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April 12, 2024

Well over a thousand individuals and organisations have shared their thoughts on an emerging plan for the future of South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse. Their comments will contribute to the development of a new Joint Local Plan, which will guide planning decisions in the districts until 2041. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White […]

March 7, 2024

South Oxfordshire District Council has just upgraded the gym at Didcot Wave Leisure Centre to the tune of £130,000 with new state-of-the-art cardio and resistance equipment. It’s not just good news for those trying to get fit and healthy – it’s also great news for the climate with some new equipment being powered by human […]

February 26, 2024

Town and parish councils and not-for-profit community groups in South Oxfordshire can now bid for their share in £750,000 of new funding to improve or deliver new community amenities. The Community Infrastructure Levy Pilot Grant Fund will give organisations a financial boost of between £75,000 to £250,000 per project for new or expanded facilities, including […]

November 18, 2023

Innovative new planning policies to help two Oxfordshire districts reach their full potential and address challenges they face, are on the local agenda – and you’ll soon be able to have your say. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are preparing to launch a second round of consultation early next year to […]

August 31, 2023

The Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council will write to Michael Gove, the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, urging him to take local views into account and to make a swift decision on a planning application for £300million of transport infrastructure in the Didcot area.   The government intervened after Oxfordshire County […]

July 6, 2023

A new round of funding from the Councillor Community Grant scheme has launched in South Oxfordshire to help local charities and organisations across the district.  As part of the scheme, every ward in South Oxfordshire has funding to support local projects that directly benefit local residents. Organisations can now apply for grants from £250 up to […]

June 28, 2023

Thirteen new high-definition CCTV cameras have been installed in Wallingford to provide a safer town centre for residents and visitors. The digital cameras directly replace the outdated analogue CCTV system which will provide CCTV operators and emergency services with much better picture clarity to help support public safety. The new cameras are also more energy […]

June 23, 2023

A new building that will kickstart the revitalisation of Didcot Gateway is now one step closer, with updated images of the proposed council headquarters released today and a formal planning application expected soon.  The building will be the first step to bring new life into this historically neglected site, providing more confidence for future business […]

February 23, 2023

Cllr David Rouane, leader of South Oxfordshire District Council, has issued a statement on the war in Ukraine:  “This Friday 24 February marks one year since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia. We continue to condemn these illegal and unacceptable attacks and stand by the people of Ukraine and everyone affected by this terrible conflict.  “Tomorrow, we’ll be […]

February 15, 2023

Two local conservation areas are being reviewed and we need your help to best understand, protect and enhance them. South Oxfordshire District Council is undertaking conservation area assessments in Cuxham and a combined area across Dorchester-on-Thames and Overy, and are inviting residents to provide feedback on proposed changes over the next two months. Conservation areas […]