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Charlotte Westgate
January 6, 2021
Our Thames Champion, Cllr Jo Robb, is calling on two Oxfordshire MPs to support a bill to improve UK waterways.
Last month South Oxfordshire District Council passed a motion calling for more stringent water testing and reduced pollution to make the Thames and its tributaries ‘safe for all’. Now Cllr Robb, who brought the motion, has written to John Howell, MP for Henley, and David Johnston, MP for Wantage. In her letter she has outlined […]
December 15, 2020
Letter from Cllr Sue Cooper to MHCLG
On Monday 14 December Cllr Sue Cooper, leader of South Oxfordshire District Council, sent a letter to MHCLG in response to their correspondence about Self and Custom building.
November 4, 2020
Thames Farm development – A letter
Cllr Anne-Marie Simpson wrote a letter to the Henley Standard on 4 November 2020 in relation to their article on the 30 October about the Thames Farm development in Shiplake. Dear Sir, I am aware of your article on the Thames Farm development at Shiplake in last week’s edition (30 October). Within the article you […]
November 2, 2020
Oxfordshire must play its part to control the virus and save lives
Help will be available to those who needs it this winter as the Oxfordshire community comes together to do its bit to control the virus and save lives. That’s the message from local leaders who are urging residents and businesses to carefully follow the new lockdown guidelines from the government this week. It’s clear that […]
November 2, 2020
Covid-19 lockdown update
We continue to work hard to support our communities and businesses as part of the response to COVID-19. We’re currently assessing the full impact of the government’s announcement this weekend of a further national lockdown from Thursday 5 November to make sure we’re providing the right support where it’s needed most. We are monitoring any […]
October 29, 2020
Have your say on proposed changes to off-street parking in South Oxfordshire
People in South Oxfordshire are encouraged to give their views on some proposed changes to parking arrangements in the district council’s off street car parks. Over the summer the South Oxfordshire District Council’s Cabinet agreed to amend the district’s parking policy, including changes to charging periods to ensure all towns are treated equally, and measures […]
October 13, 2020
Make the River Thames ‘Safe for All’
South Oxfordshire District Council is stepping up its campaign to make the River Thames safe for wildlife and river users by calling for an end to sewage overflows, more public information on water quality and more stringent water testing in the river. The Thames and its tributaries in Oxfordshire are a haven for wildlife and […]
October 9, 2020
Leader’s statement to council 8 October 2020
Covid update Unfortunately, we are still living in strange times because of the coronavirus outbreak. Infection rates are increasing across the country… our district currently remains at the amber level but we’re preparing for any changes to that, and to any future changes to restrictions whether that’s nationally or locally. Our community hub is central […]
October 7, 2020
Didcot Gateway – the home of the new South and Vale district council offices
Released on October 6, 2020 Didcot will be the home of the new offices for South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse District Councils in a move that will help to secure a more sustainable future for the councils, both economically and environmentally. The district councils will move into a new building that’s proposed […]
October 5, 2020
Oxford to Cambridge Arc: a global asset and national investment priority
Bold vision to create a global hub for innovation and green development that inspires communities worldwide. The Oxford to Cambridge Arc, which the Chancellor of the Exchequer described as a “key economic priority” for the country, has unveiled its bold vision in a prospectus that has been submitted to Government. The Arc’s ambition is to […]