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
October 26, 2023
Affordable housing grant to help address urgent need
More affordable, energy efficient homes will be built in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse thanks to a new improved grant process.
October 2, 2023
Fun for all the family this October half-term
A range of free and low-cost fun activities are available for children and their families during the October half-term across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. Provided by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils, sessions include fun outdoor orienteering and events inside such as dance, sports, theatre and much more. Here’s a full run down of […]
September 28, 2023
Residents urged to ‘Check it before you chuck it’
We are urging residents to ‘Check it before you chuck it’ as part of a drive to increase the amount and quality of recycling in the district. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have launched a new campaign asking people to check before they chuck items in their recycling bins. An estimated […]
August 7, 2023
Statement regarding street trading outside licensed venues
You may have seen posts on social media this weekend claiming that South Oxfordshire District Council had banned street food trucks from operating at sites owned by Oak Taverns. This is NOT true; we have not banned street trading at their sites. Oak Taverns have not ensured that the permits required for street trading to […]
July 14, 2023
Leader’s statement on the proposed closure of railway station ticket offices
Cllr David Rouane, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council, has issued the following statement on the proposed closure of railway station ticket offices: A number of councillors have contacted me to say that, had the statement by the Rail Delivery Group about the closure of ticket offices come sooner, they would have liked to put […]
June 23, 2023
Flag raised to mark Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day on Saturday 24 June is our chance to show our support to everyone in the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets. To mark the occasion, Cllr David Bretherton, Armed Forces and Veteran’s Champion at South Oxfordshire District Council, helped to raise the official Armed Forces […]
June 21, 2023
Garden waste fly-tip is a costly mistake
A man has been ordered to pay more than £1,400 after garden waste was found dumped near Great Haseley in South Oxfordshire. Karl Horwood, 60, of Bletchingdon, Oxfordshire, appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Friday 16 June when he admitted failing in his duty of care for waste disposal. Mr Horwood had been arrested a […]
June 12, 2023
Let’s talk rubbish! Tell us what you think of our waste services
Complete our wheelie big waste survey!
May 4, 2023
Local Elections 2023 – the results
Thank you to everyone who voted in the 2023 local elections. For all the the results, please head to our South Oxfordshire Local Election page.
April 18, 2023
Are you ID ready for the local elections? Check now before it’s too late
If you intend to vote at a polling station on 4 May, check now that you have valid photo ID
