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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October 27, 2025
Leader’s Report
23 October 2025 Joint Local Plan As you know, the councils have been working on the Joint Local Plan for the last 4 years. It encompasses a wide range of new policies about housing mix, zero-carbon buildings, biodiversity as well as ‘cherished’ landscapes and dark skies. Many of these policies are ground-breaking nationally, and all […]
October 23, 2025
Councils ask Inspectors to think again about local plan after minister letter
A letter to Planning Inspectors from a government minister could offer an opportunity for the Joint Local Plan being developed by the district councils in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse.
August 12, 2025
Young stars and pantomime pooches to join Beauty and the Beast at Cornerstone!
Local young performers and talented pets are being invited to audition for roles in this year’s magical family pantomime Beauty and the Beast, coming to Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot this Christmas. Award-winning producers Polka Dot Pantomimes are on the lookout for a sensational chorus of young dancers (ages 9–18) bursting with energy, personality and […]
July 16, 2025
SO Charitable Lottery Funds Give Boost to Local Charities
The Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary and Friends of Ewelme School are two of eight local charities to benefit from an extra £7,000 of unrestricted funding thanks to the SO Charitable Lottery.
July 16, 2025
Council’s lettings service helps hundreds of people stay local
A long-standing lettings service run as not-for-profit in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse has helped over a thousand people find affordable homes locally so far, and many landlords find new tenants.
June 13, 2025
South Oxfordshire cabinet work programme
South Oxfordshire cabinet work programme (doc).
June 13, 2025
Agenda front sheet South Scrutiny Committee 23-06-25
South scrutiny committee agenda has just been published: Agenda front sheet South Scrutiny Committee 23-06-25 (pdf) The agenda item being discussed is “The Way Ahead: Annual Delivery Plan 2025-26”, which is the delivery plan for the South Oxfordshire District Council Council Plan. The report and appendices can be downloaded by clicking on the following buttons.
May 13, 2025
Cornerstone Arts Centre bursts with Pride this June
Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot is set to sparkle this June with a fabulous celebration of Pride and everyone’s invited!
February 26, 2025
Help shape new rules for charity collections in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse
Residents, charities and businesses in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are encouraged to comment on a new policy for charity collections across the two districts.
