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Our #BeWinterPrepared guide to services and advice from the council, as well as local and national organisations, to help during the winter months.

Government review concludes: Oxfordshire and West Berkshire to get three new unitary councils

The government has announced the outcome of its review into local government reorganisation (LGR).

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Riverside Splash Pads Wallingford

May 9, 2024

Riverside prepares for a summer of fun

The pool and splash pad at Wallingford Riverside are set to open this month on Saturday 25 May, in good time for the half-term.

South Oxfordshire District Council, who owns the site, and their leisure contractors GLL, who manage the Better Leisure facilities on behalf of the council, are busy preparing the pool and splash pad ready to open for the summer.

The Way Ahead montage of local residents

April 16, 2024

Help set the ‘Way Ahead’ for South Oxfordshire

South Oxfordshire District Council is setting a new council plan for the next four years and is encouraging everyone within the district to join in the conversation

Wheelbarrow full of grass cuttings

February 27, 2024

Changes coming next year to garden waste service in South and Vale

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have set out plans to change the way their garden waste service is paid for in 2025. The councils’ have agreed the introduction of a permit scheme from April 2025 which will include subscribers receiving a sticker for their bins to identify them as fully paid-up […]

Cornerstone Arts Centre

February 13, 2024

Securing a bright and exciting future for Cornerstone Arts Centre

Plans are being prepared this month to secure a bright and exciting future for Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot. The much-loved arts centre has provided Didcot and the surrounding areas with an important and vibrant focus for arts and the community for over a decade. Cornerstone supports the wellbeing of residents by offering a high-quality […]

South Oxfordshire District Council logo

November 27, 2023

Joint Scrutiny Committee postponed

The South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Council Joint Scrutiny Committee meeting this evening has been postponed. Once it has been rearranged, the new dates will be posted on our committee meeting calendar web page.

Welcome to Berinsfield sign

November 8, 2023

Plans to support the community of Berinsfield approved

A range of projects have been announced that will help support Berinsfield towards becoming a prospering garden village. South Oxfordshire District Council has pledged more than £550,000 to fund the Berinsfield Delivery Plan. The various projects focus on community health and wellbeing, sustainability and the environment, regeneration and development, community infrastructure, active travel, and governance […]

Chiltern Hills

October 27, 2023

Funding boost available for rural businesses and organisations

A new grant scheme has launched for rural businesses and organisations based in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse. The fund is designed to support capital projects for small businesses and community infrastructure that help to improve productivity and strengthen the rural economy and rural communities. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their application […]

South Oxfordshire District Council logo

October 16, 2023

Councils support staff with pledge for the Real Living Wage

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have pledged their ongoing commitment for paying staff at least the Real Living Wage. Both councils currently ensure all directly employed council staff receive at least the Real Living Wage and have done for several years. The Real Living Wage (currently £10.90 with an update due […]

South Oxfordshire District Council logo

October 16, 2023

Leader’s statement – 12 October 2023

Cllr David Rouane, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council, delivered his Leader’s statement to Council at the meeting on Thursday 12 October 2023. Earlier this week we marked World Homelessness Day and I would like to take this opportunity to thank our team for the tireless work that they do in this area. The impact […]

Hands crafting a snowflake from a piece of white paper

October 11, 2023

Celebrate Christmas at Cornerstone

Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot is getting ready to celebrate Christmas this year with a range of shows and workshops to suit all ages. Everything starts on Sunday 3 December as part of the Play2Give Didcot Festive Market in the Market Place next door to Cornerstone. Thames Con and Cornerstone present a fun and festive […]