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South Oxfordshire District Council
December 2, 2020
South and Vale councils raise £53m for community infrastructure
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have raised £53,030,143 for local infrastructure since April 2016 from housing developers building new homes in the districts. There are two main ways the councils raise cash for infrastructure – legal agreements with developers known as Section 106 agreements that are signed before planning permission can […]
November 2, 2020
Oxfordshire must play its part to control the virus and save lives
Help will be available to those who needs it this winter as the Oxfordshire community comes together to do its bit to control the virus and save lives. That’s the message from local leaders who are urging residents and businesses to carefully follow the new lockdown guidelines from the government this week. It’s clear that […]
November 2, 2020
Covid-19 lockdown update
We continue to work hard to support our communities and businesses as part of the response to COVID-19. We’re currently assessing the full impact of the government’s announcement this weekend of a further national lockdown from Thursday 5 November to make sure we’re providing the right support where it’s needed most. We are monitoring any […]
October 13, 2020
Make the River Thames ‘Safe for All’
South Oxfordshire District Council is stepping up its campaign to make the River Thames safe for wildlife and river users by calling for an end to sewage overflows, more public information on water quality and more stringent water testing in the river. The Thames and its tributaries in Oxfordshire are a haven for wildlife and […]
October 9, 2020
Leader’s statement to council 8 October 2020
Covid update Unfortunately, we are still living in strange times because of the coronavirus outbreak. Infection rates are increasing across the country… our district currently remains at the amber level but we’re preparing for any changes to that, and to any future changes to restrictions whether that’s nationally or locally. Our community hub is central […]
October 7, 2020
Didcot Gateway – the home of the new South and Vale district council offices
Released on October 6, 2020 Didcot will be the home of the new offices for South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse District Councils in a move that will help to secure a more sustainable future for the councils, both economically and environmentally. The district councils will move into a new building that’s proposed […]
October 5, 2020
South Oxfordshire councillors use feedback to develop Corporate Plan themes for the future
In July of this year Cabinet members at South Oxfordshire District Council asked residents and those working in the district to have their say on what mattered to them about where they live to help form the themes of the forthcoming Corporate Plan. The survey had a great response with over 930 people giving their […]
September 24, 2020
Celebrate World Rivers Day in South Oxfordshire
People in South Oxfordshire are being encouraged to join in World Rivers Day on Sunday 27 September. The day is a celebration of the world’s waterways, highlighting the many values of rivers, increasing public awareness and encouraging us to take better care of them. There are many types of activities you can get involved with for World […]
September 2, 2020
Nearly £90,000 of funding available for volunteer groups and organisations to help vulnerable residents affected by Covid-19
Voluntary and community sector groups in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse can apply for a share of nearly £90,000 to help people affected by Covid-19 in the districts. South Oxfordshire District Council has £45,373 to distribute and the Vale of White Horse District Council has £43,077 to provide funds for voluntary and […]
September 1, 2020
Councils seek volunteers to recommend councillors’ allowances
Released on August 26, 2020 South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council are looking for volunteers to join an Independent Remuneration Panel to help review councillors’ allowances. Are you passionate about the local area? Would you like to be involved in setting councillors’ expenses and allowances that are reasonable for the […]
