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August 31, 2023

A timely decision taking local views into account is needed on Didcot infrastructure 

The Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council will write to Michael Gove, the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, urging him to take local views into account and to make a swift decision on a planning application for £300million of transport infrastructure in the Didcot area.   The government intervened after Oxfordshire County […]

Concept image of proposed council headquarters at Didcot Gateway. View from across Station Road by the railway station entrance

August 4, 2023

Your chance to comment on new council headquarters

Residents, business and organisations across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse districts are invited to have their say on proposals for a new building in Didcot, which will include office space acting as the councils’ shared headquarters. South Oxfordshire District Council has submitted a planning application for the building, and the plans are now […]

July 17, 2023

Lots of fun for everyone this summer!

Are you ready for a summer of fun? South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have organised a summer packed full of fun free and low-cost activities for the whole family to enjoy! Starting Monday 24 July and running through to Friday 1 September activities will be taking place across the districts to […]

July 14, 2023

Rail ticket office closures will put off passengers and affect the vulnerable, says Council Leader

*consultation deadline extended to Friday 1 September 2023* South Oxfordshire District Council Leader Cllr David Rouane is writing to GWR to raise concerns that proposed closures of ticket offices at railway stations in South Oxfordshire will affect vulnerable passengers and put people off using public transport. Cllr David Rouane said: “We need to remove barriers […]

photo of the Armed Forces Day flag flying at Abbey House

June 23, 2023

Flag raised to mark Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day on Saturday 24 June is our chance to show our support to everyone in the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets. To mark the occasion, Cllr David Bretherton, Armed Forces and Veteran’s Champion at South Oxfordshire District Council, helped to raise the official Armed Forces […]

Two young children working on clues for Xplorer

May 24, 2023

Comedy, crafts and a whole lot of fun this half term

Kids of all ages have a range of activities to choose from across South Oxfordshire and the Vale this half term. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have planned a week of free and low-cost family fun including table tennis, nature walks, Xplorer and multisport activities. There’s much more to table tennis […]

South Oxfordshire Liberal Democrat and Green Party councillors standing togetther

May 19, 2023

Leader and cabinet members confirmed for South Oxfordshire District Council

Councillor David Rouane has been confirmed as leader of South Oxfordshire District Council. At yesterday’s (May 18) annual council meeting, Cllr Rouane – who took over as leader in October 2021 after Councillor Sue Cooper stepped down – was re-appointed leader while Councillors Maggie Filipova-Rivers and Robin Bennett were made deputy leaders. Cllr Filipova-Rivers will […]

A child holding a paintbrush in one hand and a painted flowerpot in the other

March 24, 2023

Activities over Easter will have children hopping for joy

This Easter the holidays are going to be jam-packed full of activities for children in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. There’s something for everyone whether your child loves being outdoors, is interested in theatre or likes to get stuck into a bit of craft. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District […]

An image of people cycling on a housing estate

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 […]