South Oxfordshire District Council
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 […]
January 13, 2026
South Oxfordshire District Council submits response to Thames Water reservoir consultation
South Oxfordshire District Council has today (13 January 2026) submitted its consultation response on Thames Water’s proposed South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO).
January 8, 2026
Meeting with Inspectors will discuss ways forward for Joint Local Plan
Council officers will meet with government planning Inspectors with the hope the districts’ Joint Local Plan will continue its examination.
December 19, 2025
Thames Valley devolution expression of interest submitted to government
An expression of interest letter to create a mayoral strategic authority (MSA) within the Thames Valley has been submitted to government following discussions and agreement by 13 councils within the region.
December 18, 2025
Council expresses frustration at further delays for Didcot GP surgery
Further delays to the delivery of the new GP surgery at Great Western Park in Didcot have generated disappointment and frustration this week in South Oxfordshire.
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, […]
December 16, 2025
South Oxfordshire District Council Leader Christmas Message 2025
Published 16 December 2025 A statement from Maggie Filipova-Rivers, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council As we reach the end of another year, I want to extend my warmest Christmas wishes to everyone across South Oxfordshire. This season is a reminder of the importance of community, connection, and looking out for one another, values that […]
December 12, 2025
Cllr Maggie Filipova-Rivers elected as new Leader at South Oxfordshire District Council
Cllr Maggie Filipova-Rivers is the new Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council. She was chosen by councillors during a vote at the Council meeting last night (Thursday 11 December 2025).
December 12, 2025
Leader’s report
Cllr David Rouane, (Former)Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council – report from the Council meeting on 11 December 2025
December 4, 2025
Council services over Christmas and New Year 2025/26
A guide to council services over the Christmas and New Year period when the council offices are closed to the public.
