant Scheme is helping support people to cope with the rising cost of living this winter.  Grants totaling over £150,000 have been awarded to 50 local not-for-profit organisations who are delivering projects that improve access to food and help people keep their homes warm.   The funding is supporting a wide range of initiatives, including:   Pamela Roscoe from Vale Community Impact said: “The Food […]

February 2, 2026

Cllr Bethia Thomas, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, has written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise concerns on behalf of local hospitality businesses following the Government’s recent announcement of a 15% per cent business rates discount for pubs and music venues.

January 29, 2026

Published 29 January 2026 In what will be its 50th year, Wantage Leisure Centre is going to see some big refurbishment projects taking place throughout 2026.  Vale of White Horse District Council, who own the centre, has been working on plans to refresh and update facilities with a budget of £982,000.   Funding for the work comes from developer contributions in the area […]

December 4, 2025

A guide to council services over the Christmas and New Year period when the council offices are closed to the public. 

November 20, 2025

The White Horse Community Lottery is giving residents an extra reason to take part this season. Anyone entering before Saturday 29 November will be in with a chance to win a Nintendo Switch 2 bundle (or cash alternative) along with £500 for their chosen cause – a win-win for residents and the community this Christmas.

November 4, 2025

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, […]