A guide to council services over the Christmas and New Year period when the council offices are closed to the public.
Climate Emergency
March 26, 2021
High voltage power lines to be moved underground and light pollution to be minimised in South Oxfordshire
In light of its priority to protect and restore the natural world, South Oxfordshire District Council has agreed to take action to try and minimise light pollution in the district, and to work with partners to see if some high voltage power lines could be hidden from view and moved underground.
March 24, 2021
Green Homes Grant will improve conditions for 150 Oxfordshire households
At least 150 homes across Oxfordshire will be made more energy efficient thanks to a successful bid for £1.5 million of government funding. Oxfordshire County Council was awarded the Green Homes Grant by the government. The council will be working together with expected delivery partner the National Energy Foundation (NEF) to help less well-off households […]
February 26, 2021
New Tree Champions embark on ecology and climate work for South Oxfordshire
South Oxfordshire District Council has appointed two Tree Champions in a further boost to its efforts to tackle the climate and ecological emergencies. Cllrs Ian Snowdon Peter Dragonetti are the new Tree Champions. Their work will form part of a wider drive to protect and restore nature across South Oxfordshire. The news comes after the council […]
February 23, 2021
£240,000 for newt conservation
South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse District Councils have helped raise more than £240,000 for great crested newt habitats. The funds have been raised over three years through an ongoing, innovative conservation scheme to protect the newts, which are a European protected species. The councils have a Natural England licence allowing them […]
February 17, 2021
‘Ecological Emergency’ declared by South Oxfordshire District Council
An Ecological Emergency has been declared by South Oxfordshire District Council.
October 8, 2020
Our continuing campaign for cleaner air
To mark Clean Air Day today (Thursday 8 October) South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils have launched a new campaign to encourage people to use less polluting means of transport, such as walking and cycling, for local journeys. Since March many of us have changed where we work and how far we […]
June 25, 2020
Committee on climate to discuss ideas for future plans for South Oxfordshire District Council
Released on June 21, 2020 A committee in South Oxfordshire that considers and advises on actions to address the Climate Emergency will be considering some proposals that could form part of the district council’s long-term plans. South Oxfordshire District Council will produce a new Corporate Plan over the summer to direct the council’s work until […]
February 19, 2020
South Oxfordshire budget signals the start of significant plans to address financial challenges
At its meeting on Thursday 13 February, South Oxfordshire District Council approved its budget for 2020/21, marking the start of significant plans to address its financial challenges. The district council has agreed to allocate £500,000 over the next two years for a ‘Transformation’ budget to support its financial stability. This will include a review of a […]
February 7, 2020
South and Vale District Councils push for zero carbon homes in joint response to Government consultation.
In their response to the Government’s Future Homes Standard Consultation, which closes later today, South Oxfordshire District Council and the Vale of White Horse District Council have agreed with the move to produce clearer standards and guidance in line with the recommendations of the Hackitt Review. Restructuring the guidance so that it is clearer about […]
February 5, 2020
Climate Emergency Advisory Committee agrees plan of action
South Oxfordshire District Council’s Climate Emergency Advisory Committee (CEAC) met on 28 January to discuss how the council could introduce new schemes help to tackle climate change. The committee has recommended a one-year programme of priorities be approved by Council to help start achieving their aims of becoming a carbon neutral council by 2025 and […]
