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, 2025
Joint Local Plan examination hearings could continue after Government announcement
The examination hearings for South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils Joint Local Plan could continue after the government announced it intends to remove the Duty to Co-operate from the plan making process.
November 17, 2025
Visit Southern Oxfordshire launches campaign to boost festive trade
Visit Southern Oxfordshire, the official tourism and events hub for South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse, has launched a new initiative to support small, independent businesses this Christmas.
November 14, 2025
Five out of seven councils back the two-unitary proposal for council reorganisation
A consensus has emerged for the shape of Local Government Reorganisation in the area after five councils in Oxfordshire and West Berkshire have formally supported a proposal for two new, innovative, and locally accountable unitary authorities, aimed at addressing current inefficiencies, enhancing services, and saving millions in response to the government’s call for reform of council structures.
November 14, 2025
South Oxfordshire Cabinet approves bold proposal for Local Government Reorganisation
A radical shake-up of local councils is on the cards after South Oxfordshire District Council’s Cabinet approved the submission of a proposal for two new unitary councils to the government.
September 29, 2025
Residents enjoy discovering latest Didcot updates at community event
Visitors to Didcot’s community update event last week got to find out about the range of projects and developments taking place in the garden town.
September 16, 2025
Didcot community event to update on health, wellbeing and leisure projects
The Didcot community can hear about the latest news and updates on the health, wellbeing, sport and leisure projects and developments in the town at a community event.
August 7, 2025
Economic growth on the agenda at South and Vale
Delegates from the Oxford Growth Commission got a whistle stop tour to see first-hand where South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse are helping to supercharge economic growth in the area.
July 25, 2025
Garden Town bringing social and environmental benefits to Didcot
The Didcot Garden Town programme is bringing exciting new developments with a strong focus on enhancing community wellbeing and improving the local environment in Didcot and its surrounding areas.
July 8, 2025
Skate, scoot, ride and celebrate at action-packed Berinsfield launch day
Bikers, scooter riders and skaters alike can try the new pump track and skate park in Berinsfield at the official launch day.
June 24, 2025
Demolition work starts for Broadway project
Demolition of an old building in preparation for a new housing scheme in Didcot has begun.
