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.
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March 12, 2026
Councils offer help to transform empty properties into a home
12 March 2026 The transformation of hundreds of empty properties into homes once more is under way as councils offer help to homeowners. Over the last year South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have been working with owners of 854 empty properties to understand why their properties are empty and offer support. Of these, 232 properties […]
February 9, 2026
Food and Warmth Grant Scheme supports people this winter
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils’ Food and Warmth Grant Scheme is helping support people to cope with the rising cost of living this winter. Grants totaling over £150,000 have been awarded to 50 local not-for-profit organisations who are delivering projects that improve access to food and help people keep their homes warm. The funding is supporting a wide range of initiatives, including: Ben Drabble from Train – Inspiring Young […]
February 4, 2026
£320k capital grants awarded to improve quality of life in South Oxfordshire
Published 4 February 2026 Refurbished play areas, community and sports facilities, and investments in sustainability projects including installing solar panels and e-bike chargers, will benefit communities across South Oxfordshire thanks to grant funding. South Oxfordshire District Council has awarded £320k through its Capital Grant scheme to local organisations as a financial boost towards the capital costs of projects that improve quality of life for local people. The council awarded £75,000 for refurbishment to the community […]
January 16, 2026
Councils remove themselves from “unacceptable” X social media platform
Published 16 January 2026 Two councils are removing their profiles from the social media service X in light of recent events that saw the platform’s integrated AI tool Grok being used to for activities branded as “completely unacceptable”. South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse District Councils had already significantly reduced their use of […]
December 17, 2025
Fair Treatment and Cohesion Motion
Published 17 December 2025 Statement by South Oxfordshire District Council: We condemn all intimidation, violence or harassment of minority groups in South Oxfordshire. We continue to stand in solidarity with everyone who has made South Oxfordshire their home. Misinformation and the fear, suspicion, and intolerance that it generates must be challenged. We are a cohesive and welcoming district, […]
November 26, 2025
Councils announce preferred candidate for new Chief Executive
Published Wednesday 26 November 2025 South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have published details of the preferred candidate to be their new, shared Chief Executive. A recruitment process got underway after the previous Chief Executive’s departure, and members of the councils’ Joint Staff Committee have now recommended Adrianna Partridge to be the […]
November 4, 2025
Breaking the cycle of homelessness
Homelessness extends far beyond rough sleeping and can impact anyone, often without warning. It is frequently hidden, such as sofa surfing, encompassing individuals living in insecure, inadequate, or unsanitary housing, as well as those affected by domestic abuse. Proactive work to break the cycle of homelessness for vulnerable people and ensure support is accessible, effective, […]
June 18, 2025
Community is our superpower this Refugee Week
As part of Refugee Week, we’re shining a light on those who support people seeking sanctuary and thanking communities for all they do. The work we do to help people access accommodation and provide community integration support for guests from Ukraine, Afghanistan and Hong Kong is part of a huge team effort across the county involving a wide […]
May 19, 2025
Reducing need for temporary accommodation part of new homelessness consultation
Minimising the use of temporary accommodation* which can be disruptive to people’s lives, especially for children, is one key aim of proposed updates to how councils tackle homelessness in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. Increasing the provision of genuinely affordable, long-term homes remains a core focus of South Oxfordshire and Vale of […]
February 17, 2025
Have your say on how we provide homes to those in most need
Proposed changes to the way social housing in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse is allocated for those in the most need will speed up help for homeless households to move into long-term accommodation. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils are inviting people to take part in a public consultation […]
