Our #BeWinterPrepared guide to services and advice from the council, as well as local and national organisations, to help during the winter months.
The government has announced the outcome of its review into local government reorganisation (LGR).
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April 22, 2025
49,000 new garden waste permits purchased by green-fingered residents this spring
Almost 49,000 residents are now signed up to the new garden waste permit scheme in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse districts.
April 15, 2025
Next steps for Joint Local Plan
Published Tuesday 15 April 2025 We are pleased to announce that the dates for the start of the public hearings for the South and Vale Joint Local Plan have been published this week. This stage of the examination involves our appointed Planning Inspectors (Inspectors R A Bust and C Mulloy) holding hearing sessions to hear […]
March 26, 2025
New depot helps secure the future of waste collections
A new vehicle depot at the Haseley Trading Estate will significantly contribute towards South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils long-term future of successful waste collections in the districts.
March 21, 2025
Introducing Ridgeway Council – part of a two unitary council option for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire
Introducing Ridgeway Council, an ambitious proposal to create a brand-new council that delivers high-quality services, improves financial resilience and value-for-money, and ensures it is able to maintain truly local representation.
March 12, 2025
Council cabinets and executives set to discuss future shape of Oxfordshire’s local government
Councils across Oxfordshire are set to reply to a government request for interim proposals on the shape of local government reorganisation in the county.
March 3, 2025
New garden waste permit payment system rolls out this week
Residents in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse can now sign up for a new garden waste permit as part of changes to the councils’ subscribed collection service.
February 18, 2025
All the updates from the latest South Council meeting
The budget was top of the agenda at the first full South Oxfordshire District Council meeting of 2025, alongside the review of neighbourhood plans and approval for a new council plan.
February 3, 2025
Changes coming this spring to garden waste service in South and Vale
Green fingered residents who use the garden waste service in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse districts will have a change to their service subscriptions this year.
December 4, 2024
Vision for the future of sports pitches and leisure facilities approved
A vision for the future of sports and leisure facilities across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse Districts was top of the agenda last week.
November 14, 2024
Major £210,000 investment in new gym equipment at South Oxfordshire Leisure Centres in Berinsfield, Thame and Wheatley
There is great news for gym users across South Oxfordshire, with a major investment by the council of £210,000 in new, state-of-the-art gym equipment.
