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Council services over Christmas and New Year 2025/26

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

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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 […]

August 12, 2024

Celebrate Christmas with Cinderella at Cornerstone

If you’re looking for pumpkin carriages, beautiful ballgowns and a fairy godmother this Christmas then look no further than Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot. From Wednesday 18 December to Tuesday 31 December the classic tale of Cinderella will be performed by professional pantomime company – the multi award nominated KD Theatre Productions. Oh yes it […]

Didcot Garden Party. Everyone's welcome

July 10, 2024

Host of free activities this summer as part of Didcot Garden Party

Didcot will play host to a bonanza of free activities as the Didcot Garden Party returns this summer.

The festival begins on Saturday 27 July with a day of events in the courtyard at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Station Road, kickstarting more than a month of fun and excitement around the town.

Pride rainbow flag

May 21, 2024

Join the Pride festivities at Cornerstone Arts Centre 

Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot invites everyone to join in with its Pride this June with a variety of events designed to celebrate and showcase the LGBTQ+ community.