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January 24, 2025

Oxfordshire should be working with Berkshire and Buckinghamshire

Shared identities and vibrant economies mean that Oxfordshire should look to work with its partners in the South-East in a new Strategic Authority rather than looking west towards Swindon – that’s the view of the Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council.

January 10, 2025

Councils should seek to influence Local Government Reorganisation for the benefit of communities

Councils in Oxfordshire should do everything they can to influence decisions on Local Government Reorganisation in the county the leader of South Oxfordshire District Council explained this week.

December 23, 2024

Bathtub dumpers ordered to soak up hefty fine

Two Nottinghamshire residents must pay more than £4,000 after admitting illegally dumping a bathtub, tyres and a large amount of renovation waste near Didcot.

December 12, 2024

A statement from Cllr David Rouane, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council 

Looking back to council work over the last year, I’m struck once again at how much we have achieved.

December 9, 2024

Rehearsals begin for Cornerstone’s magical pantomime

This weekend the excitement was palpable, as rehearsals for Cornerstone Arts Centre’s pantomime, Cinderella began!

November 27, 2024

Council Services Over Christmas and New Year 2024/25

A guide to council services over the Christmas and New Year period when the council offices are closed to the public.

October 9, 2024

Councils prevent rise in local homelessness despite an increase in demand on services

As global attention turns to World Homeless Day, South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse district councils have managed to keep local homeless levels low despite an increase in demand on services.

Teenagers from Didcot Train

September 2, 2024

Over £600k available to help support communities in South Oxfordshire

A new round of the Revenue grant scheme is now open. The Revenue Grant Scheme, run by South Oxfordshire District Council, aims to help voluntary and community organisations build and support thriving communities and improve the quality of life of people across South Oxfordshire. The council offers in principle funding for two years and has […]

Cinderella in bright yellow with a glass slipper under the text

August 21, 2024

Young stars wanted for the Cornerstone Christmas Show

Cornerstone Arts Centre is calling for the attention all young actors and theatre fans across Oxfordshire! The arts centre in Didcot is inviting young performers from the local area to help them bring alive the magic of pantomime with Cinderella their Christmas show this year. Together with the award-nominated KD Theatre Productions, the centre is […]

August 14, 2024

Funding available for community projects in South Oxfordshire

Community groups in South Oxfordshire are invited to apply for funding in the new round of Community Grants. The grant opened for applications today (Wednesday 14 August) and each South Oxfordshire District councillor has a budget of £5,000 which they can award to projects in their ward. Those eligible to apply include town councils, parish […]