Charlotte Westgate

May 18, 2026

Published 18 May 2026 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.  On Tuesday 26 May the South Oxfordshire District Council Capital Grant Scheme will open to community groups and voluntary organisations […]

May 14, 2026

Published Thursday 14 May 2026 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.  The improvement work will create a brighter, safer and more welcoming route for the community and include an interactive light display consisting of panels along the pedestrian footpath side of the underpass, which […]

April 30, 2026

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 […]

April 23, 2026

Published 23 April 2026 Work is underway at Riverside Park and Pools in Wallingford to get ready to open for the summer season towards the end of May.  The maintenance checks to the site have started ready for the pool and splash pad to open to visitors on Saturday 23 May, just in time for the half term break.  Pool users will […]

February 25, 2026

Published 25 February 2026 Community groups and non-profit organisations in South Oxfordshire will be able to apply for grants totalling £1.5M over the next year.  South Oxfordshire District Council confirmed the £1,550,000 community grants funding in their budget announcements on the 12 February. This will be available via a range of grant schemes that will give a financial boost to projects that improve community facilities, enhance the health and wellbeing of residents and support the fight against climate […]

February 25, 2026

Published 25 February 2026 This March both Thame and Didcot Wave leisure centres will benefit from a £600,000 investment to revamp the ‘dry side’ changing facilities giving them a much-needed makeover.  The facilities at both centres are in need of improvements to make them as modern and easy to maintain as possible.  The refurbishments will include the installation water saving devices in the toilets and showers and new LED energy efficient lighting will be fitted.  At Thame the centre will have its main corridor decorated, […]

February 16, 2026

A free event in March offers an exciting opportunity to find out more about future plans for Didcot. 

Members of the public and community groups in Didcot are invited to attend a special Didcot Community meeting after the success of the first event last year.

January 28, 2026

Published Wednesday 28 January 2026 Leisure facilities in South Oxfordshire will receive a £2M boost over the coming year, with a number of improvements planned for council owned leisure centres.  South Oxfordshire District Council is funding these projects with developer contributions (S106 and CIL), their Capital budget and contributions from Oxfordshire County Council with £1,958,000 allocated to Abbey Sports Centre, Didcot Wave and Thame Leisure Centre.  Abbey Sports Centre in Berinsfield is to get […]

December 16, 2025

Published 16 December 2025 A free 7-week Improving Skills programme starts in February next year especially for Berinsfield residents. South Oxfordshire District Council is working in partnership with Abingdon & Witney College, UKAEA, National Careers Service, Enterprise Oxfordshire, DWP, Community Catalysts and Williams Jet Tenders Ltd, to provide this free training opportunity, which will cover […]

November 27, 2025

Published Thursday 27 November 2025 Two new studio spaces opened at the Didcot Wave Leisure Centre this month, with further work starting on improvements to dryside changing rooms at the centre.  The leisure centre in Didcot has benefited from £140,000 worth of improvements – with the creation of a multi-use studio, suitable for a range of […]