Towards the end of May, we are carrying out a major piece of planned essential maintenance work on the council’s IT systems. This work is unavoidable and has to take place in order to secure the future of our IT system and the services it enables.
South Oxfordshire District Council
October 9, 2024
Councils prevent rise in local homelessness despite an increase in demand on services
As global attention turns to World Homeless Day, South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse district councils have managed to keep local homeless levels low despite an increase in demand on services.
September 20, 2024
Councils’ plan moves a step forward
New plans that raise standards for housing and other types of development are a step closer following council meetings this week. Council members at Vale of White Horse District and South Oxfordshire District councils gave the go ahead for the districts’ draft Joint Local Plan to be published for comment for a six-week period and […]
August 22, 2024
Marking Ukraine Independence Day, councils continue to provide sanctuary to Ukrainians.
Ahead of Ukraine Independence Day on 24 August council leaders share their statements: Cllr David Rouane Leader at South Oxfordshire District Council, said: “We continue to provide sanctuary to Ukrainian families and individuals living in South Oxfordshire and our thoughts are with those who have fled conflict and experienced loss. “Once again I want to […]
July 15, 2024
£320,000 now available to improve quality of life for people and communities in South Oxfordshire
The capital grant funding scheme, run by South Oxfordshire District Council, is now open for applications to help build thriving communities and improve the quality of life for people in the district. The council has a total budget of £320,000 to provide organisations with a financial boost for capital projects, such as making improvements to […]
June 10, 2024
New capital grant funding round opens to applications in July
Voluntary and community organisations in South Oxfordshire will shortly be able to apply for up to £75,000 in funding for projects that help improve people’s quality of life. The new 2024/25 round of the council’s Capital Grant Scheme launches on 8 July 2024. The council has a total budget of £320,000, 15 per cent of […]
May 24, 2024
Volunteers are inspirational, we want to say a big “thank you”
Cabinet members of South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils have offered their thanks and gratitude to the thousands of inspirational volunteers across both districts ahead of volunteers’ week. To mark the 40th anniversary of annual Volunteers’ Week, which takes place from 3 – 9 June, the councils will be taking the “time to […]
May 17, 2024
Leader’s Report – Annual Council Meeting 16 May 2024
Today I have circulated the names of the new cabinet which will be responsible for implementing the current and soon the new corporate plan. There are 3 new members of the cabinet and I would like to thank those stepping down: Cllrs Sue Cooper, Andrea Powell and Freddie van Mierlo for their work. You will […]
May 16, 2024
New Cabinet Members confirmed at South Oxfordshire District Council
Councillor David Rouane, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council has this week (Thursday 16 May) confirmed details of the council’s new cabinet.
April 16, 2024
Help set the ‘Way Ahead’ for South Oxfordshire
South Oxfordshire District Council is setting a new council plan for the next four years and is encouraging everyone within the district to join in the conversation
March 25, 2024
Councils seek volunteers to recommend 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 work they do?
