Our #BeWinterPrepared guide to services and advice from the council, as well as local and national organisations, to help during the winter months.
The government has announced the outcome of its review into local government reorganisation (LGR).
Community Safety
November 2, 2026
Residents encouraged to be winter prepared
Published 2 October 2026 As the colder and wetter months roll in, residents and businesses across South Oxfordshire are encouraged to be as ‘winter prepared’ as possible. South Oxfordshire District Council has launched ‘Be Winter Prepared’ a seasonal initiative packed with practical advice, local events, and signposting to support to help residents stay warm, well, […]
October 26, 2026
Councillors back call for stronger national action to tackle men’s violence against women and girls
Councillors in South Oxfordshire have backed a motion calling for stronger national action to tackle men’s violence against women and girls.
January 16, 2026
Councils remove themselves from “unacceptable” X social media platform
Published 16 January 2026 Two councils are removing their profiles from the social media service X in light of recent events that saw the platform’s integrated AI tool Grok being used to for activities branded as “completely unacceptable”. South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse District Councils had already significantly reduced their use of […]
December 17, 2025
Fair Treatment and Cohesion Motion
Published 17 December 2025 Statement by South Oxfordshire District Council: We condemn all intimidation, violence or harassment of minority groups in South Oxfordshire. We continue to stand in solidarity with everyone who has made South Oxfordshire their home. Misinformation and the fear, suspicion, and intolerance that it generates must be challenged. We are a cohesive and welcoming district, […]
November 11, 2025
Partnership’s positive action reduces anti-social behaviour and makes our communities safer
Published 11 November 2025 The South and Vale Community Safety Partnership (CSP) has released its 2024–25 performance update, showcasing how coordinated action between councils, Thames Valley Police, housing associations, health services and local organisations is keeping residents safe and reducing anti-social behaviour (ASB). In 2024–25 the CSP’s Community Safety team received and investigated 126 reports […]
October 9, 2025
Safety boost as town centre CCTV goes fully digital across South Oxfordshire
Five new high-definition CCTV cameras have been installed in Didcot town centre, completing a £160,000 project to digitise town centre CCTV cameras across the district.
December 5, 2024
Henley gets high-definition CCTV upgrade
16 new high-definition CCTV cameras have been installed in Henley-on-Thames town centre, providing a boost for public safety. The cameras directly replace the old analogue CCTV system and make the best use of digital transmission data cables which were installed to the control room in 2020, providing CCTV operators with much greater picture clarity to […]
September 10, 2024
Collaborative efforts key to combatting Anti-Social Behaviour
Early intervention, innovative projects and strong partnerships are playing a key role in helping to tackle anti-social behaviour and support vulnerable residents in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. The latest Performance Report from the South and Vale Community Safety Partnership (CSP), which brings together public services including councils, the police, health services […]
May 24, 2024
New partnership to tackle crime in rural areas
The Rural Crime Partnership is bringing together Thames Valley Police, West Oxfordshire, South Oxfordshire, Vale of the White Horse District Councils and the Community Safety Partnerships to tackle crimes such as fly-tipping, burglaries and theft in rural areas.
May 20, 2024
Taxi driver fined hundreds of pounds after operating illegally at Henley Regatta
A taxi driver has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 and had six points added to his DVLA licence for illegally plying for hire at the Henley Regatta. On 3 May 2024, Ihsan Mehmood, 41, of York Road, Reading was convicted of unlawful plying for hire and operating without the correct insurance. Mr Mehmood […]
