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South Oxfordshire District Council
March 17, 2023
Work to create healthier eco-friendly communities highlighted in report
Work to improve people’s lives by creating healthier communities has been highlighted in a council’s performance report.
February 22, 2023
Community well-being and climate action in South Oxfordshire’s 2023/24 budget
Action on climate change and key projects to enhance community wellbeing and support those most in need can progress thanks to South Oxfordshire District Council’s improved financial position. The council can focus on these priorities because its councillors have approved a budget for 2023/4 that shows a financial position in a healthier state than previously […]
February 15, 2023
Have your say on conservation area updates
Two local conservation areas are being reviewed and we need your help to best understand, protect and enhance them. South Oxfordshire District Council is undertaking conservation area assessments in Cuxham and a combined area across Dorchester-on-Thames and Overy, and are inviting residents to provide feedback on proposed changes over the next two months. Conservation areas […]
February 10, 2023
“Living wall” will bring more sustainable council HQ to life
A green wall up to four storeys high made from living plants will be the eye-catching centrepiece of plans for South Oxfordshire District Council’s new headquarters in Didcot. The council has continued to develop plans for its new headquarters in Didcot as progress has been made with the detailed design, with the aim of ensuring […]
January 31, 2023
Fun, free and low-cost activities for families this February half term
There’s an array of free or low-cost activities this February half-term to keep the kids entertained across South Oxfordshire and the Vale. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils arts centres and Active Communities team have planned a week of theatre, workshops and physical activities for children and their families to engage with. […]
December 9, 2022
Leaders Statement – 8 December 2022
I have recently issued a new scheme of delegation showing changes to the cabinet. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Cllr Leigh Rawlins for his service over the last three and a half years, firstly as Cabinet Member for planning and then as member for finance. This portfolio will now be taken […]
December 5, 2022
Council services over Christmas and New Year 2022/23
A guide to council services over the Christmas and New Year period when the council offices are closed to the public.
November 4, 2022
A new approach for community health and wellbeing
“We want our residents to be active, healthy and happy.” Those were the words of Cllr Helen Pighills, Cabinet Member for Healthy Communities at Vale of White Horse District Council about a new Active Communities strategy her council has launched in partnership with South Oxfordshire District Council. “Our aim is to give our local residents […]
October 28, 2022
Leader’s report to council – October 2022
Report to the council by Leader Cllr David Rouane on 13 October 2022. Cost of Living At our last meeting councillors passed a motion which called on the council to organise a summit to discuss our response to the Cost of Living emergency. Following a discussion with the leader of the county council it was […]
October 19, 2022
Free fun for all the family this half term
Children of all ages and their families will have plenty of activities to keep them busy this half term across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have set up a range of free and low-cost activities for residents to take part in. Xplorer There […]
