A guide to council services over the Christmas and New Year period when the council offices are closed to the public.
Climate Emergency
November 23, 2022
Council encourages tree planting ahead of National Tree Week
As National Tree Week begins on Saturday, South Oxfordshire District Council is encouraging community groups and residents across the district to plant trees to help tackle the climate emergency.
November 21, 2022
Put your Christmas recycling knowledge to the test and you could win a hamper worth £100
People across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse have the chance of winning a fantastic hamper worth £100 by putting their Christmas recycling knowledge to the test.
November 16, 2022
Hundreds enjoyed all the fun of the (eco) fair
What does a bike shop have in common with a sustainable children’s clothing company and a wildlife trust? The answer is that they were all stallholders at the super successful Didcot Eco Fair held earlier this month.
October 14, 2022
South Oxfordshire report highlights district council’s work to address climate change
South Oxfordshire District Council’s work on tackling climate change has been highlighted in a new quarterly report. The report shows the progress of the district’s Climate Action Plan, which sets out the steps it will take to become a carbon neutral council. The Plan also details how the council will support local communities to take […]
October 14, 2022
Affordable, zero carbon homes to be part-funded by council
A dozen zero carbon affordable homes will be built with help from South Oxfordshire District Council. The homes will be built on the brownfield site at Culllum House in Wheatley. South Oxfordshire District Council will use some of the money it gets from developers, known as Section 106 commuted sums, to help fund the affordable […]
October 12, 2022
Celebrate all things green at Didcot’s Eco Fair
Everyone is invited to the Didcot Eco Fair on Saturday 5 November for a fun and informative event showcasing South Oxfordshire’s fantastic sustainable businesses, with arts and crafts activities, food stalls and advice on we can reduce both our environmental impact and our heating bills.
October 3, 2022
Changes to some waste collections in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse
From 10 October there will be changes to some waste collection routes in South Oxfordshire and Vale of the White Horse to make them more efficient and environmentally friendly.
July 20, 2022
Call for communities to plant trees in record numbers
Communities and groups across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are being urged to put plans in place now, so they are ready to plant trees in record numbers during the annual tree planting season, later this year. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) produced through the burning of fossil fuels, waste, and other materials is […]
July 13, 2022
New partnership targets improved water quality for the River Thames at Wallingford
South Oxfordshire District Council has launched a new partnership aimed at improving the health and quality of the River Thames at Wallingford. The council is working with environmental charity Thames21 and volunteers from the local community to collect water samples and complete user surveys, to provide much-needed information on the overall health of the river. […]
July 11, 2022
New website provides one stop shop for tackling climate change in Oxfordshire
A new website offering practical advice for Oxfordshire people wanting to reduce their carbon footprint and save energy has gone live today [11 July 2022]. Climate Action Oxfordshire – climateactionoxfordshire.org.uk – lists measures people can take and rates them according to effort, impact, and cost. It also gives people an idea of what financial savings they can […]
