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November 1, 2024
Director fined after waste found fly tipped in country park
The director of a company that runs a Persian restaurant has been fined after a load of rubbish was found fly tipped in Shotover Country Park.
November 1, 2024
South Oxfordshire District Council calls for ‘failing’ Thames Water to be brought back under public control
South Oxfordshire District Council has issued a resounding vote of no confidence in Thames Water, unanimously calling for the ‘failing’ water provider to be brought back under public control.
October 21, 2024
Free repair stations make getting on your bike even easier
Cyclists in Didcot can now make fixes on the go following the introduction of some bike repair stations.
October 11, 2024
Wallingford toilets now accessible for all
A toilet block has been given a major overhaul incorporating a new Changing Places accessible facility as well as water and energy saving features.
August 6, 2024
Didcot Garden Party begins with a barnstorming launch
Hundreds enjoyed a host of free activities as this year’s Didcot Garden Party started with ewe-some fun for everyone while bathed in sunshine. The courtyard at Cornerstone was the place to be on Saturday 27 July as this year’s summer of fun launched in the market town. The Carnival of Animals brought a host of […]
May 21, 2024
Cash boost for local South Oxfordshire rural projects
More than £350,000 has been injected into projects that support businesses and community organisations in South Oxfordshire.
March 28, 2024
Some council car park fees to change from April 1
New fees for car parks in South Oxfordshire are being introduced from April 1.
March 25, 2024
Community placed at heart of decision making with new policy
A new initiative will put community at the centre of decision-making when South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils buy goods and services.
February 23, 2024
Driver counts cost of letting car be used as taxi without licence during Henley Regatta
A driver who let his car be used as a taxi during the Henley Regatta despite the vehicle being unlicensed has been ordered to pay more than £1,500 in fines and costs. Raja Ilyas Hussain, 43, of Doolittle Avenue, High Wycombe, was found guilty of permitting his vehicle to be used as a hackney carriage […]
July 26, 2023
Cash boost for rural economy across districts
More than £1m is available to help improve the rural economy across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. Both district councils have secured funding from the government’s Rural England Prosperity Fund, which can be used to provide a boost to projects such as creating rural business hubs, setting up community energy schemes and […]
