Affordable housing, climate and nature recovery, and sustainable and inclusive communities – three things being set as the top priorities at the heart of Vale of White Horse District. 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 […]
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November 23, 2022
Council encourages tree planting ahead of National Tree Week
As National Tree Week begins on Saturday, Vale of White Horse District Council is encouraging community groups and residents across the district to plant trees to help tackle the climate emergency.
May 27, 2021
We’d like to say a big “thank you” to all the volunteers across southern Oxfordshire
The leaders of South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils have offered their thanks and gratitude to the thousands of volunteers across both districts ahead of volunteers’ week. During the 37th annual Volunteers’ Week, which takes place from the 1-7 June, the councils will be taking the “time to say thanks” and highlighting the […]
September 2, 2020
Nearly £90,000 of funding available for volunteer groups and organisations to help vulnerable residents affected by Covid-19
Voluntary and community sector groups in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse can apply for a share of nearly £90,000 to help people affected by Covid-19 in the districts. South Oxfordshire District Council has £45,373 to distribute and the Vale of White Horse District Council has £43,077 to provide funds for voluntary and […]
September 1, 2020
Councils seek volunteers to recommend councillors’ allowances
Released on August 27, 2020 South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council are looking for volunteers to join an Independent Remuneration Panel to help review councillors’ allowances. Are you passionate about the local area? Would you like to be involved in setting councillors’ expenses and allowances that are reasonable for the […]
June 8, 2020
An open letter from the Leaders of South and Vale district councils
Released on June 5, 2020 An open letter from Cllr Sue Cooper, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council, and Cllr Emily Smith, Leader of the Vale of White Horse District Council. As we come to the end of Volunteering Week, we wanted to express our heartfelt thanks and gratitude, on behalf of South Oxfordshire and […]
June 8, 2020
Volunteers make all the difference in South and Vale
Released on June 1, 2020 At the start of national volunteers’ week, the leaders of South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils have offered their heartfelt and sincerest thanks to the thousands of volunteers that are helping in their communities. Within days of lockdown starting, charities and voluntary groups in our districts were […]
