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January 4, 2022
Your waste collections in January
We know the festive period can leave even the best of us a little confused over when the bins will be emptied. So we wanted to give a helpful reminder about your collections in January. Your collection days will have changed due to the bank holidays so check our Christmas waste collections page if you’re […]
December 22, 2021
A statement from Cllr David Rouane, Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council
With another new year upon us it’s always a good time to reflect on what has been achieved this year and I’m delighted to be able to do this for the first time as the new Leader of South Oxfordshire District Council. Any review of the last year must, once again, start with Covid. First […]
December 17, 2021
Government’s cut in council funding could put public services at risk
Councillors in South Oxfordshire have expressed their disappointment in government proposals that would mean a cut in funding for the district council and a lack of any certainty over its future finances. The government is consulting on proposals for a one-year financial settlement for local authorities, which amounts to a cut in funding for South […]
December 9, 2021
Planning appeal update
We can confirm that we have been unsuccessful in our attempts to challenge a decision to overturn our refusal of a planning application in Sonning Common. In June 2020, we refused an application for a care village of 133 homes at Little Sparrows, Sonning Common. The developer appealed, and the planning inspector overturned our decision […]
December 2, 2021
Owner of wedding venue prosecuted for breaching noise notices
The owner of a large wedding venue in Kidmore End has been successfully prosecuted by South Oxfordshire District Council for breaching noise abatement notices on two occasions.
December 2, 2021
Over £7.3 million given for transport and school improvements
Over £7.3 million will go towards transport improvements and school extensions in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse thanks to funds the two district councils have raised from housing developers building in the districts. South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse District Councils have allocated £7,326,066.92 to Oxfordshire County Council to help […]
December 1, 2021
Moulsford homes benefitting from sewerage plant upgrade
Residents at 57 properties in the village of Moulsford are benefitting from major improvements to their local sewerage treatment plant. South Oxfordshire District Council has invested just under £320,000 to upgrade the treatment plant, which serves homes in Underhill and North Close, the largest of 12 sewage plants operated by the council. The […]
November 25, 2021
Over £2.2 million extra funding for Southern Oxfordshire businesses is available this winter
Extra cash is available to help businesses that have been severely affected by Covid-19 restrictions to get through the winter months. Local businesses can now apply for a grant of up to £15,000 to help to keep them going through the quieter trading months. The funds could help businesses to become more resilient and will […]
November 11, 2021
New Chair and updates for Didcot Garden Town Advisory Board members
Members of the Didcot Garden Town Advisory Board met recently to hear about the latest developments in the town and to welcome their new Chair, Cllr Liz Leffman, who is the Leader of Oxfordshire County Council. The advisory board meetings take place each quarter for members to help coordinate new and existing projects together and […]
November 10, 2021
Chair of Council gives ongoing support to local charities
Cllr Jo Robb is hoping to raise awareness and much-needed funds for one of her chosen charities with help of some magical elves. The Chair of South Oxfordshire District Council is hosting a puppet show to tell the Brothers Grimm fairy tale The Elves and the Shoemaker, to help support Didcot-based Home-Start Southern Oxfordshire. The […]
