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South Oxfordshire District Council
June 3, 2026
Next steps for Local Plans
Councillors in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse will this week review an update to the timetable for the Joint Local Plan and its plans for development in the area.
May 26, 2026
Council seeks to defend Healthwatch and strengthen fairer decision making at busy May meeting
At a busy Full Council meeting on 14 May, South Oxfordshire District Council passed motions to defend an independent health body and voluntarily adopt the socio-economic duty in their strategic decision-making process.
May 22, 2026
Local charities supported as South Oxfordshire elects new district council chair
Published 22 May 2026 South Oxfordshire District Council elected a new Chair at its Annual Meeting on 14 May 2026, with two local charities set to benefit from the appointment. Cllr Andrea Powell has been elected Chair, with Cllr David Rouane appointed as her Vice Chair. Cllr Powell is one of the ward councillors for Benson and Crowmarsh. She has been a district councillor since 2019 and has served as a Cabinet member and the Green Group Leader. She served as Vice Chair under her predecessor […]
May 15, 2026
Leader’s statement – 14 May 2026
Since the consultation period on the three proposals ended, officers across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire have been working collaboratively on activity appropriate to this pre-decision phase. That has mainly focused on […]
May 14, 2026
Get active this half term with free family fun, shows and exciting activities for all ages
Published 14 May 2026 Young children and their families can dive into a mix of free and budget-friendly fun across South Oxfordshire, with plenty of exciting activities and entertainment to enjoy together. This May half term, South Oxfordshire District Council’s Active Communities team will host a variety of events aimed at children and families. These include a softball and cricket fun activity day at Didcot Cricket Club to Xplorer navigation challenges in Watlington. The activities are […]
March 25, 2026
Hop into Easter with lots of fun for all the family
Published 25 March 2026 Families can enjoy a jam-packed line-up of Easter activities this spring, with events taking place across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse from30 March to 11 April. The holidays start with an Activity Morning in Cholsey and an Activity Afternoon at The Junction in Abingdon. Followed by Born to Move fun fitness sessions […]
March 24, 2026
Thames Valley devolution expression of interest moves forward
An updated expression of interest letter has been submitted to government following detailed conversations with ministers about creating a strategic authority in the Thames Valley.
March 12, 2026
Councils offer help to transform empty properties into a home
12 March 2026 The transformation of hundreds of empty properties into homes once more is under way as councils offer help to homeowners. Over the last year South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have been working with owners of 854 empty properties to understand why their properties are empty and offer support. Of these, 232 properties […]
February 26, 2026
Five Councils outline how a two-unitary proposal would reimagine council service delivery across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire
Council leaders have set out how the proposal to replace seven councils across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire with two, streamlined, more cost-effective unitary councils is the only option on the table that puts service-improvement at its heart, while retaining a clear local focus in each area.
February 9, 2026
Food and Warmth Grant Scheme supports people this winter
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils’ Food and Warmth Grant Scheme is helping support people to cope with the rising cost of living this winter. Grants totaling over £150,000 have been awarded to 50 local not-for-profit organisations who are delivering projects that improve access to food and help people keep their homes warm. The funding is supporting a wide range of initiatives, including: Ben Drabble from Train – Inspiring Young […]
