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The government has announced the outcome of its review into local government reorganisation (LGR).
Charlotte Westgate
October 22, 2026
Free community event supports wellbeing and employment
Published 22 October 2026 Community groups and public organisations are coming together next month to support wellbeing and employment opportunities in Didcot and surrounding areas. The Wellbeing and Employment Fair is a collaboration of organisations including South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Council’s Healthy Didcot programme, the Department of Work and Pensions, Sustainable Didcot, Abingdon […]
October 20, 2026
Councils secure £200,000 investment to help strengthen community connections
Published 20 October 2026 South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have secured £100,000 each as part of a major new national programme designed to strengthen community connections, increase participation and help build resilient communities. The funding forms part of Common Ground, a £14 million initiative delivered by Belong and funded by The […]
October 8, 2026
Longterm visions for Didcot on display to residents
Published 8 October 2026 New infrastructure, community funding and nature installations – just a few of the long-term visions for Didcot on display last week at a busy event in Harwell. The third Didcot Garden Town Community Update Meeting took place on Wednesday 30 September at Harwell Village Hall, with residents, community groups and local […]
September 2, 2026
Focusing on the future of Didcot and surrounding areas
Published 2 September 2026 Residents, community groups and local business leaders are invited to attend the autumn Didcot Garden Town Community Update Meeting later this month to find out more about the future plans for the town and surrounding areas. All are welcome to the event on Wednesday 30 September from 5-7.30pm at Harwell Village […]
August 26, 2026
Equalities Roadshow to visit towns across South and Vale
Published Wednesday 26 August 2026 Roadshows offering information ranging from how to get more active, who to contact if people need help with bin collections and the opportunity to chat about all things equality related are coming to towns in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse this autumn. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White […]
August 4, 2026
Cash for community groups with councillor grant scheme
Published 4 August 2026 A total of £270,000 is available to support community projects with this year’s round of the Councillor Community Grant Scheme from South Oxfordshire District Council. The grant scheme launches on Monday 17 August and is open to non-profit organisations including community and voluntary groups and town and parish councils. Previous projects that have been supported with this grant have ranged from mental health […]
July 30, 2026
Cookery and culture pop-ups at Cornerstone!
Published 30 July 2026 A range of free workshops bringing a flavour of African Caribbean culture to Didcot and celebrating creativity and community is coming to Cornerstone Arts Centre this summer. Following on from the success of the first Didcot Festival of Cultures earlier this month, from Tuesday 4 August to Saturday 29 August residents can sign up to the “Cultural Connection and Creativity pop-up workshops” which take place on […]
May 18, 2026
Over £300,000 in grants funding available to improve the lives of residents in South Oxfordshire
The latest round of community grants funding will open soon to help improve the lives of South Oxfordshire residents. Over £300,000 is available for projects like playgrounds, community cafes and energy efficiency improvements to community buildings.
May 14, 2026
Cow Lane in Didcot to get a makeover
Cow Lane in Didcot is to get a makeover next month, with new lighting, a clean-up of the underpass and the installation of a new piece of art commissioned by Didcot Garden Town.
April 30, 2026
Stories of arrival and belonging brought to life in Artweeks Takeover at Cornerstone
Published 28 April 2026 Cornerstone Arts Centre will host its first Artweeks Takeover this May, bringing a programme of exhibitions, installations and events to Didcot. From Friday 1 May to Saturday 30 May, art will appear not only in the centre’s gallery but across the building, including its public spaces. This year’s theme, “Stories of […]
