Gavin Walton, Author at South Oxfordshire District Council

Important changes to planning, land charges and mapping services

Our new Land Charges system and Land Charges Register are now live.

July 17, 2026

Cheers to South Oxfordshire pubs as extra 15 per cent rates relief is confirmed

There’s good news on tap for South Oxfordshire’s pubs after the district council approved a one-off ‘top up’ rates relief scheme for 2026/27.

July 16, 2026

Government confirms three new unitary councils for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire in 2028 

The government has announced that Oxfordshire and West Berkshire’s seven existing councils will be replaced by three unitary councils from 1 April 2028 as part of its plans for local government reorganisation (LGR).

July 10, 2026

Land Charges system to launch on Monday 13 July following major upgrade

Joint statement from Cllr Maggie Filipova-Rivers, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council, and Cllr Bethia Thomas, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council:

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June 24, 2026

Cabinet to consider support package for South Oxfordshire pubs

Targeted support to help South Oxfordshire’s much-loved pubs will be considered by South Oxfordshire District Council’s Cabinet in July.

June 23, 2026

Bin days staying the same, but collection times may change across South Oxfordshire and the Vale

Residents across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are being reminded to put their bins out by 6am on their scheduled collection day, ahead of route changes starting later this month.

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June 18, 2026

Residents invited to have their say on local parish arrangements across South Oxfordshire

Residents are encouraged to take part in a new public consultation on proposed changes to community governance arrangements in several towns and parishes across the district.

April 30, 2026

Let’s talk rubbish 2026 – tell us what you think of our waste and street cleaning services

Share your views on our rubbish, recycling and street cleaning services

April 7, 2026

Extra garden waste collection for permit holders this April

Residents with a garden waste permit can have extra garden waste collected for free, on their normal scheduled collection day only, between 20 April and 1 May 2026.

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February 26, 2026

South Oxfordshire residents invited to shape the future of local town and parish councils

South Oxfordshire residents have the chance to comment on potential changes for town and parish councils, including the area they cover, the number of elected councillors and how local wards are organised.

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February 23, 2026

Residents reminded to buy their new garden waste permit

Residents who receive garden waste collections in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are being reminded to buy a new permit if they wish to continue receiving collections from 1 April through to 31 March 2027.

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