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March 13, 2024
Taxi drivers pay price for operating illegally at Henley Regatta
Four taxi drivers have been ordered to pay a total of over £6,000 for illegally plying for hire at Henley Regatta. Tahir Mehmood Awan, 53, of Shepherds Close, Hurley, Maidenhead, pleaded guilty to unlawfully plying for hire at Henley on 30 June 2023. At a hearing at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on 23 February, the court […]
March 1, 2024
Council reaffirms its commitment to supporting people seeking sanctuary
In its first full meeting of 2024, council debated significant points of interest to the district, with a motion centred around support for Ukrainian refugees and the council’s commitment to supporting people of any background displaced by war and persecution. The Council passed the motion and resolved to continue to collaborate with Oxfordshire councils, statutory […]
February 23, 2024
Marking two years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, councils reaffirm support for Ukrainian households living in the Vale and South Oxfordshire
Cllr Maggie Filipova-Rivers, Cabinet Member for Community Wellbeing at South Oxfordshire District Council, said: “With heavy hearts on the 24th February we mark two years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Our thoughts are with the 400 or so South Oxfordshire Ukrainian residents living with loss and uncertainty as to when the war might end. “We […]
February 6, 2024
Taxi driver fined for illegally operating in Henley on Thames
A taxi driver is counting the cost of unlawfully plying for trade during the Henley Regatta. Umar Ali, 36 of Manchester Road, Reading, must pay almost £1,000 and had six points added to his DVLA licence after not having the right licence and insurance and not wearing his private hire driver’s badge on July 1 […]
January 10, 2024
Building our tomorrow together – join the conversation to help shape the future of our districts
Take part in our Local Plan consultation today.
January 2, 2024
Local flood warnings and weather alerts
There are reports of properties flooding and road closures in some locations. We have a live website with useful information so you can monitor the situation near you.
December 15, 2023
A statement from Cllr David Rouane, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council
With another new year nearly upon us, it’s always a good time to reflect on what has been achieved in the past 12 months. As well as reflecting on achievements, it’s also important to recognise the challenges we’ve all faced. Although the pandemic feels behind us now, it’s still having an impact on economics and […]
December 8, 2023
Council services over Christmas and New Year 2023/24
A guide to council services over the Christmas and New Year period when the council offices are closed to the public.
October 24, 2023
New grant to help people stay warm and fed this winter
A new food and warmth grant will help support people in our communities this winter who may otherwise struggle to afford essential things. Access to nutritious food and warm homes are basic necessities – but the ongoing impact of the pandemic on people’s finances, health and wellbeing has been further heightened by the cost-of-living […]
September 11, 2023
Grant to help improve quality of life for people and communities
Voluntary and community organisations in South Oxfordshire can now apply for up to £75,000 in funding for projects that help improve people’s quality of life. The funding comes from the latest round of the South Oxfordshire District Council Capital Grant Scheme. The council has a total budget of £320,000. Projects can receive a minimum of […]
