The government has announced that Oxfordshire and West Berkshire’s seven existing councils will be replaced by three unitary councils from 1 April 2028 as part of its plans for local government reorganisation (LGR).
Our new Land Charges system and Land Charges Register are now live.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
June 4, 2025
Five councils launch two-unitary proposal for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire and seek residents’ views on how local government could be improved
Change is coming to local government across England, and five councils are working together to propose two strong and locally accountable unitary authorities for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire.
