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South Oxfordshire District Council

October 27, 2025

Community investments and enforcement on untaxed vehicles discussed at packed October Council meeting

Investment in youth centre facilities and enforcement action against untaxed vehicles – just some of the topics that were up for discussion at a packed Council meeting this month.

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October 8, 2025

Councils to take positive steps to represent communities despite concerns with Inspectors’ Local Plan decision

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have written an open letter in which they have stated the Planning Inspectors’ conclusions on their Joint Local Plan were unwarranted and lacking coherent explanation.

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October 1, 2025

The councils’ response to the Planning Inspectors’ findings on the Joint Local Plan

A statement on behalf of South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils.

Extra garden waste in a wheelbarrow

September 30, 2025

New garden waste permit scheme a big success thanks to residents’ support

Residents in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse have embraced a new garden waste permit scheme this year – with an almost 5 per cent rise in collections from the previous year.

South Oxfordshire District Council

September 18, 2025

Council Chief stands down

After long and careful consideration Mark Stone has decided to leave South and Vale as of 30 September 2025.  Mark has ably led the councils since July 2017 as Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service working with multiple administrations. 

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July 18, 2025

Huge investment approved for community projects and local authority owned housing at busy July Council meeting

Up to ten million pounds for investment in homes to meet local housing need, alongside over half a million pounds worth of extra funding for community organisations were top of the bill at a busy South Oxfordshire District Council meeting on Thursday 17 July.

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July 18, 2025

Leader’s Report to Full Council – 17 July 2025

Cllr David Rouane, South Oxfordshire District Council Leader’s report to July Full Council

Thames Water

July 9, 2025

Burst pipe impacting on water supplies in OX33 area

Thames Water are dealing with a burst pipe on Mill Lane, Oxford, which is affecting the water supply in the OX3, OX4 and OX33 areas.

The Didcot Wave Leisure Centre - external view

July 8, 2025

Work starts on two new studios at the Didcot Wave

Works starts this week at the Didcot Wave Leisure Centre to create two new studio spaces.

Haseley Trading Estate

June 19, 2025

Planning application submitted for Haseley Trading Estate vehicle depot

South Oxfordshire District Council has submitted a planning application for the proposed vehicle depot site, and the plans are now available to view online and for people to leave their comments.