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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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 […]
August 18, 2023
Have your say on our landscapes and what’s changing them
A new study has launched to better understand, protect and enhance the unique landscapes across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse and you’re invited to have your say. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are preparing a new Landscape Character Assessment and are calling for residents, businesses and visitors to share […]
August 10, 2023
Help shape the future of tourism in our districts and be in with chance to win a £75 voucher
We want to hear from you to help us enhance our local tourism experiences and boost our economy – whether you’re a resident, tourism business or visitor, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils, in collaboration with Tourism South East (TSE) Research, are calling for community feedback as part of their latest tourism […]
August 4, 2023
Your chance to comment on new council headquarters
Residents, business and organisations across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse districts are invited to have their say on proposals for a new building in Didcot, which will include office space acting as the councils’ shared headquarters. South Oxfordshire District Council has submitted a planning application for the building, and the plans are now […]
July 21, 2023
Come and say hello! We’ll be at the BBC cost-of-living event
We’ll be outside Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot on Wednesday 2 August from 10am to 1pm. We’ll be joining BBC Radio Oxford at their cost-of-living event to provide lots of information and advice on what help there is for people struggling to make ends meet at the moment. Our Community Hub team will be there […]
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 […]
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 […]
