The Oxfordshire Food Strategy
Coming soon this March – ‘Connecting Local Action’
An in-person event for community groups and town/parish councils.
The event will showcase different examples of climate action and sustainable food growing, with presentations and stands from local projects, and opportunities for discussion. There will be plenty of time to network, with refreshments provided and a chance to hear from the council on key areas of work, including updates from the Climate & Biodiversity team, and the South & Vale Food Action Plan. Officers from South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils will also be on hand to talk funding, nature recovery and more.
Connecting Local Action in South Oxfordshire
5 March 2026, 12pm to 2.30pm
Thame Barns Centre
Church Rd, Thame, OX9 3AJ
Presentations from Phoenix Energy Community and Grow more Growers.
Booking and more information can be found here: https://connectinglocalaction-south.eventbrite.co.uk
Places are limited, so please book your place by Thursday 26 February.
The agenda will be sent out to participants prior to the event.
Connecting Local Action in Vale of White Horse
11 March 2026, 5pm – 7.30pm
Vale and Downland Museum
19 Church St, Wantage, OX12 8BL
Presentations from Sustainable Wantage and Future Flood Resilience Group.
Booking and more information can be found here: https://connectinglocalaction-vale.eventbrite.co.uk
Places are limited, please book your place by Wednesday 4 March.
The agenda will be sent out to participants prior to the event.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via communityconnectors@southandvale.gov.uk
Building a healthy, fair and sustainable food system across Oxfordshire
Tackling the issues of food insecurity, access to healthy, affordable food and the impact of these on health was brought into sharp focus by the pandemic. Whilst local community food networks across the district rose to the challenge, it became clear there was a need for all key organisations and stakeholders in Oxfordshire to work together on this to build a healthy, fair and sustainable food system for everyone.
The Oxfordshire Food Strategy
Along with the other Oxfordshire councils and partners, we endorsed the Oxfordshire Food Strategy
The strategy has been developed with partners and stakeholders including the Oxfordshire city and district councils, representatives from Oxfordshire community sector groups, local food producers and other major institutions, brought together by Good Food Oxfordshire. To address the challenges of food poverty, food supply, climate change and public health tipping points we need a partnership to maximise the benefits.
South and Vale Food Action Working Group
The group met on various occasions to debate priorities, develop and refine the South and Vale Food Action Plan, with representatives within the food system including farmers and producers, food businesses, community food network, Town Councils and community organisations.
Introducing the South and Vale Food Action Plan
In early 2025, we approved the South and Vale Food Action Plan and are now working with partner organisations to drive forward the plan’s priorities. Come and take a read of the South and Vale Food Action Plan.
To follow the progress of the South and Vale Food Action Plan simply email communitysupport@southandvale.gov.uk to join the mailing list.
