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Council services over Christmas and New Year 2025/26

A guide to council services over the Christmas and New Year period when the council offices are closed to the public. 

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May 22, 2023

Council grants now available for food banks and community larders

Councils offer financial support for community organisations as food prices continue to rise and increasing numbers of people turn to food banks for essentials.   The voluntary food network – voluntary and community organisations such as food banks, food larders and community fridges for residents – plays a vital role supporting people but demand for […]

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May 10, 2023

Local clubs help people keep fit

Local organisations can continue to offer fun fitness and wellbeing opportunities thanks to a £50,000 grant scheme from South Oxfordshire District Council. A new round of the Everyone Active grant scheme has launched today to help fund projects that help communities become more active. Previous grant recipients Chinnor Tennis Club and Wallingford Triathlon Club – […]

March 16, 2023

Riverside revamp ready for the summer season

Work is under way to give the washroom area at Riverside campsite in Wallingford a £150,000 refurbishment ahead of opening for the summer season. The Riverside campsite, managed by Better UK on behalf of South Oxfordshire District Council, will open to visitors from Monday 1 May and will close to visitors at the end of […]

February 22, 2023

Community well-being and climate action in South Oxfordshire’s 2023/24 budget

Action on climate change and key projects to enhance community wellbeing and support those most in need can progress thanks to South Oxfordshire District Council’s improved financial position. The council can focus on these priorities because its councillors have approved a budget for 2023/4 that shows a financial position in a healthier state than previously […]

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February 15, 2023

Community well-being and climate action in South Oxfordshire’s 2023/24 budget

Action on climate change and key projects to enhance community wellbeing and support those most in need can progress thanks to South Oxfordshire District Council’s improved financial position. The council can focus on these priorities because its Cabinet has recommended councillors approve a budget for 2023/4 that shows a financial position in a healthier state […]

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January 6, 2023

Car parking fees to change this Spring

Parking fees will increase in South Oxfordshire from 1 April this year. Residents using car parks, run by South Oxfordshire District Council, in Didcot, Goring, Henley, Thame and Wallingford will see between 20p and 60p added to charges for users parking their vehicle depending on how long they park for. The rise to parking fees […]