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April 2, 2026
Strong turnout at successful Didcot community event
More than 200 residents, community groups and local partners attended the Didcot community event held at Cornerstone Arts Centre on 18 March, where members of the Didcot Garden Town team, alongside other council representatives and local organisations shared updates on key projects and plans for the area.
March 27, 2026
Leaders reflect on the close of the government’s LGR consultation for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire
As the government consultation on local government reorganisation (LGR) for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire draws to a close, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Council leaders have thanked everyone who has submitted their views on the three proposals for this area.
February 13, 2026
Why West Berkshire and Oxfordshire make sense in Local Government Reorganisation
As part of the government’s consultation on Local Government Reorganisation they are asking the question ‘To what extent do you agree or disagree that this proposal will put local government in the area as a whole on a firmer footing’ particularly in relation to West Berkshire Council, who feature as part of two of the three proposals for the area.
February 5, 2026
Residents urged to respond to government consultation on once-in-a-generation opportunity to change local councils
The government has launched a consultation on options to reorganise local councils across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire.
February 2, 2026
New artwork creates welcoming gateway into Didcot
A new series of artworks has been unveiled at Didcot Parkway Station as part of the Connecting Communities arts project.
January 26, 2026
Councils lead the way in disability representation
Two Oxfordshire councils are leading the way in disability representation by achieving the highest level of national accreditation for inclusivity and accessibility.
January 20, 2026
Fine imposed on taxi driver for working illegally at Henley Regatta
A taxi driver has been ordered to pay more than £2,000 and had eight penalty points added to his DVLA licence after illegally plying for hire at Henley Regatta.
