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July 19, 2022

The Everyone Active grant scheme has launched in South Oxfordshire to support local initiatives that improve the health and wellbeing of residents in the district.  South Oxfordshire District Council is providing £50,000 in funding for community organisations and individuals to apply for, with a maximum grant of £1,000. Applicants will need to show that their projects […]

June 27, 2022

More help is on the way for people who are struggling to pay their food, energy and other related bills. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils have opened a voucher scheme to support households who can’t afford to pay for life’s essentials. The scheme is part of the Government’s Household Support Fund […]

February 2, 2022

Classical music fans can enjoy an afternoon of inspiring performances as the Didcot Concert Orchestra plays at The Beacon in Wantage this Sunday. Among an array of classical music pieces – some famous, some new – violin soloist and acclaimed recording artist Clare Howick will perform the delightful Violin Concerto by Glazunov. She will also […]

December 6, 2021

Help is at hand this winter for people who may struggle to pay for heating, food or other essentials – thanks to a new voucher scheme that has launched in South Oxfordshire and Vale of the White Horse. The new, targeted programme set up by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils will […]

December 3, 2021

Follow the adventures of a talented reindeer in a crowd rouser of a Christmas show ‘The Ballad of Rudy’ this December at the Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot. Following the resounding success of their partnership in previous years, Cornerstone are once again teaming up with the Goblin Theatre team to bring a magical Christmas tale […]

September 13, 2021

n partnership with Henley Town Council, Oxfordshire Greentech and Naked Planet, South and Vale Business Support (SVBS) are hosting an Eco Business Fair to highlight the brilliant green and sustainable approaches of local businesses in and around Henley.

September 10, 2021

As the heartbreaking events continue to unfold in Afghanistan, we’re working together as part of a co-ordinated response effort with Oxfordshire County Council and health and charity partners, to help find suitable accommodation and ensure families and individuals have access to ongoing mental health support, education, food, medicine, and other vital services For individuals who […]

June 30, 2021

South Oxfordshire District Councillors have welcomed plans which could see the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty extended and better protected for future generations.  This week, the Government published proposals to create new protected landscapes and improve people’s access to nature, including the extension of the Chilterns AONB.   The extended area will now be formally […]

June 18, 2021

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils have made their interim senior management team structure permanent to help provide a firm and stable base from which they can deliver their corporate plan priorities and services to residents.  The decision formalises the structure that has been operating successfully at the councils for many months and […]

May 21, 2021

Residents in southern Oxfordshire are being urged to enjoy the easing of restrictions safely with new messaging they’ll see while out and about from their district councils. The government is warning the public to remain cautious as restrictions ease amidst concerns about the Indian variant of Covid-19, and so South Oxfordshire and Vale of White […]