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  • Online payment forms for bulky waste and licensing are working again − some fees collected through these forms were due to be increased on 1 April, but we have postponed this for a week. Garden waste and council tax payments are not affected.
Important changes to planning, land charges and mapping services

We are updating the software behind our Planning and Land Charges services, to ensure it remains reliable, supported, and able to meet future service needs.

Gavin Walton

Four photo sections, each shaped uniquely, showing kids engaged in different fun outdoor activities: Playing with a colorful parachute. Playing soccer. Smiling with helmets and pads—possibly at a skate park. Playing a game with a bat and ball (like cricket or baseball). Background elements include light blue line-art illustrations of various sports and outdoor items: whistles, trophies, soccer balls, tennis rackets, flags, etc.—emphasizing the fun and active summer theme.

July 10, 2025

Book now for FREE South and Vale Summer Holiday Activities! 

Secure your spot. Don’t miss out!

July 2, 2025

Father and son fined for Shotover fly-tip 

A father and son have been ordered to pay more than £2,500 following a serious fly-tipping incident at Shotover Country Park near Oxford.  On Friday 27 June, at Oxford Magistrates, Michael McDonagh (snr), 75, of Kiln Lane, Garsington, and Michael Paul Francis McDonagh (jnr), 45, of Cumnor Rd, Oxford, were fined after admitting separate offences.   […]

June 19, 2025

Henley Regatta 2025: visitors urged to stay safe and only use licensed taxis 

With Henley Royal Regatta almost here, visitors are being urged to plan their journey home in advance and not risk travelling in an unlicensed, uninsured and potentially unsafe vehicle.  Only hackney carriages that are licensed by South Oxfordshire District Council can legally ply for hire in Henley during the Regatta (1 to 6 July 2025).  […]

Rethink bulky waste. Could you -

May 29, 2025

Let’s rethink bulky waste – could you rehome or repair it instead?

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are encouraging residents to think twice before booking a bulky waste collection – because that old cupboard, television, table or unwanted bookcase might still have plenty of life left in it.

May 16, 2025

Cabinet Members and Chair confirmed at South Oxfordshire District Council – May 2025

Councillor David Rouane, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council has this week (Thursday 15 May) announced details of the council’s new cabinet.

May 16, 2025

Report of the Leader of the Council – Annual Council Meeting – 15 May 2025

Cllr David Rouane, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council, delivered his latest Report to Council at the annual meeting on 15 May 2025: Changes in the administration You will have seen in my appointments to cabinet, and possibly in the press today, that the Liberal Democrat Group has chosen to end our formal partnership with […]

Silhouettes of six children standing and playing against a bright teal background, with outlines of various sports equipment such as footballs, table tennis paddles, bats, and balls in the corners.

May 16, 2025

Get active and join the excitement of half term with a free family fun day, shows and more!

Looking for exciting ways to keep the kids entertained this May half-term? Take a look at what’s on!

An advertisement promoting Easter holiday activities. The design includes bold text reading

March 25, 2025

Get ready for Easter fun with free and low-cost holiday activities across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse! 

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are thrilled to announce their exciting programme of free and low-cost activities for young children, teenagers and families this Easter holiday. Taking place at various locations across the districts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!  Don’t miss out – bookings are open now and activity sessions […]

Extra garden waste, 31 March to 11 April 2025

March 20, 2025

Brown bin permit holders can have extra garden waste collected

Residents who have purchased a permit for the district councils brown bin garden waste collection service in South Oxfordshire or the Vale of White Horse can have extra garden waste collected for free, on their normal scheduled collection day only, between 31 March* and 11 April. Permit holders can put out a maximum of up […]